Scientists found that a sea anemone can distinguish helpful bacteria from harmful bacteria without antibodies or immune memory cells

Scientists found that a sea anemone can distinguish helpful bacteria from harmful bacteria without antibodies or immune memory cells

The sea anemone Nematostella vectensis. In the enlarged section, the nematosomes—which are key to the immune system of these invertebrates—are highlighted. (Credit: HHU/Nida Kaya) A simple sea anemone (a small plant with white, red, blue or purple flowers that are shaped like cups and have dark centres) can distinguish helpful bacteria from harmful invaders despite…

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In 2023, Australia put a 330-square-metre floating wetland on a wastewater lagoon; two years later researchers found methane emissions had fallen by up to 66%

In 2023, Australia put a 330-square-metre floating wetland on a wastewater lagoon; two years later researchers found methane emissions had fallen by up to 66%

Floating wetlands slash wastewater greenhouse gas emissions Installing a floating wetland planted with native vegetation on an Australian municipal wastewater lagoon cut methane emissions by up to 66 per cent, according to the results of a two-year field trial. Published on 25 August 2026 in the Journal of Environmental Management, the peer-reviewed study looked at…

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"Make your life miserable": Candace Owens hits back at Donald Trump over “vile” remark during livestream

“Make your life miserable”: Candace Owens hits back at Donald Trump over “vile” remark during livestream

Candace Owens addressed criticism from Donald Trump during a livestream after he called her “vile” in a Truth Social post. Responding with sarcasm, she questioned the motive behind his remarks and suggested political pressure may be involved. Owens framed the attack as part of an ongoing pattern, hinting at deeper dynamics while avoiding a detailed…

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Who are Erik Slavin, Lara Korte? Stars and Stripes editor, reporter fired by Pentagon for ‘insubordination’ |

The Pentagon has fired two journalists at Stars and Stripes after they publicly defended the military newspaper’s editorial independence. Editor-in-chief Erik Slavin and Middle East reporter Lara Korte were both given separation notices on Friday, with the Pentagon citing “insubordination” as the reason. Publisher Max Lederer was also dismissed, days after announcing that he planned…

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Meet Ian Smith, the 81-year-old British former dentist who started posting TikTok videos to promote his novel and attracted 1.5 million followers with life advice | World News

Meet Ian Smith, the 81-year-old British former dentist who started posting TikTok videos to promote his novel and attracted 1.5 million followers with life advice | World News

Representative Image of an elderly man creating joyful TikTok videos, sharing positivity and life lessons with a diverse audience (AI-generated image) At 81, Ian Smith from Snettisham in Norfolk, England, has attracted a large following on TikTok by sharing short videos about positivity, motivation and lessons from life. The former dentist retired in 2022 after…

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