The waters of the Capibaribe River Estuarine System (CES) in Recife, Brazil, are under threat. The source of this threat is a chemical called linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS). LAS is a common ingredient in many cleaning products. It is also a major pollutant in the river. LAS can be harmful t
The UK's healthcare system is often praised for being accessible to all. But does everyone get the same care? A recent study dug into this question. It looked at how money troubles affect heart surgery outcomes. The study used the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) to measure this. The IMD is a too
The Yangtze River Estuary is a hotspot for nitrogen activity. Human actions have led to a surge in nutrients flowing into this area, disrupting the natural nitrogen cycle. Two crucial processes in this cycle are nitrification and nitrogen uptake. These processes have not been studied together much i
In the vast expanse of the universe, a dramatic scene unfolds between two galaxies. One galaxy is using a powerful beam of radiation to hinder the growth of its neighbor. This cosmic battle has been ongoing for billions of years, and scientists recently got a glimpse of this intense interplay. Th
The world is seeing more natural disasters and extreme weather events. These events are causing a rise in respiratory issues, especially asthma and allergies. However, there hasn't been a recent review that brings together all the current research on this topic. This is surprising, given the growing
Brain organoids are tiny, simplified versions of a human brain grown in a lab. They are made from cells taken from people with a specific disease. These organoids help scientists understand how the disease affects the brain. One such disease is hereditary diffuse leukoencephalopathy with axonal sphe
Phosphorus is a big deal in farming. It's a key nutrient for crops, but it can also cause serious environmental problems. One person who understood this better than most was Andrew Sharpley. He spent over four decades studying phosphorus and its impact on the environment. His work has shaped how we
The Justice Department is investigating Andrew Cuomo. He is a prominent figure in the New York City mayoral race. Republicans have accused him of being dishonest with Congress. This is about choices he made during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was the governor of New York at the time. The investiga
In 2024, a significant effort took place to better understand how avian coronavirus, or bird flu, spreads among poultry in China. This involved collecting samples from various locations across the country. Over 7, 600 samples were gathered from 153 different sites spread across 13 provinces. The res
Emotions are a big deal in any relationship. But how do couples handle them together? This is what researchers want to find out. They are looking at how couples help each other feel better or worse over different periods. These periods can be short, like a few seconds, or long, like months or even y
