A new type of filter has been created to tackle lead contamination in water. This filter is not just any ordinary filter. It is smart and can be regenerated using heat. The filter is made from a special material called MOF-808. To make it even smarter, two special ingredients were added. The first i
Plants are not just passive recipients of their environment. They actively interact with it, and sometimes, that interaction involves tiny plastic particles called polystyrene nanoplastics (Ps-NPs). These minuscule bits of plastic are everywhere, and scientists are still figuring out how they affect
Kanye West made a brief but notable appearance at a high-profile trial. He was there to back up Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is facing serious charges. The trial is about sex trafficking, transportation for prostitution, and racketeering conspiracy. West showed up with Combs' son, Christian "King" Comb
A federal appeals court has decided not to revisit a $5 million judgment against former President Trump. This decision follows a jury's ruling in 2023 that found Trump guilty of battery and defamation involving writer E. Jean Carroll. The incident in question occurred in the 1990s at a Bergdorf Good
Google has made a significant decision that will affect many app developers and users. They have decided to retire Android Instant Apps by the end of 2025. This feature allowed users to try out mini versions of Android apps without fully installing them. It was a convenient way to test apps and game
Apple is planning to launch a major update for Siri, its voice assistant, in the spring of 2026. This is not the first time Apple has set a release date for this upgrade. Originally, the company aimed to roll out these new features in the fall of 2024. However, things didn't go as planned. The relea
Newark, New Jersey, is in the spotlight after four individuals managed to escape from a federal immigration detention center. This incident happened as tensions boiled over at Delaney Hall, a facility that opened this year under a massive 15-year, 1 billion dollar contract. The goal was to crack dow
Occupational therapy (OT) is a crucial part of mental health care. But when it comes to early psychosis, its role is not as clear. A recent effort aimed to map out what we know about OT in early psychosis treatment. This involved a deep dive into existing research. The goal was to see how OT fits in
In the countryside of Zhejiang Province, a study looked at what keeps older adults physically active during their free time. The research focused on two main areas: the environment around them and their personal factors. The environment included things like how safe the streets are, how easy it is t
There are plenty of ways to get fit. Two popular methods are steady, moderate-intensity exercise and short, intense workouts. These methods affect the body differently. Researchers wanted to see how these two types of exercise affect muscle cells and their energy production. The study invol
