Klebsiella pneumoniae, a sneaky germ found worldwide, is getting tougher to treat. Scientists tested how well antibiotics work on some clinical samples and a reference strain, ATCC13883. They looked at what genes were active and found some interesting things. A particular sample, DY16KPN, seems to f
Imagine looking up at the night sky and seeing unexplained flying objects. That's exactly what's been happening in New Jersey. The governor has asked people to relax because the FBI is investigating. They've looked into many reports and found most drones are harmless. Some are even hobbyist drones o
In the halls of the Capitol, Republican leaders have managed to hammer out a deal on government funding. However, Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to negotiate with Democrats late in the year has left some conservatives feeling uneasy. The deal, which is set to be unveiled soon, includes a significan
Ever thought about what goes on behind closed doors at massage parlors? Naperville's City Council is tackling this issue head-on with some new regulations. They want to make sure these places are safe and above board, with no hidden human trafficking. First off, any massage parlor that wants to ope
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in hot water. His finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, just quit, leaving many people wondering if Trudeau can keep his job. The problem? A big fight with U. S. President Trump over trade. Trump wants to slap high tariffs on Canada, which could start a trade
Ever wondered about Parkinson's disease and how our immune system might play a role? Well, scientists have found that a specific protein called PINK1 is targeted by our T cells, those tiny defenders of the immune system, in some people with Parkinson's. This discovery is exciting because it opens up
Imagine Donald Trump back in the White House, planning to pardon those who stormed the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Some rioters have already pleaded guilty, while others await trial. Trump’s empathy for these rioters, whom he calls “patriots, ” raises questions about how far his pardons might
Disasters, both natural and human-made, can seriously harm our mental health. Climate change and wars are making these events more common. In fact, about 400 major disasters happen each year, affecting over 1. 5 billion people. The mental health impacts are huge. People may feel stressed, anxious, o
Ever dreamed of snagging a high-end tablet without breaking the bank? Well, Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10+ is having a super sale! This beast, packing a powerful Dimensity 9300+ chipset and 12GB of RAM, usually costs an arm and a leg. But guess what? Amazon's slashed the price by a whopping $209 for the
The Siberian crane, a beautiful yet critically endangered waterbird, is facing a tough time. Its population has been declining due to changes in climate over time, which has led to a loss of genetic diversity and an increase in inbreeding. This means the birds are more likely to have harmful genetic
