A senator has raised concerns about a Chinese company possibly breaking U. S. rules. This company, Megaspeed, might be using clever tricks to get American computer chips. These chips are important for technology and national security. The senator wants the U. S. government to look into it. Megaspee
Parasitoid wasps are like tiny detectives. They can find their prey in a crowded, smelly world. This is thanks to their super-powered sense of smell. Scientists have been studying a specific type of wasp called Microplitis mediator. They wanted to understand how these wasps use their sense of smell
Khalid Ashmawy knows firsthand how tough it can be to send money back home. When he was a student in Europe, sending cash to his family in Cairo was slow and expensive. Even years later, working in the U. S. at big companies like Microsoft and Uber, the problem didn't go away. This frustration led h
Vet schools aim to find students who excel beyond academics. They seek individuals who are compassionate, accountable, and skilled in teamwork. To identify these traits, some institutions have adopted the CASPer test, an online assessment that evaluates how applicants respond to various scenarios. T
People with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) traits often act aggressively when frustrated or threatened. This aggression can be both impulsive and planned. Researchers wanted to see if these traits are linked to how the brain reacts to threatening faces. The study looked at how different peo
In seriously ill patients, the way the body processes medicine can change. This is especially true for a drug called caspofungin. Doctors use a special machine called continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) to help these patients. The machine has filters made from a material called polyacrylonit
In the world of intensive care, stress is a well-known companion for patients. But what about comfort? It's a topic that hasn't gotten as much attention. A recent study aimed to change that by looking at the overall comfort of critically ill patients during their ICU stay. The study used a special
Nature often gets praised for its perfect designs. But what happens when things don't go as planned? Fig wasps show us that evolution isn't always perfect. These tiny insects have a tricky job. They need to balance the number of males and females they produce. But sometimes, they get it wrong. Why d
Jon Jones, the UFC heavyweight champion, has decided to hang up his gloves. This means he won't be fighting Tom Aspinall, the interim champion, to unify the title. Instead, Jones chose to retire after defending his title against Stipe Miocic, who is 42 years old. This decision has sparked a lot of
Fungi are fascinating. They grow in a unique way, mostly through structures called hyphae. These hyphae grow at their tips, a process known as tip growth. This growth is driven by a complex system of tiny tubes and fibers inside the fungal cells, known as the cytoskeleton. It's like a tiny transport
