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As the holiday season brings feasting and festivities, it also leads to a daunting pile of dirty dishes, often left to soak in kitchen sinks—one of the germiest spots in the home. A 2019 study from Cardiff Metropolitan University revealed that kitchen sinks and tap handles harbor high levels of bacteria, including harmful strains like _E. coli_ and _Klebsiella pneumoniae_. These bacteria thrive in damp environments, making soaking dishes in warm water particularly risky. Experts warn that this practice can hinder effective cleaning, as bacteria may survive standard washing methods. To combat this, Dr. Brian Labus from the University of Nevada recommends washing dishes promptly and regularly disinfecting sinks with soapy water followed by an antibacterial spray. For those using dishwashers, opting for models with superheated steam can enhance sanitation. Keeping kitchens clean is essential, especially during the busy holiday season. 
Published: Dec 23 2025, 12 ameznews.inA new study highlights the growing threat posed by megaconstellations of satellites, particularly to astronomy and light pollution. The research, led by NASA Ames scientist Alejandro Borlaff, warns that by 2040, nearly 40% of Hubble telescope images could be compromised by satellite interference, with newer telescopes facing even higher risks. The surge in satellite numbers, driven by companies like SpaceX's Starlink, has raised concerns about light pollution affecting even remote areas, as well as the potential for catastrophic collisions in space, known as Kessler syndrome. Experts, including Dr. John C. Barentine, emphasize the urgent need for updated international regulations to manage satellite launches and mitigate their impact on both terrestrial and space-based observations. The study underscores the necessity for responsible de-orbiting practices and a stronger policy framework to safeguard the future of astronomical research.
Published: Dec 23 2025, 2 ameznews.inA webcam at Yellowstone National Park recently captured a "dirty explosion" at Black Diamond Pool, ejecting superheated water and mud up to 40 feet into the air. This event marks the first time such an explosion has been recorded on camera since a larger eruption in July 2024 damaged a nearby boardwalk and forced tourists to evacuate. The National Park Service noted that rocks the size of grapefruits were propelled hundreds of feet skyward, with the explosion attributed to a blockage in the hot spring's plumbing system. Since then, smaller eruptions have occurred sporadically, prompting the closure of Biscuit Basin to visitors. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has been monitoring the site, emphasizing that the recent activity does not indicate an impending larger eruption, as the underlying magma chamber remains stable and inactive for the foreseeable future.
Published: Dec 23 2025, 9 ameznews.inIn Burundi's Rusizi River, swimming is strongly discouraged due to the legendary crocodile known as Gustave, who is rumored to have killed over 300 people, primarily children and adolescents, since 1987. This notorious creature, estimated to be over 20 feet long and weighing around 2,000 pounds, has become a figure of folklore, with sightings and attacks peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Experts, including herpetologist Patrice Faye, have linked Gustave to numerous fatal incidents, although many attacks go unreported, particularly affecting impoverished communities. Witnesses describe Gustave as having distinctive scars from previous encounters with hunters. While reports of Gustave have dwindled in recent years, with claims of his possible death remaining unverified, the legend endures, leaving locals to wonder if he is still lurking in the waters, waiting for his next opportunity.
Published: Dec 22 2025, 12 ameznews.inIn a historic moment for space exploration, astronaut Bruce McCandless II made headlines on February 7, 1984, when he became the first human to conduct an untethered spacewalk from the space shuttle Challenger. Alongside fellow astronaut Bob Stewart, McCandless donned a Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) and ventured into the void of space, hurtling at nearly 28,900 kilometers per hour (18,000 miles per hour). Despite the daunting speed, the MMU allowed for a gentler experience, moving at just a few miles per hour using nitrogen thrust. McCandless, reflecting on the experience, expressed a mix of elation and pride, likening his freedom from the shuttle to "slipping the surly bonds of Earth." His wife, watching from mission control, felt the tension of the moment, but McCandless lightened the mood with a quip about his leap into history, solidifying his place in the annals of space exploration.
