Microplastics are tiny plastic pieces that can be found in water. They can carry harmful chemicals like PCBs. A study looked at the Langat River in Malaysia. They checked six spots from the river mouth to areas further inland. The study found different amounts of microplastics at each spot. The hig
The Hanjiang River in China is facing a hidden problem: tiny plastic particles. These small bits, called microplastics, are less than 500 micrometers in size. They are everywhere in the river and can harm aquatic life. A recent study used advanced technology to find out more about these microplastic
Hospitals are supposed to be ready for anything, but the Covid-19 pandemic showed they often aren't. Even the best healthcare systems struggled when suddenly overwhelmed. This raised questions about how well hospitals can bounce back from big surprises. People have tried to define what makes a hosp
AI is changing the game in how we pick movies. Think about it, how many times have you scrolled through endless options, unsure of what to watch? Recommender systems are here to help. They sift through tons of data to suggest movies tailored just for you. This is especially useful in e-commerce, soc
Health systems in many low-income countries have seen a lot of money poured into them over the years. This was done to help reach big health goals like the Sustainable Development Goals and Universal Health Coverage. But even with all this investment, health systems, especially in local areas, are s
In a world where everything is connected, finding a balance can be tough. Think of it like a group of friends trying to agree on a movie to watch. Each person has their own favorite, but they also have to consider what the others like. This is similar to what happens in a network of machines or syst
Vertical farms are becoming more popular. They let us grow plants in a controlled way. But how do these farms affect the tiny living things on plants? These tiny life forms are called microbes. They can be good or bad for plants. In a recent study, scientists looked at two main sources of microbes
Managing rivers and lakes is tricky. There are lots of living things and environmental factors to consider. Most models focus on just a few species or simplify how they interact. This makes it hard to see the big picture. A new approach uses something called Hierarchical Bayesian networks (HBNs). Th
Climate change is shaking things up for our forests. In the northeastern US, forests are like nature's carbon vacuum cleaners, soaking up CO2 from the air. But with temperatures on the rise and snowpack shrinking, these forests might not be able to do their job as well as they used to. Warmer tempe
Windows 11 is now the top desktop operating system, according to Stat Counter. This shift happened faster than expected, especially since Windows 10 is still widely used. Windows 11 now holds 52% of the market, while Windows 10 has 44. 59%. This change is significant because Windows 11 has been aro
