Have you ever wondered how we can recycle old batteries in an eco-friendly way? Scientists have found an interesting solution using ocean bacteria called Pseudomonas sp. These tiny creatures produce special molecules called siderophores, which can help extract precious elements from spent Nickel-Met
China's economy is facing a big challenge: companies are becoming more focused on financial assets. This study looked at how the length of time companies hold onto these assets affects their audit fees. Using data from Chinese companies listed on the A-share market between 2009 and 2019, the researc
Former US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping chatted for the first time since 2021. The topic? TikTok! This call happened just hours before the Supreme Court was set to decide the app's fate. A US law about to take effect would have banned TikTok unless its Chinese owner, ByteDa
You might think that China's economy is all about big cities and skyscrapers, but let's look at the reality on the ground. Many shops that sell construction materials are now quiet, with owners hoping for customers to return. This tells us that the real estate market isn't doing so well. But there'
China's population is shrinking for the third year in a row. This might not sound like a big deal, but it's a huge challenge for the country. With fewer people being born and more people living longer, China is facing a shortage of working-age folks. This is a common problem in many places, like Jap
Abbott Elementary's latest episode, Season 4, Episode 10, takes a break from big plot movements, focusing instead on the challenges of education. It's a light-hearted episode that highlights the struggles teachers face in keeping students engaged. Jacob, a dedicated educator, tries to find an after-
Guess what? There's a super effective pill called PrEP that can protect against HIV. But in China, only about a quarter of men who have sex with men (MSM) are using it. Why is that? A study dug into this by asking MSM what would make PrEP more appealing. Turns out, price matters a lot. If it was fre
Meet Dan Quinn and Kliff Kingsbury, two coaches with impressive resumes. Quinn has been around the block, from college to NFL teams like Atlanta and Dallas. Kingsbury, on the other hand, is known for his high-octane offenses. They're now leading the Washington Commanders into the playoffs, and their
In 2023, Colorado’s football coach, Deion Sanders, had a clear message: no NFL coaching job for him. But as things often go in the sports world, opinions can change. Recently, he softened his stance, saying he’d consider an NFL job—if it meant coaching his sons. Now, there’s a buzz about him possibl
Did you know that asthma attacks can be triggered by simple things like pollutants in the air, viruses, exercising, or even allergens? Scientists are now using machine learning to help predict and warn patients about these triggers. They trained and tested lightweight models like XGBoost, Random For
