Get ready for a chilly ride! Today's weather is calm and fair, with temps dropping to the 30s after sunset. Tonight, expect lows in the 20s and 30s under partly clear skies. But don't be fooled, a strong arctic cold front is on its way. Friday starts pleasant, with highs reaching the 40s early in t
You might be familiar with the tiny, tricky organisms called mycoplasmas. These guys can sneak into cell cultures and cause big problems. Researchers often face up to 35% contamination in their cell lines. Cleaning up these cultures with antibiotics is usually a breeze, except when it comes to bacte
Everyone's favorite reality TV pair, Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell, has ended their four-year relationship. Matt, 33, announced the breakup on Instagram, asking for strength and peace for both of them. The former "Bachelor" couple met on the show's 25th season and have been together since, desp
A new era has begun for Chicago Public Schools with the swearing-in of a hybrid school board. This board, made up of elected and mayoral-appointed members, faces immediate financial challenges and tense negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) for a new contract. The power struggle has bee
Last week, U. S. President Donald Trump made waves by suggesting that the United States should control Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. In response, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had a phone conversation with Trump, reaffirming Greenland's right to decide its own future. T
Imagine a world where bats, those winged creatures of the night, are busy munching on our agricultural pests. A recent study used weather radars to keep an eye on these helpful critters in California's Northern Central Valley during the peak season of 2019. This area is known for its valuable crops
Bees and their tiny gut bacteria hold a fascinating story. Social bees, like honeybees and bumblebees, rely heavily on their gut microbes, which they share among their colony. Recent research has dug deeper into one such bacterium, Gilliamella, found in the guts of different bee species. Scientists
Ever wondered which glaucoma treatment works best? A recent study compared three common methods: deep sclerectomy (DS), canaloplasty, and viscocanaloplasty. The results? DS and canaloplasty kept intraocular pressure (IOP) in check better than viscocanaloplasty. However, DS needed fewer glaucoma meds
Netflix has rolled out a new crime thriller called "Public Disorder, " which just hit the streaming service on January 15. You might have missed it since bigger hits often hog the spotlight, but this Italian series has something intriguing to offer. Let's take a closer look. Set in Rome, "Public Di
Sadly, Brazil is no stranger to violence, especially against transvestigender people. This affects their daily lives and health. The story starts with how these individuals feel unsafe, not just on the streets, but also in places meant to help, like primary healthcare facilities. Why does this matte
