A new design tweak in the tiny molecules of ether solvents lets sodium metal batteries stay reliable from -40 to 70°C. Scientists found that the usual weakly solvating ethers are too volatile, which makes them unsafe at high temperatures. By reshaping the ether molecules, they strengthened the
A new study shows that kids across the U. S. are not doing as well now as they were before the pandemic. The report, released by a nonprofit that focuses on child and family health, looks at four big areas: money, school, health, and home life. The overall score for child well‑being went down fro
Speed and certainty aren’t just for sports—they seem to play a role in police lineups too. A pair of studies looked into how well eyewitnesses can pick out suspects in person shortly after a crime. While most research uses photos instead of real people, these studies focused on actual showups where
When cadets at military academies tear their ACL, surgery often follows—and the type of graft used can shape their recovery journey. New research looks at how different grafts impact not just physical strength but also mental confidence during rehabilitation. Quadriceps strength, a key factor in kne
Heavy rain disrupted racing plans at New England Dragway but didn’t stop fans from seeing impressive performances across multiple classes. Dallas Glenn took the Pro Stock win in a tight finish, beating Matt Hartford by just seven thousandths of a second. The race showcased how close professional dra
Peru heads to the polls this weekend in a close presidential vote that could push Latin America further right—or break the trend. Two very different candidates are competing. Keiko Fujimori, a conservative backed by her father’s old supporters, represents a tough-on-crime approach tied to her family
A high-end Italian fashion brand is taking clothing design to a whole new level—literally. Prada has teamed up with a space tech company to create a special inner layer for NASA astronauts, blending style with function miles above Earth. The new piece isn’t just about looking good; it includes knitt
South Carolina’s schools have quietly moved up in national rankings, proving that change is possible even in areas where people once gave up hope. For years, the state’s education system was stuck in a cycle of low expectations and poor results. Some even joked about being better than Mississippi, a
Colon polyps are small growths that can turn into cancer if ignored. Not all places have the same rates of these growths. In Qinghai Province, China, the numbers might be different because of where it’s located and who lives there. This province sits high on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, where the air
A few years ago, decentralized finance was like an unlocked vault. Bad actors walked away with billions every month. But something changed. In 2022, hackers drained over $2. 6 billion from DeFi. By 2024, that number dropped to $534 million. Attacks got smaller, smarter, and harder to pull off. Bridg
