Bacteria talk to each other in many ways, and one of those conversations is about sharing or competing for iron. Iron is a big deal for bacteria, so they use special molecules called siderophores to grab it from their surroundings. These siderophores can either help or hinder other bacteria, dependi
Did you know that liver cancer, specifically hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is on the rise worldwide? This isn't just because of old risks like viruses and toxins. New factors like metabolic diseases and air pollution are also playing a big role. We need to tackle these issues differently if we wan
Ever heard of tiny needles that don't hurt? Meet microneedles, or MNs, the future of medicine. These minuscule tools are changing the game in drug delivery and diagnostic monitoring. Unlike traditional needles, MNs are designed to be painless and customizable. To understand why they're so special, l
Imagine the smallest metal clusters, called nanoclusters, teaming up with metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to tackle environmental problems. Each has its own strengths, but when combined, they create powerful composites that improve and speed up chemical reactions. Scientists are now studying how the
In a significant escalation, Ukraine has launched a major attack on Russian territory. The assault included firing six US-made ATACMS ballistic missiles and six UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles deep into Russian regions. Additionally, Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone attacks to date.
Twelve Texas counties have been breathing air that doesn't meet federal standards for soot, but only four might need to do something about it. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) says eight counties can skip stricter rules because of bad data or events like wildfires and dust storms
Get ready, folks! The weather is about to take a chilly turn. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place until Wednesday afternoon for Ashtabula and Lake Counties. Expect some light lake-effect snow and bone-chilling wind chills throughout the day. The snow will taper off in the afternoon, making way for
Chronic low back pain can be a real pain, and how it's treated often depends on what's causing it. One common culprit is multifidus dysfunction. Enter restorative neurostimulation, a treatment designed to tackle this specific issue. A recent study, called RESTORE, compared this approach to the best
At the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), innovation was the name of the game. While some companies went overboard with impractical gadgets, others just repackaged familiar items. Among them, Tessan stood out, winning a SlashGear Innovation Award for their smart designs. Tessan’s debut at CES was
Incredibly, a small twist in super-thin materials can make a big difference in how heat moves through them. Scientists found that rotating layers of materials like molybdenum disulfide, carbon, and boron nitride by just 1 to 4 degrees creates a barrier that hinders heat flow. It's like having a spec
