Every day, tiny pieces of plastic, known as microplastics, find their way into our environment. Understanding how they move around, especially downward, is crucial. Scientists have been trying to figure this out using something called "drag models. " Previously, these models haven't really considere
When COVID-19 hit, doctors worldwide scrambled to find effective treatments. Even though many drugs didn't show promising results, they were still widely used. A study in Colombia looked at how different medications were prescribed to COVID-19 patients in hospitals. The focus was on the differences
When Microsoft first introduced Windows 11, one of its standout features was the ability to run Android apps. Unfortunately, this dream didn't quite take off, and the feature stayed in a public preview stage with only a few software options available. However, Tencent has stepped in to bring this fu
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship, a PGA Tour event with a $6. 9 million prize purse, is facing a series of issues in Southampton, Bermuda. The tournament, which is nearing its end, has already seen delays, disqualifications, and numerous withdrawals. The opening round was pushed back and resumed
What if you could see worlds far away, beyond our own solar system? That's what the Kepler Space Telescope has done, finding over 2, 000 new planets, or exoplanets. Dr. Jason Steffen, a physics professor from UNLV, was on episode 137 of This Week In Space to talk about Kepler's mission. Launched in
Ever dreamed of a robot doing your laundry or dishes? Science fiction has long imagined robots like Rosey from The Jetsons or AI assistants like Jarvis from Iron Man, but the reality is far from our homes. Decades of AI and robotics research have not yet delivered affordable, logical household helpe
Andrew Novak, a rising star in golf, might be busy chasing top 10 finishes, but his heart is already won by his wife, Maddie Myers Novak. They tied the knot in 2021 and have been sharing happy moments on social media ever since. Maddie, a former high school cheerleader and graduate of Wofford Colleg
Ever thought about how your drinking habits might affect your behavior? Scientists recently explored this, checking out how different drinking patterns can influence aggression. They didn't just look at one drink, but observed what happens over time, much like a night out at a bar. They brought in 7
FX has done it again! Their latest show, 'Say Nothing, ' has just arrived on Hulu, and it's already getting rave reviews. With a stunning 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, this drama is based on Patrick Radden Keefe's book about the turbulent times in Northern Ireland. The story starts with the murder of Jean
Ever thought about how we check for HIV? Well, one of the top tests, the Architect-HIV Ag/Ab combo, is great at finding the virus early, but it can sometimes give false positives. That's where Mindray's new test, the CL900i, comes in. Scientists tried out this new test on 195 old samples. These samp
