Imagine a veterinarian who opens her doors to animals in need during a wildfire. That’s exactly what Annie Harvilicz, a Los Angeles vet, did. She welcomed over 40 dogs, cats, and even a rabbit named Oreo into her home and an empty pet hospital. Why? Because their owners couldn’t take them along as t
A leader of Japan's Yakuza crime syndicate, Takeshi Ebisawa, pleaded guilty to trafficking drugs, weapons, and nuclear material. He was caught trying to sell weapons-grade plutonium to an undercover agent posing as an Iranian general. Ebisawa's criminal activities went beyond drugs and weapons. He a
Ever heard of a tiny bacteria that can change how your body handles cancer? Meet Parvimonas micra (Pm), a germ that usually hangs out in your mouth. Scientists have found that Pm can mess with the immune system in a way that helps colorectal cancer (CRC) grow faster. Pm works by changing special im
Imagine finding something unusual in a quiet storage facility. That's exactly what happened in northwest Harris County when FBI agents discovered a cooler filled with sulfuric acid in a unit tied to a New Orleans attack suspect. This isn't your everyday storage unit story; it's part of a larger inve
As the temperatures start to drop, it's time to switch up your skincare routine. Chapped lips and dry skin are common issues when winter comes knocking, so let's talk about how to tackle them. When you're hunting for skincare products, go for the thick stuff. Dermatologist Jennifer Lucas recommends
Ever wondered how your wearable devices could become even better? Well, scientists have just figured out a way to make them stretchier, more durable, and even self-repairing! They've discovered a new kind of conductive material that's based on tiny silver wires known as Ag NWs. These Ag NWs are mixe
Recycling old lithium-ion batteries is a big deal these days. Current methods use a lot of energy and money, and they can be bad for the environment. This study suggests a new, eco-friendly way to separate important battery parts, like lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and graphite. The key is their diff
When people get a stem cell transplant from someone else (called allogeneic transplant), their immune system takes a big hit. This makes them super vulnerable to infections from bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Even with better protection strategies, bacterial infections in the bloodstream (called BSIs
You know how sometimes wastewater has too much nitrogen but not enough oxygen-demanding stuff? That's a problem! One way we deal with this is using biological contact oxidation reactors (BCOR). These reactors use certain microorganisms to help remove the nitrogen. In this story, scientists found tha
Did you know that some kids who stutter might hear music differently? Scientists wanted to find out if kids who stutter can tell the difference between musical notes (pitch) and sounds (timbre) the same way kids who don't stutter can. They did some tests to compare the two groups. First, they playe
