Bacteria in the Rhodobacterales group have a unique way of moving around. This movement is key to how they interact with other tiny sea creatures, like algae. These bacteria have three different sets of genes that help them build a tail-like structure called a flagellum. This structure lets them swi
A new malware strain, Neptune, is causing trouble for Windows users. This malware is a remote access trojan (RAT) and is considered one of the most advanced threats out there. It can hijack Windows devices, steal sensitive information, and even hold files hostage. The Neptune RAT is spreading rapidl
It was a regular night when Lisa received a puzzling email from her university. The message stated that her record in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, or SEVIS, had been terminated. This news was confusing and alarming. Lisa was just a month away from graduating from the Universi
Groundwater pollution can strike suddenly, and finding the source quickly is crucial. A new method combines two algorithms to tackle this problem. This mix of tools can pinpoint where pollution started, how much was released, and when it happened. The first tool, called EnKF, narrows down the searc
Floods are becoming more common and more severe. This is due to climate change. These floods can cause big problems. They can spread harmful substances into water supplies. These substances are known as contaminants of emerging concern or CECs. Antibiotics are a big part of this problem. They
Two big government groups are teaming up to enforce new rules about transgender athletes. The Justice Department and the Department of Education are creating a special team. This team will focus on making sure that transgender women don't compete in women's sports or use women's restrooms. The reaso
The battle against lymphatic filariasis (LF) is far from over. This disease, caused by tiny worms like Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori, is a big problem in many tropical and subtropical areas. It affects millions of people, causing serious health issues and social problems. Th
A recent court decision put a halt to a significant change in public health funding. A federal judge stepped in to stop the Department of Health and Human Services from ending $11 billion in public health grants. These funds had been supporting states during the Covid-19 pandemic. The judge's dec
The political landscape in Europe is shifting. Hungary has made a significant announcement. It plans to step back from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This decision comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embarks on a visit to Hungary. The ICC had issued an arrest warrant for Net
Hungary made a significant announcement. It plans to leave the International Criminal Court. This decision came just as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Budapest. Netanyahu is currently wanted by the ICC. The ICC has accused Netanyahu of se
