Two new chemical compounds have been created. They blend organic and inorganic materials in a unique way. These compounds are made from a special type of anion called a phosphotungstate Keggin anion. This anion is paired with a cation known as a Schiff base. The resulting hybrids are quite interesti
Genomics is a big word. It is the study of the complete set of DNA in an organism. It is a field that has grown rapidly in recent years. One key aspect of this field is figuring out which genes in different species come from a shared ancestor. This is not easy. Genes change over time. They can also
Microsporidia are tiny, single-celled parasites that can cause infections in people. They are known to target the small intestine. One type of microsporidia, Encephalitozoon intestinalis, is particularly good at infecting humans. These parasites have a sneaky way of hiding inside cells called macrop
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a tough condition that affects over 160, 000 people worldwide. The good news is that survival rates have improved thanks to better care and new medicines. However, treating CF is expensive, so understanding the costs is crucial. A recent study looked at the costs of outpatien
A Maryland man was deported to El Salvador by mistake. This was a huge error by the government. The man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, had been living in the U. S. legally with his family. He had a work permit and protection from deportation. But last month, he was arrested and sent to a Salvadoran mega-pri
The way people feel about exercise can be influenced by how hard and how often they push themselves. A group of 16 active adults, both men and women, took part in a study to see how different exercise styles affect their feelings and enjoyment. The participants tried out three different types of wo
The South and Midwest are reeling from a series of tornadoes. The storms have left a trail of destruction, claiming at least seven lives in Tennessee, Missouri, and Indiana. This is according to officials who spoke out on Thursday. The storms brought more than 30 tornadoes, along with hail and he
The central part of the United States is getting ready for a rough week. From Texas to Michigan, millions of people are in the path of a big storm. This storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and flooding. It is set to hit starting Wednesday. The National Weather Service has som
In the early hours of March 23, a tragic event unfolded in Rafah, Gaza. Fifteen Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers were killed by Israeli forces. Their bodies were later found in a mass grave, some with hands or legs tied, and gunshot wounds to the head and chest. This grim discovery raises s
In the realm of tax preparation, a fresh approach has emerged. A startup has released a new tool just in time for tax season. The tool is a game called PokéTax. It's designed to make filling out tax forms less of a chore and more of a fun challenge. Instead of dreaded tax forms, users encounter
