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When a flesh-eating parasite returned to US farms after 60 years, animal health companies quickly repurposed existing medications to protect livestock. While officials work on a permanent solution, these emergency treatments are giving farmers hope and buying precious time.
One in three people carry a brain parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, yet most never get sick. Scientists just discovered why: your immune cells have a built-in self-destruct switch that takes the invader down with them.
Researchers discovered how a deadly parasite evades the immune system using a "molecular shredder," solving a puzzle that stumped scientists for four decades. The breakthrough opens new pathways for treating sleeping sickness, which affects communities across sub-Saharan Africa.
A researcher sorting through old spider specimens in Brazil spotted what looked like a pearl necklace on a tiny spider. It turned out to be a brand new parasite species that had been sitting unnoticed in the collection for years.
A newly approved topical solution gives U.S. cattle producers their first effective tool to prevent and treat New World screwworm infestations that threaten the agricultural industry. The pour-on treatment also controls cattle fever tick, offering ranchers multiple protections in one application.
Researchers discovered that malaria parasites contain tiny spinning crystals powered by the same chemical reaction used in rocket engines. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments and inspire advances in microscopic robotics.
Gaming giant Valve just gave fans the gift of creativity by releasing free design files for its popular Steam Controller. Now anyone with a 3D printer can make custom accessories for the sold-out gamepad.
Tasmania is strengthening its family violence laws with reforms that extend reporting periods for coercive control, clarify strangulation offenses, and introduce a groundbreaking levy that makes offenders pay compensation directly to survivors.
A rare group of people can suppress HIV without medication, and researchers studying them just discovered something remarkable: some may be completely cured. These "elite controllers" could hold the key to helping 40 million people worldwide beat the virus.
A rare group of people can naturally suppress HIV without medication, and their immune systems may hold the key to curing 40 million people worldwide. Researchers studying these "elite controllers" believe they're closer than ever to understanding how the human body can beat HIV on its own.
WhatsApp just gave parents a safer way to let preteens message and call, with full parental controls built in. The new accounts let parents decide who can contact their kids and which groups they can join.
Smart ring maker Oura just launched a feature that helps people see how hormonal birth control affects their body's rhythms. Starting May 6th, users can track how over 20 types of contraception influence their temperature, sleep, and recovery patterns.
Vietnam is launching a nationwide effort to protect its livestock industry through better disease control and smarter farming practices. The initiative aims to help rural communities thrive while building a more resilient food system.
NASA's Mission Control in Houston is proving that teamwork on the ground is just as vital as astronauts in space, successfully guiding the Artemis II crew toward the moon with zero major issues. Over 50 years after the first moon missions, the same principles of careful decision-making and crew safety are bringing humanity back to deep space.
Apple just made it easier for parents to create safer online spaces for their children with a suite of intuitive tools launching this fall. The new features let families control what kids see, who they talk to, and when they use their devices.
The Federal Aviation Administration just launched a hiring campaign aimed directly at gamers, recognizing their skills translate perfectly to directing air traffic. With a severe controller shortage and salaries averaging $155,000 after three years, the agency is betting young gamers have exactly what they need.
Three new male birth control options could hit the market within years, and men around the world are flooding researchers with requests to join clinical trials. After decades of relying solely on condoms and vasectomies, demand is surging as men seek ways to share reproductive responsibility.
Thailand just administered contraceptive vaccines to wild elephants for the first time, offering a compassionate solution to prevent human-wildlife conflict. The seven-year birth control shot helps manage growing elephant populations while keeping these endangered animals safe and healthy.
A breakthrough calibration tool called DriftGuard just cracked the code on Xbox controller stick drift, offering gamers a free permanent fix. The solution stores calibration data directly in the controller's memory, making it impossible for official updates to undo.
A motorcycle engineer from Rugby just shattered the world record for fastest remote control car, hitting 234 mph with a vehicle he built in his spare time. The childhood dream turned real started with an 8-year-old's first RC car.
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