Plastic particles, too small to see, might be sneaking into hospital IVs. These tiny bits, called nanoplastics, come from the plastic bags and tubes used for infusions. Scientists have known about bigger plastic bits in IVs, but these nanoplastics are a newer concern. They are hard to detect and mea
Earth's magnetic field is a vital shield that protects life and creates beautiful auroras. Right now, a weak spot in this shield is expanding over the South Atlantic Ocean. This isn't new, but recent data shows it's growing faster than expected. For over a decade, the European Space Agency's Swarm
Babies born with physical birth defects face unique challenges. Their growth and body development are often different from other babies. This is especially true for those born at full term. A recent study looked at how these babies grow while in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). It also tried
In a surprising move, the US has sent $230 million to Lebanon. This money is meant to help Lebanon's military and police. The goal is to weaken Hezbollah, a powerful armed group in Lebanon. The US gave $190 million to the Lebanese Armed Forces and $40 million to the Internal Security Forces. This ha
Amazon is back with a fresh tech showcase, and it's been a while since they had one of these big events. Sure, they've had smaller gatherings for Kindles and Alexa AI, but this is the first major stage reveal for Echo products since 2023. A lot has changed at Amazon since then, especially with Panos
Pierre Jaquet-Droz was a clever watchmaker. He lived over 200 years ago. He made three amazing robots. They could write, draw, and play music. These robots were like toys. But they were also very smart. They showed how machines could do things like humans. Jaquet-Droz's robots were special. They we
Lebanon is at a crossroads. The government is about to tackle a big issue: should Hezbollah give up its weapons? This is a crucial moment, as Hezbollah refuses to disarm, while others push for it. The debate has gained momentum since last year's war with Israel, which shook up the balance of power i
MRI is a big deal in medicine. It's safe, detailed, and great at looking at soft tissues. Over 100 million scans happen every year. Now, scientists are making tiny sensors for MRI to detect brain chemicals. These sensors use special nanoparticles and proteins. They can pick up on things like dopamin
Scientists have cooked up a clever way to measure how well antioxidants can neutralize harmful nitric oxide radicals. This isn't just any method; it's a fancy fluorescent one that uses tiny gold particles to do the job. First, they create these radicals from a compound called sodium nitroprusside.
A new plan is on the table. The United States has shared a proposal with Lebanon. The goal? Disarm Hezbollah and get Israeli troops out of Lebanon by the end of the year. This plan is being discussed right now. It's a big deal. It's the most detailed plan yet for taking weapons away from Hezbollah.
