Tunisia grapples with a significant challenge: managing tons of phosphogypsum, a byproduct of phosphate mining that's causing serious environmental harm. This study delves into the heavy metal contamination in phosphogypsum waste from the Mdhilla region, Gafsa, in southern Tunisia. Researchers analy
Scientists are working to better plan and track the treatment, control, and eventual elimination of human onchocerciasis in Brazil. They've studied 27 different locations and checked 3, 974 people. By looking at the different infection rates in each area, they've grouped them into four categories. T
Rapper and businessman Sean 'Diddy' Combs is accused of trying to sway potential jurors and influence public opinion while awaiting trial in a sex trafficking case. Prosecutors claim that jail calls show Combs has been asking family members to contact witnesses and victims, hoping to shape their tes
Tammy Slaton, beloved star of the reality show “1000-Lb. Sisters, ” surprised fans with her latest weight loss update. In a recent clip shared on TLC's Instagram, she stepped on the scale to reveal she now weighs 281. 2 pounds. For Tammy, this is a big deal. She reflected that the last time she weig
The Tampa Bay Rays are switching gears for the 2025 season. Due to damage from Hurricane Milton, they won't be playing at their long-time home, Tropicana Field. Instead, they'll call the New York Yankees' spring training park, Steinbrenner Field, home for the season. This move is planned to keep the
Ever wondered how to make titanium alloys stronger? One method is microstamping. Researchers have discovered that this process can enhance the surface strength of alloys, like TiAl6V4, by altering the material at an atomic level. But how does it work exactly? High-speed stamping with varying overla
Ever heard of advantame? It's a sweetener that's been getting a lot of attention. Scientists have been looking into it to see if it's safe for us to eat. Here's what they found: Advantame is stable, but not in every situation. It can break down in acidic drinks and foods that are heated up. Researc
Keeping surfaces ice-free is crucial, especially for infrastructure maintenance. Traditional carbon-based materials, despite advancements, face significant issues like environmental sensitivity, poor durability, high energy consumption, and complex manufacturing processes. In this story, researchers
Imagine this: you're enjoying a slice of pizza from your favorite local spot in Stoughton, Wisconsin, when suddenly, you feel a bit. . . different. That's what happened to some customers at Famous Yeti's Pizza. It turns out, the pizza crust was accidentally made with oil containing Delta9 THC, the i
Weeks after Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina, many residents still don't have clean water. Over 150, 000 people using municipal water are under boil-water advisories. Shockingly, about 40% of tested private wells are unsafe. This isn't new; 42 million Americans rely on private wells, whic
