You know how scientists are always trying to fight cancer? Well, they've been using tiny particles called nanoparticles as a way to deliver medicine or boost the immune system. These nanoparticles can be tricky, though, because they interact with our immune cells in complex ways. To make sure these
Plants can be sneaky, stealing nutrients from other plants. They do this through special structures called haustoria. These haustoria act like straws, sucking up nutrients from the host plant. But how do these parasitic plants know when to stop making more haustoria? It turns out, they have a clever
A high-ranking official at the Social Security Administration (SSA) has stepped down. Michelle King, who had been at the helm, chose to leave after a disagreement with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) over access to sensitive data. The White House confirmed the change, nominati
Sports enthusiasts who undergo hip surgery for a condition called femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) may have better long-term results. This is according to a study that looked at patients who had hip arthroscopy (HA) and followed them for at least a decade. The study aimed to see if playing sports
Climate change is a big challenge, and many people want to know why some countries are taking big steps to fight it while others are not. Most studies focus on the problems that stop countries from taking action. But what if we look at it differently? What if we ask, "What helps countries take big s
Los Angeles is a bustling city, but it's also a place where air quality can be a big problem. In 2023-2024, scientists took a close look at the tiny particles in the air, known as PM2. 5, to figure out where they come from and how they form. These particles are so small that they can get into your
Imagine waking up one morning, going to work, and finding your office locked. This is what happened to hundreds of federal employees working on the nation's nuclear weapons programs. The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had abruptly fired them, leaving many confused
DOGE, led by Elon Musk, has been making waves in government circles. This time, it's all about an IRS employee with ties to DOGE getting access to a system full of sensitive taxpayer info. This system, called the Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS), lets IRS employees peek into taxpayer accounts
Pork is a popular food, but it can hide a tiny parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. Researchers in Denmark created a model to see how this parasite travels from farms to our plates. They found that many pigs are infected with this parasite. This means there are cysts in the pork we eat. Some of these
Imagine turning food waste into clean water. This is not just a dream but a reality. Food waste is a big problem, but methane fermentation can help. This process creates a liquid that has lots of ammonium, which is hard to deal with. That's where partial nitrification (PN) comes in. It's a crucial s
