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Coati's Urban Parasite Puzzle

March 25, 2025

In the bustling urban jungle, a unique dance unfolds between hosts and parasites. This dance is shaped by various factors. These include the host's size, behavior, how crowded they are, and where they live. These factors can shake up the usual infection patterns seen in nature. The South American co

science

Mercury's Hidden Path: Unveiling Exposure in South American Marine Mammals

March 22, 2025

Mercury is a sneaky element that comes in three different forms. The most troublesome form is methylmercury. It can easily slip through cellular barriers and build up in the bodies of marine mammals. In fact, over 90 percent of the mercury in these animals is in this form. This is a big deal because

crime

Celebrity Homes Under Siege

February 19, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, the homes of some big-name celebrities were targeted by thieves. The home of a famous Hollywood couple, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, was broken into on a day meant for love, Valentine's Day. The intruders left a mess, breaking glass and ransacking the place. It's st

science

Fish and Plants: Cerritos' Ancient Feasts

February 7, 2025

Deep in southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, near the coast, lies a treasure trove of ancient history. These lands hold some of the oldest coastal pottery in South America. The people who lived here, thousands of years ago, left behind earthen mounds called Cerritos. The Cerritos were built arou

entertainment

Netflix's Latest Hit: A Korean Thriller in Colombia

February 6, 2025

Picture this: a young Korean guy moves to Colombia, and instead of finding a nice, quiet life, he stumbles into a world of crime. The movie is "Bogotá: City of the Lost, " and it's making waves on Netflix. The movie is not just about a Korean protagonist in a foreign land, it is about a yo

crime

Sports Stars Warned: Protect Your Homes from Sneaky Thieves!

November 23, 2024

Imagine you're rich and famous, like an NBA or NFL superstar. You might think your homes are safe, right? Wrong! The NBA has recently warned its players about some really skilled thieves. These aren't your average burglars; they're part of organized crime rings from South America. They use high-tech

crime

Burglaries Hit NFL Stars: Mahomes & Kelce Targeted

November 22, 2024

The Kansas City Chiefs are having a great season, with Patrick Mahomes leading the team and Travis Kelce impressing fans. But off the field, these stars recently faced a scary situation. Their homes were burglarized in early October. This news shocked the NFL, not just because of the crimes themselv

crime

The Colorado Crime Spree: Why Asian Homes are Targets

November 4, 2024

Burglars in Colorado have been targeting homes of Asian American business owners, and the problem is spreading. Over the past year, $1 million worth of cash and luxuries have been stolen from homes in Douglas County. Police believe this is part of a wider crime ring called the South American Theft G