Did you know that some plants and fungi can team up to clean up heavy metals like cadmium in soil? Recently, scientists discovered that a fungus called Beauveria bassiana FE14 and a type of grass called Miscanthus floridulus can work together to make soil less toxic. Heavy metals in soil are a big p
You might think that China's economy is all about big cities and skyscrapers, but let's look at the reality on the ground. Many shops that sell construction materials are now quiet, with owners hoping for customers to return. This tells us that the real estate market isn't doing so well. But there'
In a big step to make medications more affordable, the Biden administration recently revealed 15 prescription drugs that Medicare will negotiate prices for. Topping the list are drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy from Novo Nordisk. These drugs treat Type 2 diabetes and help with weight management, but th
Burns can be a real challenge to treat. But scientists have come up with a clever solution inspired by nature. They've created a special gel that helps wounds heal faster. This gel is made from chitosan and silk fibroin, with a touch of tannic acid and riboflavin, which helps it stick well to the sk
Imagine a world where computers process more data using simpler systems. That's the promise of multivalued logic (MVL) systems, which go beyond the usual binary logic. Scientists have been trying to make these systems work better using negative transconductance (NTC) devices made from thin semicondu
Heart disease is a big problem in countries like Haiti, where money isn't plenty. Doctors there need more training to handle it. A group tried something new: a virtual course to teach heart health to medical students. They tested it out and found it worked well. Haiti has a shortage of doctors who
Hulu, the go-to place for shows from ABC and Fox, also offers a mix of international content. This January, dive into three underrated shows that you shouldn't miss. First up is "The Jetty, " a British mystery starring Jenna Coleman as Detective Ember Manning. Set in a small town in Lancashire, Embe
Ever wondered what London was like in the 1880s? Well, get ready to dive into that world with Stephen Knight's latest show, "A Thousand Blows, " coming to Hulu next month. It's a rough place, where you either learn to fight or get swallowed whole by the city, as the brutal boxing world shows. The st
Heart failure, a significant health issue, is often linked to inflammation. And guess what? Your food choices can influence this inflammation. The dietary inflammatory score (DIS) is a tool that measures how much inflammation your diet causes. Researchers decided to find out if the DIS could predic
Milwaukee native Bob Uecker, known for his humorous and lively broadcasts, has left a void in the hearts of many baseball fans. He started his career as a player in 1962 with the Milwaukee Braves, and although he had a modest . 200 batting average over six seasons, he played with teams like the St.