Published: Dec 22 2025, 7 ameznews.inA recent study by psychologist Karl R. Gegenfurtner from Giessen University reveals how supermarkets use colored net bags to manipulate consumer perception of fruit, particularly oranges. The red or orange nets enhance the appearance of the fruit's color, making unripe oranges look more appealing and ripe. This phenomenon, known as the confetti illusion, suggests that our brains are influenced by surrounding colors, leading us to perceive the oranges as more vibrant than they are. Gegenfurtner's personal experience highlights this deception; after purchasing oranges in a net, he discovered they were actually green. The study emphasizes that this visual trickery is not limited to oranges, as other fruits and vegetables are similarly packaged to enhance their appeal. While the impact of this strategy on sales remains unverified, the findings underscore the clever tactics employed by food producers to attract consumers. The research is published in the journal i-Perception.
Published: Dec 23 2025, 7 ameznews.inIceland's government has lifted its summer 2023 suspension on commercial whaling, allowing hunting to resume under new regulations aimed at improving animal welfare. Initially announced in June by Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries Svandís Svavarsdóttir, the suspension followed a report highlighting the prolonged suffering of whales during hunts. The new rules stipulate that whales can only be hunted within 25 meters of boats and prohibit killing if a calf is present, while banning controversial methods like electrification. However, animal rights advocates have criticized the decision, arguing that no regulations can render whaling humane. Kate O’Connell from the Animal Welfare Institute expressed disappointment, asserting that the measures will still lead to unnecessary suffering. Despite the resumption, there remains hope that Iceland may not renew the whaling permit for Hvalur, the last remaining whaling company, in 2024.
Published: Dec 23 2025, 6 ameznews.inDoctors have announced that a man known as the "Geneva Patient" has achieved long-term remission from HIV, marking him as the sixth individual effectively "cured" of the virus. This breakthrough was revealed by the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève and the Institut Pasteur ahead of the International AIDS Conference in Brisbane, Australia. Unlike previous cases where patients received bone marrow transplants from donors with a CCR5 gene mutation that blocks HIV, the Geneva Patient's donor did not carry this mutation. After living with HIV since the early 1990s and undergoing a stem cell transplant in 2018 for leukemia, the patient was weaned off antiretroviral therapy, with no signs of the virus detected 20 months post-treatment cessation. While researchers caution that such cases remain rare, they believe this unique situation could provide valuable insights for future HIV treatments.
Published: Dec 23 2025, 2 ameznews.inA woman in New York City, referred to as the "New York Patient," has reportedly achieved remission from HIV after receiving a transplant of HIV-resistant stem cells and undergoing antiretroviral therapy. This marks her as the first woman and the third person overall to be effectively cured of the virus. Diagnosed with HIV-1 in 2013, she was treated for leukemia with cord blood stem cells from a genetically matched donor featuring the rare CCR5-delta32/32 mutation, which confers resistance to HIV. Remarkably, over 14 months after halting antiretroviral treatment, no detectable traces of the virus remain in her body. This case is particularly significant due to the patient's mixed-race background, highlighting challenges in donor matching for people of color. Experts suggest that using cord blood, which poses fewer risks of complications compared to traditional bone marrow transplants, could make HIV remission treatments more accessible in the future.
Published: Dec 23 2025, 2 ameznews.inA 66-year-old man has become the fourth person to achieve long-term remission from HIV, following a stem cell transplant aimed at treating his leukemia, according to doctors at City of Hope Hospital in California. This patient, who had lived with HIV for 31 years, received stem cells from a donor with a rare genetic mutation and has not needed antiretroviral therapy for 17 months, with no signs of the virus returning. His case is particularly significant as he is the oldest individual to reach remission for both blood cancer and HIV. Dr. Jana Dickter, who will present the findings at AIDS 2022, noted that this breakthrough could pave the way for less intensive chemotherapy options for older patients with similar conditions. While there is currently no cure for HIV, antiretroviral drugs allow many to live healthy lives, underscoring the importance of access to treatment amidst ongoing stigma and financial barriers.
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