Hot climates are not just for beach holidays for reptiles. For a lizard species in Argentina , like the L. cuyumhue, the type of habitat they call home is critical during hot summers. In Argentina, the lizard Liolaemus cuyumhue has to deal with rising temperatures. This does not just happen
Have you ever wondered how any country decides which flu vaccine works best for elderly people? It's not as easy as it sounds. For Spain, there's been a bunch of new vaccines in the past few years. In an effort understand if these vaccines are actually worth money spent on them, health decision-make
Celiac disease is a common immune system issue in the gut. It pops up in kids and shows up with special antibodies that don't like something called transglutaminase 2. First things first, these antibodies are like the body's alarm system going off. Kids often have celiac disease right in
First, let's talk about PFAS. These are chemicals that are used in various products, including Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFFs). AFFFs are made up of complex mixtures and are used to fight fires. They are designed to save lives, but they have a dark side. Firefighters rely on AFFFs to put out
In the ever-evolving world of science, one thing is clear: research comes with costs. These costs don't just include buying lab equipment or paying for materials. There's another, often overlooked, cost: the time and effort researchers put into reviewing each others' studies. In the academic world,
So, what's going on in Bangladesh, with pregnant women and liver problems? The truth is that liver issues aren't just common they're something that can happen to any pregnant women. This can happen for several reasons. Liver problems can be related to pregnancy or exist before conception, affecting
In the exciting world of nanotechnology, tiny protein bubbles, or nanovesicles, are making waves. These tiny guys are different from traditional liposomes, which are often used in medicines. They are built from proteins and peptides and are less likely to trigger an immune response and show better r
The deepest parts of the ocean are like the last frontier for humans to explore. It is very difficult to get to these places, as it needs special equipment, expertise and money. In 2020, scientists went to the bottom of the Mediterranean. The team used a vehicle called the Limiting Factor and went t
The scent of trouble. Not to be overly dramatic, but scientists think they can catch big health problems like Parkinson's disease and Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) by noticing a change in smell. These are big diseases that mainly affect older people, and they can really mess with a person's thinki
Pep Guardiola had a lot to say after his team Manchester City lost 5-1 to Arsenal. He was very disappointed in how his team handled the game. The team played well for a bit but then lost control. Guardiola was particularly frustrated with how his team let the lead slip away. "I'm not happy about
