Ever wondered what's inside the cloud you blow out vaping? This study took a closer look using fancy systems that can see tiny particles and gases really fast. They found that a single puff from popular vaping devices like JUUL, VUSE, and VOOPOO contains particles ranging from super tiny (5 nanomete
Living in a city like New York means you might encounter pests like mice and roaches at some point. Don't worry, it happens to everyone. The key is to clean up properly to prevent more pests from showing up. Here's what you need to do: First, seal any gaps or cracks in your home's exterior with
Have you ever wondered how the gut bugs we carry around might be talking to our bodies? Scientists found that tiny, nanoscale packets called bacterial extracellular vesicles (bEVs) can signal pain hypersensitivity. They studied mice with diet-induced obesity (DIO) and found these bEVs in their poop.
For over ten years, scientists have been testing a special combination of medications called the polypill. This pill is designed to tackle atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), which is a fancy name for heart diseases caused by clogged arteries. Now, researchers are wondering if this same
It turns out that a bit of anxiety might not be all bad. Researchers recently found that moderate anxiety could actually help older women with low muscle strength maintain their balance. This is especially important since older adults often struggle with balance, and women are more likely to experie
Imagine if we could tackle two big problems at once - energy waste and water scarcity. That's where nuclear power plants (NPPs) come in. Did you know that NPPs produce a lot of heat that's often wasted? This heat, known as waste heat, can be used to drive desalination systems. Desalination is the pr
You might be familiar with the tiny, tricky organisms called mycoplasmas. These guys can sneak into cell cultures and cause big problems. Researchers often face up to 35% contamination in their cell lines. Cleaning up these cultures with antibiotics is usually a breeze, except when it comes to bacte
Ever wondered how pharmaceuticals disappear from soils over time? Scientists have created a new mathematical model to figure out the answer. This clever tool treats soil particles like tiny balls, considering how tightly pollutants stick to them (called sorption) and how they break down (or dissipat
Imagine your town has just faced one of the worst fires in recent history. Homes, businesses, and cars are reduced to ash. The cleanup is going to be a huge job. More than 12, 000 structures were destroyed in the blazes that swept through Los Angeles. And that's just the beginning. The EPA and Cali
You might think that only being overweight can lead to high blood pressure. But hold on, there's more to it! A study of young African women found something surprising. It turns out that the amount of muscle you have can also affect your blood pressure. The study looked at 1, 162 women and found tha
