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Finding New Hope Against Leishmaniasis: A Year's Breakthroughs

January 6, 2025

Leishmaniasis, a significant but neglected disease in tropical regions, urgently needs improved treatments. Over the past year, researchers have been active in developing new tests and strategies to find better medicines. The current treatments are limited, making it challenging for doctors to treat

celebrities

Hairstylist Blast: Sexual Harassment & Bullying Alleged at Fox Sports

January 6, 2025

Noushin Faraji, a former hairstylist for Fox Sports, is making some big claims against the network and two of its personalities, Skip Bayless and Joy Taylor. Faraji says Bayless made unwanted advances, offering money for sex. She also claims Fox Sports had a really bad work environment and punished

crime

Vegas Truck Blast: A Veteran's Solemn Message

January 6, 2025

On Wednesday, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The driver, Matthew Alan Livelsberger, a decorated combat veteran, died in the blast. Seven others were injured. Livelsberger, who was struggling with PTSD, left behind letters expressing his political view

health

The Two Faces of Vanadium: Which Is Worse for Your Gut?

January 5, 2025

Vanadium is something we might come into contact with through our food, water, or soil. So, what happens when we swallow it? Researchers used human colon cancer cells, called Caco-2 cells, to mimic what goes on in our intestines. They looked at the effects of vanadyl sulfate (VOSO4) and sodium ortho

science

Revolutionizing Fuel Cells: The Power of Atomic Catalysts

January 5, 2025

Imagine powering your car or home with nothing but water and air. That's the promise of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). But to make this a reality, scientists need to find a way to make a crucial process called oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) happen more efficiently in acidic environme

technology

The Future of Energy Storage: Exploring Vanadium Pentoxide Nanomaterials

January 5, 2025

Ever thought about how tiny structures could change the way we store energy? Let's dive into one-dimensional vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) nanomaterials, which are making waves in the energy storage world. These nanomaterials are like superheroes, packing a punch with high capacity, high rate, and flexi

crime

A Hero's Tragic End: The Story of the Green Beret and the Cybertruck

January 4, 2025

Master Sgt. Matthew Livelsberger, a Green Beret from the 10th Special Forces Group, died in a dramatic event on New Year's Day. He rented a Tesla Cybertruck and blew it up outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. Before his death, investigators found a note where Livelsberger expressed th

business

Jeff Bezos: Earth's Better, Except for Nature

January 4, 2025

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has a clear view: life on Earth has improved in many ways over the past 50 years. Things like infant deaths, global literacy, and poverty rates have all gone down. But there's a big exception: the natural world. It's been hurt by pollution and overuse. Amazon, Bezo

business

Carvana's Stock Drops as Report Uncovers Accounting Issues

January 3, 2025

Carvana, a used-car retailer, saw its stock prices drop recently after a short-seller firm called Hindenburg Research released a report. This report accused Carvana of some serious financial issues. The company was once on the brink of bankruptcy but made a strong comeback, impressing investors and

education

How Neighborhoods Shape Parental Involvement in Kids' Learning

January 3, 2025

Ever wondered how your neighborhood could affect your kids' education? Research has already shown that where you live can help or hinder kids' growth, but it's less clear how exactly neighborhoods do this. A recent study combined maps and surveys to figure out how different neighborhood resources an