In Sri Lanka, many people accidentally or intentionally consume profenofos, an insecticide, and often mix it with alcohol. This makes treating their poisoning much harder. Doctors want to know how alcohol levels in the blood affect the poisoning and how the body processes profenofos. They're trying
Imagine a world where cooking doesn't harm the health of older women. That's the idea behind a recent trial in several countries. Researchers wanted to see if switching from wood or charcoal to a cleaner fuel like liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) could make a difference. They studied women aged 40 to 7
Soils near an industrial park in Shandong Province, China, were found to contain 81 different perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This was done using a new approach that helps scientists find unknown compounds without needing to know their structure beforehand. Among these PFAS, 12
Imagine tiny plastic bits exposed to sun's UV light. These bits, called nanoplastics, can change over time, affecting how they interact with metals like mercury. But what happens when these aged nanoplastics meet mercury, and how does it impact marine life? A study looked into this with a tiny crust
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is linked to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are making waves in treating this cancer. When combined with chemotherapy, they're showing promise. This study dug into the immune cell profiles and how they affect survival in metastatic NP
When plants get attacked by bugs, they release special smells called herbivore-induced plant volatiles (HIPVs). Scientists wanted to know if these smells help or hurt certain insect larvae. Using two kinds of moth pests, the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) and the tobacco cutworm (S. litura),
In late November 2024, scientists made an exciting yet concerning discovery near Keelung Port, northern Taiwan. Two adult specimens of gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata) were found at a depth of roughly 20 meters. This is the first time this Mediterranean fish has been spotted in the northwestern Pa
This week, the United States is experiencing some crazy weather! In the central states, it's incredibly cold, with temperatures dropping to -22 degrees Fahrenheit in the northern Midwest. Meanwhile, it's much warmer in parts of Florida and California, reaching up to 77 degrees Fahrenheit. NASA's GEO
NASA is rethinking its strategy for bringing Martian samples back to Earth. The Perseverance rover has been collecting samples since 2021, which could help scientists understand if life existed on Mars. The original plan was too expensive and time-consuming, so NASA has come up with two new strategi
Fifty-three years ago, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history as part of the Apollo 11 mission, becoming the first humans to step on the moon. Now, lawmakers in Congress have their eyes set on seeing another American on the moon by 2027. However, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has a differ
