Have you ever wondered how some germs manage to hide from the body's defenses? Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. capri (Mmc) is a tiny, cell wall-less bacterium that can cause disease in goats and cattle. It has a clever trick: it can switch on and off a sugar-like coating called capsular polysaccharide (C
In a thrilling turn of events, a skydiver found himself in a precarious situation high above Queensland, Australia. Adrian Ferguson was part of a group planning a 16-way formation jump from a Cessna Caravan. However, things took an unexpected turn when his reserve parachute got caught on the plane's
A gas line rupture in Hayward caused a significant explosion, leaving at least six people hurt. The scene was chaotic, with neighbors and paramedics rushing to help those in need. Two women, one older and one younger, were seen walking out of their home in pajamas, visibly shaken and injured. The y
Washington state is in the grip of a severe flood crisis. Heavy rain has caused rivers to burst their banks, swallowing homes and roads. The Skagit River, near Seattle, is one of the worst hit areas. Tens of thousands of people have been told to leave their homes. The governor has declared a state o
In Hayward, a gas line rupture led to a significant explosion and fire. The incident happened in a mixed residential and commercial area near Highway 238. It started when a construction crew accidentally damaged the gas line around 7:35 a. m. on Thursday. The Alameda County Fire Department sent at
Sherrone Moore, the former Michigan head football coach, found himself in a tough spot after being let go. Reports say he was holding a knife and acting in a way that worried people. This all happened right after he lost his job. Police got calls about Moore's behavior. His wife was one of them. Sh
The Skagit Valley, a key farming area just north of Seattle, is in serious trouble. Heavy rain from an atmospheric river has forced 100, 000 people to leave their homes and move to safer places. The National Weather Service warns that the worst flooding might not hit until Thursday or Friday, which
Ukraine is facing a serious issue. Over 19, 500 kids have been taken from areas under Russian control since the war started in 2022. This number is just the tip of the iceberg. The real number could be much higher. Recently, it came to light that some of these children were sent to North Korea. Thi
Did you know your brain can make you like someone just by thinking about them? It's true! A recent study found that imagining a good time with someone can actually change how you feel about them. It's like your brain is playing a trick on itself. Here's how it works: Scientists asked people to thin
A man from Indiana is now facing serious charges after a shooting at Kentucky State University. The suspect, Jacob Lee Bard, is 48 years old and lives in Evansville. He is not a student at the university. Police have not shared any details about why he did this. The shooting happened at the Whitney
