A big plant that cleans water, called an aerobic granular sludge (AGS) plant, is really good at taking out nutrients and organic stuff. But what about tiny pollutants, like medicine and chemicals? That's what scientists wanted to find out. They looked at 19 medicines and 2 industrial chemicals in th
Malaria is a big problem, especially in Africa. It's caused by a tiny creature called Plasmodium falciparum. This creature needs special proteins to grow and survive. One of these proteins is called PfPK5. If scientists can block PfPK5, they might be able to stop malaria. Some plants in Nigeria are
In today's market, companies are always looking for ways to make their products seem better than the rest. They use ads to influence how we see their products. But not all ads are the same. Some are shown to everyone, while others are tailored to specific groups online. Companies with unique produc
Keith Urban, the famous country singer, had a rough time on an Australian radio show. He was there to talk about his upcoming world tour. Things were going well until the hosts asked him a rude question about his wife, Nicole Kidman. The question was about Nicole's love scenes in movies. Keith didn
In Gaza, aid distribution has turned into a deadly game of blame. Over 580 people have lost their lives since late May when the current system started. The Palestinian Health Ministry calls these aid centers "death traps. " Almost every day, there are reports of Israeli forces opening fire on people
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez tied the knot in Venice, Italy. Their wedding was a grand affair. It had many famous faces. Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, and Tom Brady were there. The Kardashians, Oprah, and Ivanka Trump also attended. Many guests flew in on private jets. This raised eyebrows. Ven
Sleep problems are common in people with spinal cord injuries. These issues can make daily life harder. Two main problems are sleep-disordered breathing and trouble falling asleep. Both can lower the quality of life. People with spinal cord injuries often have trouble breathing while they sleep. Th
In Gaza, a tragic day unfolded with Israeli forces responsible for the deaths of at least 74 people. The violence began with an airstrike on a popular seaside cafe, Al-Baqa Cafe, in Gaza City. The cafe, one of the few still open during the ongoing conflict, was packed with women and children. Witnes
Maize is a big deal. It's a staple food for many people around the world. But growing it in dry, arid places is tough. That's why scientists are always looking for new types of maize that can handle harsh conditions and still give good harvests. Recently, researchers in Egypt tested 14 new kinds of
In the heart of China, a group of scientists set out to understand how Reeves' turtles choose where to lay their eggs. This is important because these turtles are in trouble, and knowing more about them can help protect them. The team tracked 11 female turtles in Qichun County from April to Septemb
