In the harsh, high-altitude lakes of the Andes, a tiny organism called Exiguobacterium sp. S17 calls home. This isn't your average bacteria. It's a polyextremophile, meaning it can handle multiple extreme conditions. We're talking toxic arsenic, intense UV radiation, and super salty environments. Pr
When babies arrive early, they often need extra nourishment. Doctors suggest using pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) when a mother's own milk (MOM) isn't sufficient. However, these two types of milk aren't identical. They contain different components, which can impact a baby's growth and health.
Viewers flocked to "The White Lotus" Season 3 premiere, with an impressive 2. 4 million tuning in on Sunday. This number includes those who watched on HBO and digital platforms, like Max. This is a huge jump from the Season 2 premiere in 2022, which had 1. 5 million viewers. It is also a massive 1
The BAFTAs, a big deal in the film world, had an unexpected twist this year. The night belonged to "Conclave, " a movie about choosing a new pope. It won four prizes, including best film, best editing, best adapted screenplay, and outstanding British film. The film stars Ralph Fiennes and was direct
President Donald Trump is making his first move to the Supreme Court in his second term. He is asking the justices to let him fire the head of a government ethics watchdog agency. This case, Bessent v. Dellinger, could have big implications for the independence of federal agencies and the power of t
Clay is tricky to understand when it comes to water flow, especially when it's dry and cracked. These cracks, called desiccation cracks, are a big deal in extreme weather. They make it hard to figure out how much water is getting into the soil. This is a big problem for landfills, where we need to k
Let's talk about pigs, but not the ones on farms. We're talking about the ones living in our homes as pets. You might be surprised to learn that most of the health data we have for pigs doesn't really apply to these companion pigs. This is because the data comes from farm pigs, which can be quite di
The case of Jairo Jaime Tinajero, a 25-year-old from Arkansas, has shed light on a disturbing online extremist network called 764. This group is known for its involvement in the sexual exploitation of children and has a sinister goal: to bring about societal collapse through accelerationism. Tinajer
The Trump administration is taking a bold step by asking the Supreme Court to allow the firing of the head of the federal agency tasked with protecting whistleblowers. This move comes as a surprise, given the agency's crucial role in safeguarding federal employees from retaliation. The Justice Depar
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
