You’ve probably heard that microplastics (MPs) are bad for the environment, but did you know they also help antibiotics move around in groundwater? This happens because MPs can carry antibiotics like oxytetracycline (OTC) as they journey through soil and surface water. According to research, this me
Did you know that the oldest pharmacology journal, Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, faced a dramatic shift after 1933? This is when the Nazi regime took over. Many Jewish and dissident German pharmacologists were forced to leave their homeland. This study looks at what happened to the
You've probably heard that Logan Paul might fight Irish UFC star Conor McGregor. But how rich is this social media sensation? Let's take a peek at his bank account and see where his money comes from. Logan Paul started making waves on platforms like YouTube and Vine. His funny videos got him millio
You might have noticed that a lot of celebrities are open about their plastic surgeries these days. But it wasn’t always like this. Once upon a time, even famous stars kept their procedures under wraps. Ever heard of Marilyn Monroe or Jennifer Lawrence? They were part of that secret-keeping crowd. B
Ever wondered how superstars at work might be affecting their colleagues? A recent study reveals that when employees start to compare their performance with these "stars, " it can lead to trouble. The study uses something called social comparison theory to explain this. As regular employees get clos
In early 2023, news broke that Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez were heading for divorce after two years of marriage. By March 2024, the split was final. Around the same time, Grande released her new album, Eternal Sunshine, which fans quickly dubbed a "divorce album. " The singer has opened up about
The FBI's independence is a hot topic. Some people think it should be totally free from politics, but that wasn't always the plan. The FBI director's 10-year term was set to stop another long-term leader like J. Edgar Hoover, who stayed in charge for nearly four decades. His independence turned into
The Syrian civil war saw the birth of an unexpected economic powerhouse: the drug Captagon. Under Bashar al-Assad's rule, Syria became the world's leading supplier of this stimulant, with an estimated $10 billion annual income from its sale. This turned Syria into a narco-state, with high-ranking of
In the heart of Eurasia, a region known as Caucasia has found itself at the center of a tug-of-war between superpowers. Russia, with its sights set on regaining influence in its former Soviet backyard, has been jostling with the United States for control. While the U. S. aims for global dominance, R
Do you drink from a Stanley mug? You might want to listen up! Recently, Stanley has asked folks to stop using some of their travel mugs. Why? Because these mugs might be a bit too hot to handle. The problem isn't with the coffee or tea, but with the lid. Once these lids get warm and twisted around,
