Microplastics are a big problem. They are tiny plastic bits that are hard to see and even harder to find in nature. These little pieces come from bigger plastics that break down over time. They mix with natural stuff and change chemically. This makes them tricky to identify. Scientists have found a
Chicago is about to get really cold. A weather alert has been sent out for many areas around the city. This alert covers parts of Illinois and Indiana. It starts Saturday night and lasts until noon on Sunday. During this time, the wind will make it feel like it's -20 to -25 degrees outside. This kin
Have you ever wondered how some germs manage to hide from the body's defenses? Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. capri (Mmc) is a tiny, cell wall-less bacterium that can cause disease in goats and cattle. It has a clever trick: it can switch on and off a sugar-like coating called capsular polysaccharide (C
Alaska stands out as the only state in the U. S. with rivers untouched by glyphosate. This is a big deal because this herbicide is found in all other rivers across the country. The state has a unique opportunity to keep it that way. Glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, has been a hot topic w
Jupiter, the giant of our solar system, had a wild encounter back in 1994. A comet named SL9 broke apart and smacked into the planet. Scientists wanted to understand what happened, so they created a model to study the aftermath. First, they used a special computer program called ZEUS-3D. This progr
A Michigan congressman, Shri Thanedar, has made a striking move by introducing impeachment articles against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The charges? Murder, conspiracy to murder, and mishandling classified information. Thanedar's claims are serious, accusing Hegseth of ordering strikes on a
Plasma is not just a concept from sci-fi movies; it's a real phenomenon that can significantly impact how fuels like dimethyl ether (DME) burn. It's not just about making things go faster. Plasma changes the way the gas reacts, and it does this in two stages. Scientists conducted experiments at two
Shoulder pain and limited movement can be tough to deal with. Two common surgeries to fix this are total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and hemiarthroplasty (HA). But which one works better in the long run? A big study was done to find out. It involved people from different countries and hospitals. Th
Investors who bought Six Flags stock after the big merger in July 2024 might feel like they've been on a wild ride. The company, which joined forces with Cedar Fair, is now facing a lawsuit. The issue? Important facts were left out of the merger documents. This oversight might have led investors to
Hormone therapy is a common treatment for breast cancer. It helps control the disease. But it also comes with side effects. These can be tough to handle. A recent study looked at these side effects. It focused on patients with malignant breast tumors. The study found that hormone therapy can cause
