Spring-loaded plungers use a spring and a plunger (or ball tip) to exert a precise and repeatable force. They are a better option than having engineers cobble together an assembly that uses a simple, ...

The Naegleria fowleri amoeba can cause a rare but fatal brain infection that progresses quickly and can’t be cured. It has been found in several recreational locations in the U.S., with the number of ...

A 73-year-old woman from Nellikuzhi in Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district of Kerala has died of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). The Health department has confirmed that the death occurred ...

Corrections and clarifications: An earlier version misstated the nature of amoebas, which are single-celled eukaryotic organisms. A single-celled organism known as the “brain-eating amoeba” was found ...

Yes, you read that right. A brain-eating amoeba has been found in two popular U.S. national parks, according to a recent study from the U.S. Geological Survey and a number of other institutions that ...

Hot spring lovers beware: Recent research shows these popular vacation spots can harbor a deadly species of amoeba that feasts on brains. Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey and Montana State ...

Some of the country’s most popular national parks are hiding a potentially deadly secret in their water. As part of a new study, researchers found Naegleria fowleri (N. fowleri), also known as the ...

A new federal study has found a rare but dangerous “brain-eating amoeba” in warm recreational waters at several western national park sites — including the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, ...

Brain-eating amoeba, also known as Naegleria fowleri, has claimed 17 lives in four months in Kerala. The state has also reported 96 confirmed cases between January and April 2026. Kerala, in 2025, ...

Kerala Health Minister Veena George urged caution against the rise of 'brain-eating amoeba' cases during the summer months. She also asked people to stay vigilant and take precautions to prevent ...

The story: At a Singapore all-girls secondary school noted for its illustrious history and conservative ideas about womanhood, Choo (Ranice Tay) finds herself unable to follow rules about obedience ...