Wheat straw, often seen as farm waste, has a new role in cleaning up water. Scientists have found a way to tweak it chemically to soak up a harmful dye called Rhodamine B. This dye is tough to break down and can be toxic. The modified straw, now called EWS, is a game-changer. EWS is made by treatin
In Europe, moving goods around is a big job. Many small companies do this work. They use old diesel trucks. These trucks are not good for the environment. They also cost a lot to run. This is a problem. But now, there is a new idea. It is called Trucking-as-a-Service. This idea uses electric trucks.
Racing fans and drivers alike are on edge as unpredictable weather threatens to disrupt the highly anticipated Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway. The event, often dubbed the Super Bowl of short-track racing, is facing a tough challenge from the skies, turning the schedule into a high-stakes gues
Manchester United is gearing up for a big January transfer window. They're ready to sell some players to buy a new midfielder. Four players are on the list: Kobbie Mainoo, Joshua Zirkzee, Manuel Ugarte, and Tyrell Malacia. Mainoo is young and talented, but he hasn't been playing much lately. The cl
Kids' teeth grow fast, and catching problems early can save time and trouble later. That's why experts suggest a first dental checkup around age seven. These early visits focus on how teeth are coming in, guiding their growth, and breaking habits like thumb-sucking. Technology is making dental care
A science teacher at Lowell High School is making waves. She's not just teaching students about nature; she's getting them to roll up their sleeves and help protect it. Right now, her students are caring for baby turtles from local forests. Once they're big enough, the students will set them free. T
A new tech hub has just opened in China, focusing on specialty silanes. This isn't just any hub; it's a big deal for the plastics, coatings, and adhesives industries. The place is packed with labs where experts will cook up high-performance additives. It's not just about creating new stuff, though.
Rubidium is a valuable element found in salt-lake brines, but extracting it has been a tough job. The usual methods aren't great at picking out rubidium from other stuff like sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. But now, there's a new trick: using a special material with lots of sulfonic acid
North Korea's government claims it has won its fight against religion, but a recent report tells a different story. A survey of defectors found that almost everyone agrees: practicing religion openly is impossible. The country is officially atheist, but its constitution says people can believe what
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a big deal. They happen when diabetes causes wounds on the feet that don't heal well. These ulcers can lead to serious problems, like amputations. But what if there was a way to predict or monitor these ulcers better? Researchers looked into a substance called ischem
