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Overnight Crime Wave Hits Vehicles in Palos Hills

December 31, 2024

In the quiet night of Dec. 27, Palos Hills saw a surge in car burglaries. Seven vehicles fell victim to thieves, with items like GPS devices, cell phones, and even a child's stuffed toy being taken. Most of the break-ins happened in community parking lots of apartment and condo complexes, but one ca

health

Fighting Drug Resistance: A Community Conversation in Cumilla

December 30, 2024

Antibiotic resistance is a big deal globally, and it's particularly worrying in low-income countries like Bangladesh. A project called COSTAR is trying to fix this problem in Cumilla. This project uses something called the Community Dialogue Approach (CDA) to help people understand antibiotics bette

entertainment

2024's LGBTQ Celebrity Breakouts: A Year of Pride and Self-Discovery

December 30, 2024

This year, the world witnessed several celebrities courageously share their LGBTQ identities with the public. Some, like Sophia Bush, used platforms like Glamour magazine to openly announce they are queer. Others, such as Amber Ruffin, took to social media during Pride Month to proudly declare their

science

How Low Temperatures Affect Sewage Treatment Biofilms

December 30, 2024

In cities, sewage treatment plants use unique reactors with moving bed biofilms to clean wastewater. These reactors rely on microbes to break down the waste. Scientists studied how cold temperatures impact these microbes. They found that when it gets cold, the quality of the treated water decreases.

science

Temperature's Impact on Bacteria in Mountain Streams

December 29, 2024

In mountain streams, temperature plays a big role in shaping the community of bacteria living in the sediment. While temperature and nutrients are important factors in oceans and lakes, their influence on mountain stream bacteria isn't well understood. Scientists studied the Taizicheng River, a high

environment

Photos Capture Seldom-Seen Tribe in Amazon Jungle

December 29, 2024

Deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, remote cameras have snapped incredible photos of an isolated tribe known as the Massaco, whose territory spreads across Brazil. This tribe, numbering around 200 to 300 people, continues to thrive despite encroaching threats from mining and logging firms.

education

Unlocking Black History: Florida Students Learn Beyond School Walls

December 28, 2024

Florida may have required African American history in schools for decades, but many students still receive incomplete lessons. This gap has led to community efforts like Charlene Farrington's Saturday classes at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach. Here, students delve into South Flor

health

Exploring Sexual Violence in Conflicts: New Research Insights

December 27, 2024

Sexual violence isn't always a part of war, but when it happens, it leaves deep wounds on survivors and their communities. This review takes a fresh look at recent studies on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). It dives into new findings and suggests where future research should head. CRSV is

health

Understanding Death: Muslim Views on Postmortem Child Sampling

December 27, 2024

Ever wondered how scientists study child deaths? One method is Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling (MITS), which helps understand the causes of child mortality. This process is used in countries with high child death rates, like Ethiopia. But guess what? In many places, people worry if this method go

science

Transforming Fish Waste into Green Gold: How Polyhedral Hollow Spheres Boost Aquaponics

December 27, 2024

Ever wondered how to turn fish poop into plant food? Well, scientists have found a clever way to do just that! They've designed a special filter to speed up the process of breaking down fish waste. This helps plants in aquaponics systems grow better and reduces waste. The filter uses tiny, hollow ba