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
Imagine tiny sheets, so small you can't even see them, stacked together to create a super thin membrane. These sheets, called nanosheets, are made from a type of clay called montmorillonite. Scientists have found a way to use these nanosheets to separate lithium (Li+) and magnesium (Mg2+) ions from
The Justice Department, a place that should be all about facts and the law, is facing some serious trouble. Just a month into the new administration, there have been some worrying moves. The department has been asking for the names of thousands of FBI agents who looked into the Capitol riot. They
Wyoming has seen its first human case of bird flu. The patient is an older woman from Platte County. She is currently in a hospital out of state. This is the third hospitalization in the United States related to H5N1. The state health officer, Dr. Alexia Harrist, says there is no need for widespread
Imagine going to the eye doctor for a routine check-up. You might think it's just about getting new glasses or contacts. But what if that visit could also uncover bigger health issues you didn't even know you had? That's exactly what happened in a recent study. Researchers decided to look beyond jus
Babies' skin is extremely sensitive. It needs extra care to stay healthy. So, it's important to know what we're putting on it. Parabens are chemicals that stop germs. They're in many things we use every day, like makeup and shampoos. But did you know they're also in some baby lotions and creams?
Scientists have been working hard to figure out how to predict if a substance will harm the liver. They've come up with a clever method that combines lab tests and computer analysis to guess if a compound might cause liver damage in humans. This new approach uses something called gene expression dat
Migraine sufferers often find relief with medications like valproate, topiramate, metoprolol, timolol, or propranolol. These are commonly prescribed as first-line treatments. But do these meds also lower the risk of ischemic stroke? That's what researchers wanted to find out. They dug into two mass
Surgeons performing spine surgery face a major challenge. They often have to work in tight spaces with limited visibility. This can make the operation longer and less accurate. Robots are stepping in to help. These aren't your typical robots. They are sophisticated machines built to make surgeries
