Ever heard of Providencia stuartii? It's a type of bacteria that's becoming a big problem in hospitals. Scientists found a tough strain, named MF1, in swine wastewater. When they checked the DNA of this strain, they found lots of genes that help it resist many antibiotics. One of these genes, called
When Donald Trump won re-election, many Black women felt disheartened and started rethinking their roles as political organizers. These women have historically been at the forefront of social and political change in the US, but after Trump's victory, some are considering taking a step back. They've
Ever wondered how social media affects the daily lives of college students in Tunisia? It turns out, many students are spending hours scrolling through their feeds, and this could be leading to a serious problem: social media addiction. Researchers recently took a close look at how widespread this i
Ever wondered what makes someone who attempted suicide decide to seek help? Researchers are diving into this question, focusing on factors like how much people know about suicide, how they feel about it, and the support they get from others. They're using a method called structural equation modeling
Scientists have turned to Twitter to figure out what people really think about medicines used to treat COVID-19. They dug through over 600, 000 US tweets from January 2020 to November 2021, focusing on four drugs: Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin, which had some anecdotal support, and Molnupiravir
The Wisconsin Badgers faced a rough defeat against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday, losing 44-25 and ending a 10-game winning streak in the rivalry. This loss dropped the Badgers to 5-6 on the season, making their chance to become bowl-eligible slim. Let's dive into what went wrong. First off,
Turkish Airlines is testing a new way to make boarding faster. They're using facial recognition technology at airports in Boston and Miami, in the United States. This tech can cut boarding time by half! The airline plans to expand this to other destinations, like Istanbul and Seoul. How does it wor
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious problem worldwide, but it's not just a health issue—it's a political and financial challenge too. We need countries to step up and take charge. Let's start by understanding TB. It's an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs, caused by bacteria. The World Heal
Bernie Sanders, a long-time progressive voice in the Senate, has expressed interest in joining the Finance Committee, which is set to be led by Republicans. This move would bring a strong advocate for social programs to the table, as Sanders aims to shield Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid fro
The incoming Trump administration has a big job ahead in fixing higher education. For years, colleges have raked in tax dollars while pushing their own political views and racking up student debt. They've also become too cozy with foreign financiers, including governments that aren't friendly to the
