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The Uneven Impact of Cooling the Planet: Solar Geoengineering and Mortality

December 18, 2024

Let's talk about solar geoengineering (SG), a method that tries to cool down the Earth by reflecting sunlight back into space. Scientists have been wondering how effective this could be in saving lives from heat-related deaths. They used two climate models and a look into how temperature affects mor

health

Is Listerine the Secret to Treating Fungus on Nails?

December 17, 2024

Ever heard of using mouthwash to treat nail fungus? Believe it or not, Listerine might just be the low-cost trick you need. Roughly one in ten people will deal with nail fungus in their lifetime, and it's not easy to get rid of. Nails, especially toenails, grow slowly, making treatment a long and ex

health

Why Veterinarians in Bangladesh Choose Antibiotics: A Closer Look

December 17, 2024

When it comes to prescribing antibiotics for farm animals, veterinarians in Bangladesh face a mix of challenges and influences. A study using the COM-B model, which stands for Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation, explored what drives their decisions. This model helps understand why people do wha

science

Smart Tricks to Boost Enzyme-Electrode Connections in Bioelectrocatalysis

December 16, 2024

Today, scientists are finding clever ways to connect enzymes with electronic gadgets, called electrodes. These tools help enzymes generate electricity or make important chemical compounds. In the past, these connections weren't very strong, but now, thanks to improved protein engineering, we can mak

crime

Olivet University: California Court Says No More

December 16, 2024

Olivet University, founded by Korean-American cleric David Jang, has been ordered to close by a California judge. The university is no stranger to legal trouble, with a federal criminal investigation underway for money laundering, visa fraud, and labor trafficking. The state's education regulator, t

science

Flowering in Brassica napus: The Tug-of-War Between Two Transcription Factors

December 16, 2024

Every plant has its own clock, and in the case of rapeseed (Brassica napus), two transcription factors are calling the shots. Say hello to BnaC09. FUL and BnaC06. WIP2! These guys are like the good cop (BnaC09. FUL) and the bad cop (BnaC06. WIP2) when it comes to flowering time. Early bloomers are

health

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Calculator: Fair or Unfair?

December 15, 2024

In 2021, the vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) calculator was revised to address concerns about equity. This tool was originally designed to estimate the likelihood of successful vaginal birth after a previous cesarean delivery. One of the factors considered by the algorithm was race and ethnicity

politics

Trump’s Late-Night Transition Buzz

December 15, 2024

When the sun sets, Donald Trump’s transition efforts ramp up. Since the election, over half of his staff announcements have been made after 6 p. m. , often after 10 p. m. This night owl routine has sparked late-night social media chatter and news coverage. Trump’s evenings are filled with events lik

environment

The Carbon Dance: How Cities Change River Water

December 14, 2024

You know how rivers are like veins, carrying water from one place to another? Well, dissolved inorganic carbon, or DIC, is a crucial part of this watery journey. DIC is basically carbon that's dissolved in water, and it plays a big role in the carbon cycle. Scientists studied two rivers in a big cit

health

Timing BCG Treatment After Bladder Surgery: Does It Matter?

December 14, 2024

You might be wondering if the timing of BCG treatment after bladder tumor removal affects how well it works. BCG, which stands for Bacillus Calmette-Guerin, is a common treatment for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Doctors often use a procedure called transurethral resection of bladder t