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Heat Waves & Guppy Appetites: How Warm Water Spells Trouble for Freshwater Life

November 19, 2024

Global warming is heating up freshwater habitats, and non-native fish are invading these places. Usually, scientists look at these issues separately, but they're both big threats to biodiversity. Fish are ectotherms, meaning their bodies are influenced by the temperature of their water. So, when wat

health

Cadmium in Rice: How Porewater Predicts the Danger

November 19, 2024

Cadmium (Cd) pollution is a serious threat to human health, especially when it ends up in our rice. Predicting how much Cd will be in rice grains is tough because the soil is complex and varies a lot. Scientists found that the water in the soil pores, during the time when rice grains are filling out

health

Why Wealth Impacts Heart, Kidney, and Sugar Levels

November 18, 2024

Ever heard of CKM syndrome? It's when heart, kidney, and metabolic issues happen together. This is a big deal in the US, but we don't know much about how where you live and how much you make affect it. Let's dive in. CKM syndrome can be serious, but not everyone has the same risk. Poorer neighborho

health

Metabolic Syndrome: A Mind-Body Connection

November 18, 2024

Metabolic syndrome is a growing health issue in the US, but current treatments like lifestyle changes and medication aren't always effective. Interestingly, it often comes with mental health problems. This study looks at how psychological difficulties, specifically "dysregulation, " affect metabolic

technology

Guessing When Documents Were Made

November 18, 2024

Have you ever wondered when a document on the web was created? It’s not always easy to tell, and that’s a problem. Sometimes, that little timestamp at the bottom is missing or can’t be trusted. So, scientists have come up with a clever idea: using the content of the document to figure it out. Meet

entertainment

Snake Eater: A Different Kind of Metal Gear Solid

November 18, 2024

It’s been 20 years since Naked Snake took a massive leap—literally—into the jungles of Tselinoyarsk. This wasn’t just another Metal Gear Solid game; it became the perfect one, setting new standards for stealth and storytelling. Instead of sticking with the familiar, Metal Gear Solid 3 took us back t

environment

Unpacking the Heavy Metal Menace in Tunisia's Phosphogypsum

November 17, 2024

Tunisia grapples with a significant challenge: managing tons of phosphogypsum, a byproduct of phosphate mining that's causing serious environmental harm. This study delves into the heavy metal contamination in phosphogypsum waste from the Mdhilla region, Gafsa, in southern Tunisia. Researchers analy

science

Barley's Hidden Strength: How Some Plants Thrive in Drought

November 17, 2024

When water is scarce, barley plants need to be really smart about using their stored food. This study looked at three different types of barley plants to see how they handle this challenge. They found that one type, called Yousef, was way better at moving food from its stems to its seeds. This helps

health

Walking Faster, Staying Healthier: How Quick Strides Tackle Obesity-Linked Diseases

November 16, 2024

Ever wondered how walking speed can impact health, especially when dealing with obesity? A recent study took a closer look at this, using data from comprehensive health checkups. Researchers focused on people with obesity, divided into groups based on body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference. T

health

Discovering Healthy Bacteria in Breast Milk: A New Hope Against Cancer

November 16, 2024

Scientists in Türkiye have found something amazing in breast milk. They discovered four new strains of a bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum. These tiny helpers might be our new allies in the fight against colon cancer. First, let's talk about their superpowers. These bacteria can survive