Symbiotic microbes greatly influence the health of their hosts. Amphibians and reptiles play a vital role in the animal kingdom's history and hold significant ecological, economic, and scientific value. Previous studies have shown that the microbiota in these animals are closely connected to their e
Nicole Kidman, known for her outstanding acting work, recently shared her dream to collaborate with famed director Martin Scorsese—but with a interesting condition. In an interview with Vanity Fair, the Oscar-winning actress mentioned that she'd love to work with Scorsese, if he decides to make a fi
The world has been shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic, making everyone more prepared for future health crises. The WHO's Pandemic Treaty and the World Bank's Pandemic Fund are great steps forward. But what if we could combine these efforts with a broader healthcare goal like universal health coverage (
Ever wondered how tiny microbes can control the lives of insects? Well, scientists discovered that the weevil Ceratapion basicorne, used to fight a weed called yellow starthistle, has a problem. In labs where these weevils are controlled, many of them end up being female. This isn't natural; usually
Google Maps is launching some cool new features just in time for the holidays! One of the most exciting updates is the ability to report transit delays. Now, when you’re checking out a transit station on Google Maps, you’ll see a handy “Report delay” button. This lets you tell Google if there are an
Senator John Thune from South Dakota has been chosen as the new leader of the Senate Republicans, stepping into the role previously held by Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Thune defeated Senator John Cornyn from Texas and Senator Rick Scott from Florida to secure the position. This change comes
Ever heard of Ambien and alcohol? Well, U. S. Rep. Michael McCaul found out the hard way what happens when you mix them. He was flying home to Texas from D. C. , had a nervous flier's panic, and took Ambien to sleep. But wait, there's more! He also had a drink. This combo left him dazed and confused
You know how sometimes people can see the same thing but have totally different opinions? That's what happened in New Hampshire recently. A group of lawmakers looked into how well the state handled the COVID pandemic. They couldn't agree on their findings. Five Republicans said the state's efforts d
Imagine this: the COVID-19 pandemic is finally over, but what steps do doctors take next? A recent study in Germany looked into just that, focusing on how general practitioners (GPs) feel about keeping pandemic practices in place. The German College of General Practitioners and Family Physicians (le
Ever noticed a silver Chrysler Town & Country Minivan with a mismatched gray driver's side door cruising around St. Cloud? Well, you're looking at a stolen vehicle. The St. Cloud Police Department is on the hunt for this car, which was taken from the 100 block of 33rd Avenue North. Keep an eye out f
