You know those tiny, almost invisible pesticides on your veggies? They're harmful and hard to spot. But scientists have invented a cool, portable sensor using smartphones to find them quickly. This sensor uses something called a single-atom nanozyme to change color when it finds a pesticide called c
Have you ever wondered what's hiding in your local landfill? It turns out, it could be a warrior against pollution! One such fighter is a special strain of Bacillus subtilis, known as LLS-04, that scientists found in landfills. This tiny hero is like a superhero of the microscopic world, helping to
Imagine tiny bubbles dancing through water, helping tiny algae grow bigger. These aren't regular bubbles; they're micro-nano bubbles, or MNBs for short. Scientists used them to boost the power of Chlorella vulgaris algae to clean water. The world's water is facing a big problem: antibiotics are pol
As college fees keep climbing, three former Duolingo bigwigs are starting a new venture, Outsmart Education. Their goal? Make higher education more affordable and accessible. The team, led by Jorge Mazal, has snagged $13 million in funding from investors like Khosla Ventures. This seed money will go
With the legalization of hemp in the US, scientists are racing to find the best way to tell it apart from marijuana. Traditional methods, like chemical testing, have their limits. For instance, they struggle with tiny samples or old plants. Genetic analysis, however, can tackle these challenges. It'
Have you ever felt pressure to meat-up and hit your daily protein targets? It's everywhere – whether it's TikTok videos or people lugging around protein-infused drinks. But hold on a minute. Dr. Andrew Freeman, a cardiologist, says that in the US, it’s almost impossible to be protein deficient. You'
Ever heard of anthrax? It's a nasty disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, a tiny germ that can make you really sick. One big problem is that it's hard to diagnose because symptoms vary a lot. Even though there are vaccines, they don't work perfectly long-term. So, scientists are searching for new wa
It's not every day you hear about a rapper involved in a massive crypto heist. But that's exactly what happened to Heather Morgan, also known as Razzlekhan, who got sentenced to 18 months in prison. Her crime? Helping her husband, Ilya Lichtenstein, launder stolen bitcoin worth over $10 billion toda
Endocrine disruptors, often found in our environment, can mess with our hormones and cause health problems, especially with reproduction. Two well-known culprits are Bisphenol A (BPA) and perfluoro-octane sulphonate (PFOS). These chemicals are everywhere, but we don't fully understand how they work
Brendan Carr, a key player in ‘Project 2025, ’ is set to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He's got a lot on his mind, and it's not just about broadband and wireless spectrum. Carr wants to banish “censorship” by tech companies, hold broadcast media accountable, and scrap the FCC’s f
