Imagine turning mealworms into a smart sensor that can measure humidity! Scientists did just that by using chitosan, a substance found in the mealworm's biomass. They mixed this chitosan with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to create a flexible film with copper electrodes. This film can detect humidity chan
Lymphatic filariasis is a big problem, affecting millions of people worldwide. Current medicines like DEC, albendazole, and ivermectin aren't great at killing adult worms. So, scientists are looking for new ways to fight this disease. This study checks out how holy basil, or Ocimum sanctum, affects
The US Department of Justice is ramping up its effort to go after state and local officials who refuse to help with Trump's immigration crackdown. In a recent memo, the acting deputy attorney general, Emil Bove, instructed federal prosecutors across the country to investigate and potentially charge
Former U. S. President Donald Trump recently posted on social media, cautioning Russia about possible sanctions and tariffs if the ongoing conflict with Ukraine doesn't stop soon. He suggests that ending the war through a deal is the ideal solution, but if that doesn't happen, economic penalties are
Santa Ana winds are wreaking havoc in Southern California, fanning new wildfires and threatening the progress made in containing previous ones. These powerful winds, with gusts reaching over 100 mph, have sparked fresh concerns about more fires breaking out. Although the 80-acre Lilac Fire is now 10
Dust from mining can be bad for the environment and our health. The problem is, the stuff we use to stop dust, called suppressants, isn't always good for all types of dust. They don't stick well, and the crust they make isn't strong. So, scientists did some experiments to find out what makes a good
Get ready, Los Angeles! The Santa Ana winds are back, and they're bringing a big risk of wildfires. From Monday noon to Tuesday morning, Ventura and Los Angeles counties are under a red flag warning. This warning is serious—it's only issued once every four years, and it's happened five times in the
Southern California is gearing up for another round of extreme fire weather. The National Weather Service has issued a serious warning about winds reaching up to 100 mph. These winds, known as Santa Ana winds, are expected to arrive on Monday. They could cause existing wildfires to spread quickly an
Get ready, Los Angeles! The National Weather Service has issued a serious warning about strong Santa Ana winds heading your way. Starting Monday at noon, these winds could cause trouble until Tuesday morning. They'll start in the mountains and spread to the valleys and coast by evening. Expect gusts
Southern California is in for another round of strong winds, and it's a big deal. Around Los Angeles, it's been a while since we've had good rain, and there are still fires burning that have taken lives and destroyed homes. Weather experts have given us a heads-up to expect wind speeds that could ca
