Share on PinterestNew research suggesting that electricity can kill bacteria may have long-term implications for combating ‘superbugs.’Scientists have known since the 1960s that electricity can kill or suppress the growth of bacteria. The increasing threat posed by antibiotic resistant superbugs in recent years, however, has given added urgency to the search for new ways to…
Environment 30 April 2020 By Donna Lu Microplastics are being swept into the deep oceanKane et al. (2020) Deep underwater currents are creating large build-ups of microplastics in biologically rich areas on the sea floor. Ian Kane at the University of Manchester in the UK and his colleagues analysed the effect of slow-moving currents on…
Month after month, Patricia Hunter and other members of the Nursing Home Reform Coalition logged onto video calls with congressional representatives, seeking support for a proposed federal rule setting minimum staff levels for nursing homes. Finally, after decades of advocacy, the Biden administration in 2023 tackled the problem of perennial understaffing of long-term care facilities.
Pros Grippy, powder-coated finish Wide range of weights available Well-balanced Color-coded design Cons Some long-term flaking/chipping issues (though minimal) Having the right grip is key to safe and efficient kettlebell workouts. These powder-coated classics are among the grippiest we've tested, with just the right amount of friction to eliminate the need for chalking the hands.
Signs point the way to measles testing in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District on Feb. 27 in Seminole, Texas, during the 2025 West Texas measles outbreak. (Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images) After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status