In Crown Heights, where concerns had been raised about the young adults' dedication to their values and community, something surprising happened. A place called the 94 Shul started a Beis Medrash where everyone, from working young men to married guys, could get together for some learning and sociali
Ever thought about how algae can influence shrimp? A fascinating study looked into this by focusing on Litopenaeus vannamei, a common shrimp species. Researchers examined how adding a specific algae, Haematococcus pluvialis, to shrimp food affects their growth, immune system, and gut bacteria at dif
Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria tied to cancer, poses a bigger problem for the Navajo Nation compared to other regions in the U. S. A recent study followed up with Navajo individuals who tested positive for H. pylori six months later. They asked if these people had visited a doctor, received treatme
Hatboro, PA, has a legend named Fred Powell who's about to hit the big 103! At a recent borough council meeting, Mayor Tim Schultz presented him with a special proclamation. The mayor thanked Fred for his decades of work at Powell’s Electric, a business his father and great-uncle started in 1922. F
Community-acquired pneumonia, or CAP, is a big deal worldwide. It causes lots of sickness and death, plus it costs health systems a bundle. Germany alone sees over 15, 000 deaths from CAP each year. So, what's climate change got to do with it? Quite a bit, actually. Changing weather patterns might b
Ever heard of azobenzene? These tiny molecules can switch between two states, 'cis' and 'trans', super quickly when it's freezing cold. It's like they're dancing on ice! Scientists use a tool called a Scanning-Tunneling Microscopy (STM) tip to make this happen. This tip uses an electric field to pus
Last Monday evening, the newly elected Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish, Sid Edwards, shared his vision for tackling crime and boosting community involvement. The event took place at the Charles R. Kelly Community Center, where the North Baton Rouge community turned out in large numbers, e
Scientists have long tried to explain why some places have more species than others. They've used many different explanations and theories, but these aren't always helpful on a large scale. A new idea, called the Equilibrium Theory of Biodiversity Dynamics (ETBD), is trying to fix this. ETBD sugges
In Ethiopia, the use of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) for childbirth is still widespread. This is despite the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendation that all births should be attended by skilled professionals. The reason? Many communities and pregnant women prefer TBAs. This preferen
Needles and Dealers: The Hub's Open Drug Scene Persists The Hub in the Bronx remains a hotspot for drug use, even after reports highlighted the issue. Addicts openly use opioids on the streets, with dealers freely peddling their wares. The scene is so normal that locals barely notice. Despite effor
