Parasitic wasps belong to a group called Braconidae. This group is part of a larger group known as Hymenoptera. Hymenoptera includes bees, ants, wasps, and sawflies. It is one of the most diverse groups of insects. Many of these insects are very helpful, like pollinators and parasitic wasps. These w
In Ethiopia, nursing mothers often turn to herbal remedies. This is not just a local trend. Worldwide, women of childbearing age are big fans of herbal products. This is especially true when they are pregnant or breastfeeding. There is a catch. Many of these herbs have not been tested for safety. Y
Breast cancer patients often face a tough decision after a mastectomy: should they opt for conventional or hypofractionated radiation therapy? This question has been the subject of recent studies. The focus is on the risks of secondary cancers in the opposite breast and the same-side lung. This i
The world of mental health research is buzzing with talk about large language models. These are like super-smart computers that can understand and generate human language. They are supposed to make research faster and easier. But here is the thing. Nobody knows just how much these big brain computer
The impact of foreign plants on local ecosystems is often discussed, but the effects on soil nutrients and microbes are not always clear. A recent study dug into this topic by examining the soil around Ageratina adenophora, a plant that has spread rapidly in many areas. This plant is not from around
Proteins are like tiny workers inside our bodies. They do a lot of important jobs. To understand how they work, scientists study how proteins interact with each other. One cool way to do this is by using something called microfluidics. It's like having a super-small lab on a chip. This tech can look
The journey to menopause can be a bumpy ride for many women. This phase, known as perimenopause, often brings along a mix of physical and mental changes. These changes can sometimes lead to a condition called perimenopausal depression (PMD). It is not just about feeling a bit down. PMD can seriously
Kanye West, now known as Ye, made a brief appearance at the trial of Sean Combs. The trial is focused on serious charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and conspiracy. West arrived with Combs' youngest son, Christian "King" Combs, and wore an all-white outfit with dark sunglasses. He did not e
Oracle has recently made some significant changes to its leadership team. Two key figures, Clay Magouyrk and Michael Sicilia, have been appointed as presidents. This move has sparked discussions about the company's future direction, especially in the cloud computing arena. The appointments were qui
The Cincinnati Bengals are in a bit of a pickle with their latest draft pick, defensive end Shemar Stewart. The problem? A disagreement over contract language. The Bengals want to make sure that if Stewart messes up in any year, all future guarantees in his contract vanish. They believe their curren
