Staphylococcus aureus, or S. aureus, is a big problem. It causes nasty infections in both people and animals. The main issue is that it has become resistant to many antibiotics. This makes it very difficult to treat. So, scientists are looking for new ways to fight this superbug. One promising appro
Wastewater laced with phenol is a serious problem. It's tough to clean up using old-school methods. So, scientists decided to test out a new approach. They used a mix of sponge iron and activated carbon in a special reactor. This combo, called Fe&G, showed some impressive results. First off, Fe
Ciprofloxacin, a common antibiotic, is often found in waterways. This can lead to antibiotic-resistant bacteria and harm both people and the environment. Scientists have been working on ways to remove ciprofloxacin from wastewater using advanced oxidation processes. One method is anodic oxidation,
Spine injuries from sports are a big deal. They can happen to anyone, but some people are more likely to get hurt than others. This was the focus of a recent study. It looked at data from 2011 to 2020. The goal was to figure out who gets hurt the most and why. The study looked at lots of different
The Department of Education has restarted the collection process for overdue federal student loans. This move affects around 5. 3 million borrowers who are currently in default. The pause on collections, which began in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is now over. This means that borrowers w
The West Aurora School District board recently welcomed a new member. Megan Jones, who works as a manager in the Adult Education Department at Waubonsee Community College, was chosen to take over the spot left empty by Thomas St. Jules. St. Jules decided to step down in March. He had been serving hi
Oxygen shortage, whether from high altitudes or health issues, can shrink muscles. This is because the body struggles to build and repair muscle tissue when oxygen is scarce. Traditional methods to fight this muscle loss, such as moving to lower altitudes, exercising, or taking supplements, often
The US government is stepping up its efforts to dismantle Google's digital ad empire. The Justice Department has proposed that Google should hand over the core technology behind its ad network. This move comes after a judge ruled that Google has been using its market power to squash competition, hur
Heavy metals in urban waterways are a big problem. These pollutants, mainly zinc, cadmium, and nickel, come from human activities. They stick around and cause harm to both nature and people. Scientists have been looking into a unique solution: bacteria that can eat away at these metals. Enter ureas
The past few months have been a rollercoaster for federal workers. Tens of thousands have been abruptly let go, only to be rehired days or weeks later. This whiplash effect has left many in a state of confusion and uncertainty. The chaos began with a push to cut costs and streamline government opera
