Secondary-treated wastewater still transfers antibiotic resistance to fresh produce
A study reveals tertiary-treated wastewater significantly reduces antimicrobial resistance risks in lettuce irrigation compared to secondary-treated water.
Month: January 2026
Evidence links gut microbiome changes to Alzheimer’s progression
Human studies consistently report gut microbiome differences in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, but findings vary widely by cohort, methods, and taxa. Heterogeneity and
Why the age you start smoking matters as much as how much you smoke
Starting smoking at a younger age is associated with substantially higher risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, and death, even after accounting for cumulative smoking exposure.
The long and short of it: Human penis size evolved for both attraction and rivalry, study suggests
This experimental study used life-sized and screen-based 3D male avatars to test how penis size, height, and body shape influence female mate choice and male
Health officials team with a soccer tournament for cervical cancer vaccination for African girls
For a young girl, losing the soccer final 5-0 meant little compared to the goals of a tournament held in Zimbabwe to promote trust in
Minneapolis resident reacts to the shooting of Alex Pretti
“It’s mind boggling and scary, confusing and all of the above”: NBC News’ Morgan Chesky spoke to a Minneapolis resident who says she lives just
Minneapolis on edge after second fatal shooting involving federal officers
Minneapolis was on edge on Sunday after the shooting death of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti, which involved multiple federal officers during the struggle that
Israel to reopen Gaza crossing after search for last dead hostage’s body ends
Israel’s military says its troops are searching for the remains of Ran Gvili, reportedly at a cemetery in northern Gaza.
Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally
Gold is seen as a so-called safe-haven asset that investors buy in times of uncertainty and low interest rates.
Uganda’s military chief denies army assaulted Bobi Wine’s wife
Barbara Kyagulanyi, married to the opposition leader, says she refused to reveal her husband’s whereabouts.
Deadly winter storm grips large parts of the US
A powerful winter storm swept across the country, with heavy snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures affecting millions.
Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits
With GLP-1 drugs rising in popularity, how are businesses adapting to a new type of consumer?
Silicon Valley Wants to Build A.I. That Can Improve A.I. on Its Own
Ricursive Intelligence, founded by two former Google researchers and valued at $4 billion, is among several efforts to automate the creation of artificial intelligence.
Yann LeCun, an A.I. Pioneer, Warns the Tech ‘Herd’ Could Hit a Dead End
Yann LeCun helped create the technology behind today’s chatbots. Now he says many tech companies are on the wrong path to creating intelligent machines.