Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii are not your everyday fungi. They are serious pathogens, with the World Health Organization ranking them as critical and medium priority, respectively. These fungi primarily target people with HIV, especially in low- and middle-income countries. But th
Baker Mayfield, the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, showed up to practice on Wednesday, looking like his old self. After dealing with knee and oblique injuries for weeks, he said the break helped him feel better. He mentioned that resting and not taking hits helped a lot. The Bucs had a w
College life is a big change. New surroundings, new friends, and new food choices. It's no surprise that many first-year students notice a change in their weight. But why does this happen? Researchers dug into this issue. They found that the college environment plays a big role in how and what stud
Texas Christian University just got a huge surprise. Someone gave them $40 million to help their science and engineering programs grow. This is the biggest gift they've ever gotten for these programs in their 25-year history. The money comes from Louise Dilworth Davis. She went to TCU a long time a
Chicago is gearing up for its first potential snowflakes of the season, marking a shift from the mild weather that has dominated November so far. The change is expected to bring a mix of rain and snow, with temperatures taking a noticeable dip. This weather shift is part of the natural progression i
In a strange turn of events, Mississippi has been dealing with a monkey problem. After a truck carrying 21 monkeys flipped over on a highway, some of these primates went missing. Now, two have been found dead, and one is still out there. The first monkey was shot by a woman who was scared for her k
A tragic event unfolded near Louisville's airport, leaving at least nine people dead and many more injured. A UPS cargo plane, an MD-11 aircraft, went down around 5:15 p. m. on Tuesday, causing a massive plume of smoke visible across Louisville and southern Indiana. The crash site was near businesse
The brain goes through big changes in midlife. This is a key time to spot signs of Alzheimer's disease. A study looked at how men and women's brains work differently during this period. The study used special brain scans to check memory-related activity. It found that women with certain risk factor
Scientists have been puzzling over how to tell male dinosaurs from females for ages. Now, a fresh study from a team in Northern Ireland might have found a clue hidden in some unexpected places: healed fractures in dinosaur tails. These injuries could be the result of rough mating, where male dinosau
Sea otters in British Columbia are facing a silent danger. Scientists found harmful chemicals called PFAS in their bodies. These chemicals are man-made and very tough to break down. They can build up in animals and cause serious health problems. The study looked at sea otters that had passed away.
