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Bloodstream Infections After Stem Cell Transplants: What Doctors Look For

January 7, 2025

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

environment

Green Heroes: How Protected Areas in Greece Fight Invasive Plants

January 7, 2025

You might think that places in Greece set aside for protection are overflowing with unwanted plants. Guess what? Researchers split Greece into small squares to check this out. Surprisingly, they discovered that areas with more protected spots actually have slightly fewer invasive plants. Why's that?

science

Meet Acidobacteria: The Heroes in Low C/N Wastewater Treatment

January 7, 2025

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

entertainment

Marvel Rivals May Soon Welcome the Fantastic Four

January 6, 2025

Get ready for a big surprise in the world of Marvel Rivals! A sneaky leak from China suggests that NetEase's popular third-person shooter game is about to add the Fantastic Four to its lineup. That's right, Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and Thing could be joining the action as soon

finance

Risk in the Crypto World: How Much Buffer Do We Need?

January 6, 2025

Ever since digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum started gaining traction with investors, a big question has been on everyone's mind: how risky are these investments? To answer that, we took a close look at two key metrics: Value-at-Risk (VaR) and Expected Shortfall (ES). These measures help

environment

Plants Powering Pollution-Fighting Batteries

January 6, 2025

Industrial wastewater often contains harmful pollutants like p-chlorophenol (4-CP) and hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). Scientists are looking for ways to clean up this mess and create energy at the same time. They've been experimenting with a type of plant called Leersia hexandra and a clever system c

science

The Microscopic Magic Behind Aged Liupao Tea

January 6, 2025

Think tea is just tea? Think again. Scientists have discovered that Liupao tea, much like your favorite wine, improves with age. How does it do that? Tiny bacteria work their magic over nine years, transforming 18 compounds in the tea. The result? A sweeter, smoother brew that's sure to delight your

science

Superfood Cyanobacteria: Boosting Iron for Maize Plants in Hungry Soil

January 4, 2025

Ever heard of tiny superheroes called cyanobacteria? Under iron-scarce conditions, these guys produce special compounds called siderophores. Siderophores are like little iron magnets, helping plants absorb this essential nutrient even when it's in short supply. Scientists from various labs set out t

health

How Kids with Serious Health Issues See Their Wellbeing

January 4, 2025

Ever wondered how kids with life-threatening illnesses feel about their wellbeing? A recent study explored this by understanding the perceived wellbeing (pWB) of young people with serious health conditions. These kids face real challenges, but the study didn't focus on their illnesses alone. It delv

science

The Hidden Danger of Mirror Bacteria

January 4, 2025

Imagine if scientists created life that could make us all sick. Sound far-fetched? Well, that's what some experts are warning about with "mirror bacteria. " These are not just any bacteria. They are made differently, using right-handed amino acids instead of the usual left-handed ones. Scientists fi