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Can Helicobacter pylori Affect Your Liver?

February 25, 2025

Helicobacter pylori, or HP, is a bacteria that can cause stomach issues. Some people think that getting rid of HP might help with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD. This is because HP can mess with insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar. When insulin isn't working right, it can lead

environment

Hidden Dangers in Your Tap: What You Need to Know

February 23, 2025

Chlorine has been used for over a century to treat water, and it's been effective in preventing waterborne illnesses. However, the discovery of harmful byproducts like THMs and HAAs has raised concerns about the safety of our drinking water. While there are ways to filter out these chemicals at home

politics

Florida's New Immigration Laws: A Deep Dive

February 14, 2025

Florida has just made some big changes to its immigration laws. The state is now spending a lot of money to enforce these new rules. The state will spend nearly 300 million dollars to hire more than 50 new law enforcement officers. These officers will focus on immigration. The money will also be use

science

Microwell Magic: A Revolution in Protein Stability Testing

February 8, 2025

Protein stability is a big deal in biology. Scientists need to know how proteins behave when heated, but traditional methods can be slow and expensive. Enter the new kid on the block: a microplate-based approach to intrinsic differential scanning fluorimetry (DSF). This method can test up to 384 sam

science

How a Gut Bug Causes Big Trouble

February 7, 2025

Helicobacter pylori is a type of bacteria that lives in the stomach. It's known for causing ulcers and can even trigger cancer. One way it does this is by causing something called "gastric intestinal metaplasia" (GIM). GIM is a big deal because it's a step towards stomach cancer. Scientists fou

business

What Did Disney Do For First Quarter?

February 6, 2025

Disney recently shared its first-quarter results. Net income rose by 5% to a whopping $24. 69 billion compared to last year. Also, there was an attempt at favorable market expectations. The bankers at LSEG expected $24. 62 billion, they missed it by about $100 million. Likewise, the adjusted earning

politics

The Sun Shines on Florida: Why Solar Power Might Be the Solution

February 6, 2025

Florida, the Sunshine State, faces a paradox. With its vibrant economy and low taxes, it attracts many. But when it comes to energy, Floridians are stuck with an outdated system. Hurricane Milton slammed Florida in October. It left 3 million people in the dark. This is not just about the st

technology

Pool Water Pollution: Solving The Chlorine Problem

February 5, 2025

Imagine swimming in a pool where the chlorine levels are perfect. That's what scientists are aiming for with a new sensor. This isn't your average sensor. It's a cleverly designed electrode. It has a secret weapon: Fe 3 O 4 Cu-BTC composite. This is mixed with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWC

politics

Florida GOP Pushes Back on DeSantis' Immigration Power Grab

January 29, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, the Florida legislature, controlled by Republicans, didn't give Governor Ron DeSantis everything he asked for. The governor wanted to boost his anti-immigrant credentials by pushing through new immigration enforcement powers during a special session he called this wee

politics

Florida Lawmakers Push Back on DeSantis' Immigration Bill

January 29, 2025

In Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis is facing some pushback from his own party. Recently, Republican lawmakers in a special session quickly dismissed DeSantis' immigration bill. Instead of following the governor's plan, they introduced their own bill. This move is a big deal because DeSantis has had a