Have you ever wondered how the gut bugs we carry around might be talking to our bodies? Scientists found that tiny, nanoscale packets called bacterial extracellular vesicles (bEVs) can signal pain hypersensitivity. They studied mice with diet-induced obesity (DIO) and found these bEVs in their poop.
Have you ever wondered how spiders detect smells? Researchers have found that male spiders use tiny hairs on their legs to smell. These hairs, called wall-pore sensilla, act like a nose. They help spiders find mates by detecting special scents called pheromones. Female spiders release these scents t
Imagine this: a lawyer turned judge, then attorney general, and now, Florida's newest senator. That's the story of Ashley Moody, who's taking over Marco Rubio's seat in the U. S. Senate. Governor Ron DeSantis picked Moody, praising her as a tough prosecutor ready to tackle big issues like immigratio
Cryptocurrencies surged Thursday, with investors flocking to smaller, higher-risk coins in anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. XRP and litecoin led the charge, with gains of 11% and 20% respectively, as per Coin Metrics. The CoinDesk 20 index, a broad market benchmark, rose
Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense was unusual. He wasn't sworn in to tell the truth, and the FBI report on him wasn't shared with the full committee. This raised eyebrows, especially since his qualifications aren't stellar. He's led small organizations and a small group of
Pete Hegseth, nominated for Secretary of Defense, has a history that's raising eyebrows. From tattoos linked to white supremacy to a severe drinking problem, and even a rape allegation, his past is controversial. His book, 'The War on Warriors', criticizes women in combat and Geneva conventions. Yet
Hey, runners! Are you prepping for the Grandma's Marathon? The time is ticking, and it's almost here! But don't worry, there's a cool event to help you get started. On Saturday, January 25th, the "Gearing Up For Grandma's" event is back to inspire and get you ready for training. Grab your running s
When plants like Arabidopsis encounter L-glutamate at their root tips, it causes significant changes in their root structure. But how they sense this amino acid is a mystery. Scientists know that GLUTAMATE RECEPTOR-LIKE (GLR) proteins act as channels that let calcium in when they detect amino acids,
Have you ever wondered how we can spot chemicals in our environment? Enter electrochemical sensors! These clever gadgets use electricity to identify specific substances, playing a crucial role in healthcare and environmental protection. But how are these sensors made? Two common methods are screen-p
A legal expert, Eric Foster, recently questioned the decision to let President-elect Donald Trump escape punishment after his conviction on 34 counts of business fraud. Foster argued that the immunity doctrine Judge Juan Merchan used shouldn't have prevented Trump from facing penalties. This doctrin
