Trichinella, a sneaky worm, causes long-term infections by hiding in muscle cells. It's a big problem worldwide. Scientists know that ivermectin, a common drug, works well on adult worms in the gut but fails against the larvae in muscles. Why? They thought the collagen capsule around the larvae migh
Worms are a big problem. They cause sickness and cost a lot of money. The usual medicines, like albendazole and ivermectin, are not working as well as they used to. This is because worms are getting resistant. So, scientists are looking for new ways to fight them. One group of scientists decided to
Scabies can quickly become a big problem in communities if it's not caught and treated early. Usually, people use a cream called permethrin to get rid of it. But there's a pill called ivermectin that might be easier to use. Researchers wanted to see if taking this pill twice could work just as well
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, had a year filled with ups and downs. Shareholders at Tesla recently approved a massive stock bonus worth a whopping 1, 000 billion dollars to keep Musk as CEO for another 7. 5 years. This move has sparked outrage among shareholders who feel Musk already has to
Crown-of-thorns sea stars (CoTS) are a big problem for coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific. They eat a lot of coral, especially certain types like Acropora. But why do they prefer some corals over others? Scientists think it might have something to do with coral venom. They looked at the venom of differ
BlackRock is a big deal in the world of money management. It handles trillions of dollars for all sorts of clients, from big companies to regular people. One of its famous products is iShares ETFs, and it also has a cool tool called Aladdin for managing risks. Next month, BlackRock will share its e
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF has become a significant player in the investment world, standing shoulder to shoulder with Treasury bills and top US tech stocks. The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) has pulled in over $25 billion this year, making it a top performer despite a rough market. This isn't just
AI is changing how people look for jobs and how companies hire. More than half of organizations are now using AI to find workers. Many job seekers are also using AI tools like ChatGPT to help with their applications. But is this technology really helping or just making things worse? Research shows
The Clinton Clean Energy Complex in Illinois is getting a new lease on life. The plant, which was facing closure, has secured a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Meta, the company behind Facebook. This deal is a big win for the plant and the local community. The agreement means that the
AI is making big changes in the real estate world. It's not about machines taking over, but about making things simpler and faster for everyone. Real estate agents are still important. They offer something AI can't: personal understanding. Agents guide people through the complicated process of buyi
