Florida's warm waters are home to a dangerous bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus. This year, four people have died from infections caused by it. The bacteria loves warm seawater and can enter the body through open wounds or contaminated food, like raw oysters. It's unclear how the recent victims in F
Jenny Fisher, a biology professor at Indiana University Northwest, has been selected for a prestigious fellowship with the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This program, known as the E. Kika De La Garza science fellowship, aims to boost agricultural opportunities and support Hispanic-Serving
Crypto is getting a makeover thanks to new laws. These changes could shake up how we handle digital money. Let's break it down. First up, the GENIUS Act. This law allows companies to create stablecoins, which are like digital dollars. Big players are eyeing this, but there's a catch. Stablecoins do
Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency, had a strong week. It reached its highest price since January, trading at around $3, 506. 48. This surge came as President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, a big deal for the crypto world. Ether's rise was notable because it outperformed bitcoin
Crypto has always been a rollercoaster, and the latest twist is a big one. Pump. fun, a site where anyone can create and buy memecoins, just raised a whopping $600 million in just 12 minutes. That's not all—it also raised $720 million through private sales, making its total haul around $1. 3 billion
Scientists have found a key protein in the sticky stuff that holds together sludge granules in seawater. This protein might be the reason these granules stay strong and can remove phosphate from water. The granules were grown in a special reactor using seawater and acetate, a common carbon source. T
In a major move, the President has just signed the GENIUS Act into law. This new legislation is a big deal for the crypto world, especially for stablecoins. Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency that are less risky because their value is tied to real assets, like the U. S. dollar. The GENIUS Act
Bird flu, or H5N1, is jumping from animals to humans more often. Labs need better tools to catch it early. Right now, most labs use tests that can spot the flu but can't tell if it's the dangerous H5N1 strain. This is a problem because knowing the exact type of flu helps doctors treat patients bette
Care aides are the unsung heroes in long-term care homes, providing essential support to residents. They handle daily activities and ensure residents get the attention they need. But this job is tough and can lead to high stress and job dissatisfaction. While we know a lot about what causes stress a
Food poisoning is a big problem worldwide. It's getting worse because bacteria are becoming resistant to treatments. Scientists are working hard to find better ways to detect these harmful bugs quickly and accurately. One promising solution involves a special tool called PfAgo. It's like a tiny, pr
