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 ...

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, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

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 ...

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, ...

Issa Okamoto has been traveling since she was little, but not necessarily with her parents. “Honestly, seeing my mom on a flight, I’m like ‘What is happening?’” the 22-year-old content creator and ...

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 ...

Free-living amoebae are emerging as a global health concern, fueled by warming temperatures and outdated water systems. While many are harmless, some can cause deadly infections and even protect other ...

Revisiting “Pride and Prejudice” from Mary Bennet’s point of view, “The Other Bennet Sister” from BritBox offers a different type of onscreen heroine. By Eleanor Stanford As she was playing the lead ...

These invisible invaders are getting some peace of “mind” on your vacation. Often associated with big skies and purple mountains majesty, the US National Parks are increasingly becoming a cesspool for ...

A rare “brain-eating amoeba” has been found in recreational waters at several western national parks, including Lake Mead, Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Researchers discovered Naegleria fowleri, which ...