Getting sick from the flu can be miserable, but have you ever thought about how dirty air and weather conditions can make things worse? Many parts of China have been struggling with pollution, which raises lots of questions about how this along with the weather, affects our health, particularly our
Nervous about a hernia fix? You might be wondering: does it matter if I'm unconscious or just numb from the waist down during the surgery? A big debate in the surgical circle is whether to go with general anesthesia, where you're completely unconscious or to stay conscious but numb from the waist d
Did you know that not moving around enough can be a serious problem for your health and thinking skills? This is especially true for people with cognitive impairment, which is a fancy term for issues with thinking, remembering, and understanding. In Australia, there's a big question mark over how e
In the last couple of decades, China has been battling air pollution with a fierce determination. The Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan (APPCAP) was launched with a goal to improve air quality. The results were promising. From 2000 to 2023, the average annual concentration of PM2. 5 d
Microplastics are everywhere. In the water we drink, the food we eat, and even in our bodies. A 14-year-old discovered something alarming related to these tiny particles during a science project. She wondered what microplastics might do to our immune cells, so she did an experiment. It was discovere
Mines are dark and dangerous places. One of the biggest risks is the air. Air needs to be monitored closely to keep miners safe. The air in mines can change, making it hard to measure accurately. This can lead to faulty measurements and unsafe conditions. To make sure miners have enough safe ai
Climate change, sparked by a rise in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, is a major issue that requires immediate help. One such invention is direct air capture (DAC), which has the potential to fight climate change. CO2 emissions are bad for the planet. DAC has become a popular topic because it o
Ever noticed how old some of our infrastructure is? Well, President Trump turned the spotlight on our aging air traffic control system. You don't need to be an expert to know 67 people died in a midair crash. This catastrophe took place somewhere near Reagan National Airport. It involved
Sun Country Airlines has a major plan. They want to double their money from cargo in just one year. This will happen after they add eight more Boeing 737-800 freighters to their fleet. These planes will be provided by Amazon. This is a big deal. The company wants to finish integrating these air
Did you know that the tech billionaire Elon Musk was born in Pretoria, South Africa? On June 28, 1971, he entered the world to a Canadian mom and a South African dad. But that's not where his story ends. Musk is a man of many places and many passions. Imagine this: Musk, at just 17 years old, moved
