Iran’s streets filled with long lines at gas stations as residents fled city centers, seeking safety after a joint strike by the United States and Israel. Early Saturday morning, explosions shook Tehran, sending smoke clouds into the sky and rattling the start of a working week. A man in Tehran hurr
In pig farms, manure piles are a big source of antibiotic‑resistance genes, or ARGs. Scientists wanted to see how treating this waste with anaerobic digestion (AD) changes those genes and the viruses that live there. AD is a common way to break down waste without oxygen, producing useful gas. The s
Israel has hinted that it would respond with force to Lebanon if the militant group Hezbollah joins any conflict between the United States and Iran. The message, reported by Lebanese officials, suggests that Israel could target civilian sites such as the airport in Lebanon. The Israeli Prime Ministe
A San Diego company is stepping up its game in producing tough materials that can survive extreme heat, radiation and stress. The firm, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This partnership aims to speed up the creation
Klebsiella pneumoniae is a sneaky bacteria that's become a big problem worldwide. It's resistant to many antibiotics, and the situation is getting worse. One of the few antibiotics that still works is cefiderocol, but even that's not foolproof. Some strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae, especially those
Carlos Narvaez, the Red Sox's promising catcher, is aiming for a strong 2026 season after overcoming knee troubles that plagued his rookie year. His 2025 debut was impressive, but hidden pain slowed him down. Narvaez's knee issues started early in the season. Manager Alex Cora revealed that the dis
Israel’s cabinet has just passed a new plan that will let settlers buy land more easily in the West Bank, a move Palestinians say is a step toward full annexation. The decision marks the first time since 1967 that Israel has opened a formal land‑registration process for this occupied territory. T
Israel is set to give a big award to former U. S. President Donald Trump. The Israel Prize will be handed out on April 22 in Jerusalem. This prize is usually given to people who have done great things for Israel and Jewish people around the world. The Minister of Education, Yoav Kisch, sent an invi
A group of students will meet in a busy train station this Thursday. They want to speak out against what they see as violence in Gaza. The event comes on the last day of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia. Herzog was invited by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after a deadly
The breathing muscle on one side of the chest can be slowed after a shoulder nerve block. Researchers tested whether using smaller amounts of medicine could reduce this side effect without hurting the block’s effectiveness. They gave three groups of patients different volumes of local anaesthe
