Bacteria and our bodies are in a constant battle. One sneaky bacteria, Simkania negevensis (Sne), has found a way to mess with our body's defense system. This bacteria causes respiratory diseases and hides inside our cells. It has tools to break down our body's defenses, but scientists are still fig
Godrej Agrovet, a big name in India's agriculture sector, saw its profits drop in the last quarter. This was mainly because of too much rain and rising costs. The heavy rainfall, which was way more than usual, messed up farming schedules. Farmers couldn't spray pesticides and other treatments as pla
Teen smoking is a big problem worldwide. To tackle this, researchers decided to find out what kind of anti-smoking ads actually work for Chinese teens. They used two methods: surveys and focus groups. The goal? To figure out which ads are most effective and why. First, they looked at different type
Vietnam's coffee fields are in deep trouble. Too much rain has already soaked the ground, and now another typhoon is heading straight for the country's central highlands. This region is crucial for growing robusta coffee, a type that's in high demand worldwide. The excess water is making the soil to
Athletes push their bodies to the limit, but what happens when they don't fuel them right? Low energy availability, or LEA, occurs when athletes don't consume enough calories to match their energy output. This imbalance can lead to health issues. One way to check for LEA is by looking at the resting
Cancer is a big problem worldwide. Some infections, like Helicobacter pylori, Hepatitis C, and HPV, play a big role in causing cancer. To tackle this, a new project called Cancer Prevention at Work (CPW) is trying something different. Instead of just treating people when they get sick, CPW wants to
Vaccine passports were a big deal during the COVID-19 pandemic. They helped some places open up safely. But they also caused a lot of arguments. The main worry was about freedom. Should people be allowed to go places only if they got the vaccine? Now, experts are thinking about the future. What if
In the world of high-tech gadgets, especially those used in space, tiny silicon carbide (SiC) switches are super important. But there's a big problem: these switches can act up when hit by tiny space particles. This isn't just a small issue; it's a huge deal for safety and reliability. Traditionall
Insects can be a big problem. They spread diseases. Scientists have a plan. They want to use radiation to sterilize them. Then, release them into the wild. This is called the sterile insect technique (SIT). The goal is to reduce the insect population. A special machine was tested. It's called the P
Researchers recently tested a new device designed to help doctors spot cervical cancer earlier. This gadget, called the Optoelectronic Imaging Tracing System, is meant to assist in checking women who have a high risk of cervical cancer due to a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). The study inv
