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TikTok Creators: Waiting for the Ban to Drop?

January 6, 2025

TikTok creators are in limbo, waiting for a Supreme Court decision. A law might force TikTok to cut ties with its Chinese parent, ByteDance, leading to a U. S. ban. This could happen by January 19 if the court agrees with the U. S. government's national security concerns. But TikTok and its creators

environment

Plastic Pollution: How Corals Face the Microplastic Challenge

January 6, 2025

Coral reefs, the underwater cities of the ocean, are facing a sneaky threat: microplastics. These tiny plastic particles, less than 5 millimeters in size, are becoming increasingly common in our seas. Scientists wanted to figure out how different amounts of these microplastics affect reef-building c

politics

The Uncertain Future of January 6th Rioters: Will Trump’s Presidency Stop Prosecutions?

January 5, 2025

President Trump’s return isn’t until later this month, but it's already shaking up the Justice Department’s ongoing cases against the January 6th rioters. Over 1, 570 people have been arrested, making it the largest criminal probe in US history. However, the election results are making defendants de

environment

Plastic Pollution: How Biofilms Boost Cadmium Adsorption

January 5, 2025

Did you know that some plastics can soak up heavy metals like a sponge? Biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) mulch is designed to replace conventional polyethylene (PE) mulch in farming. The goal? To cut down on plastic waste and microplastics in soil. But it turns out, these tiny plastic bits can al

environment

The Hidden Danger of Masks in Landfills: A Plant's Perspective

January 5, 2025

Imagine what happens when you toss a disposable face mask into a landfill. Scientists have been looking into this, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in mask use. They found that these masks can break down over time, releasing tiny pieces called microplastics and harmful chemicals

health

The Impact of Digestion on Wheat Bran's Ability to Lower Blood Sugar

January 5, 2025

You know how wheat bran is great for managing blood sugar levels? Well, it turns out that what happens to it during digestion can change its effectiveness. Scientists decided to see exactly how much the digestive process alters wheat bran's power to lower blood sugar. They looked at how well it bind

health

The Silent Invader: How Pig Pathogens Adapted to Humans

January 5, 2025

Have you heard about Streptococcus suis? It's a sneaky bug that's caused some serious problems in pigs, leading to major losses for the farming industry. Yet, its threat to humans was often overlooked, even after a big outbreak in Sichuan, China, that left people very sick. Scientists in Zhejiang P

business

Health Insurance Giants: Who's Really in Control?

January 5, 2025

Ever wondered who's calling the shots in the U. S. health insurance market? It's not a secret that a few big players have been gobbling up smaller companies. Take CVS Health, for instance. In 2018, they scooped up Aetna. That same year, Cigna bought Express Scripts. Fast forward to 2023, Kaiser Perm

health

Navigating Wheelchair Challenges: A User's Perspective

January 5, 2025

Using a manual wheelchair (MWC) can be tough, especially for new users. A recent study talked to 18 clinicians and 25 MWC users to find out what makes things hard for them. They spent time at various rehabilitation centers, having chats that lasted between 30 to 60 minutes. They asked about moving a

science

Quick Experiment: Switch Results Vary by Host

January 5, 2025

Ever wondered what happens when you switch up genetic experiments? Scientists did just that, testing nine different genetic switches in three varied hosts. Imagine 27 unique combinations! The outcome? The host mattered more than the switch itself. Adjusting switches had a minor impact, while the hos