Bitcoin mining is a power-hungry process. It's not just about the digital coins. It's about the massive amount of electricity needed to keep the network running. The more people mine, the more energy is consumed. And guess what? The price of Bitcoin plays a big role in this. When Bitcoin's value soars, miners rush in. They set up huge computer farms to get a piece o...

Ruidoso, New Mexico, is no stranger to disasters. Just a year after battling wildfires, the village faced another tragedy: flash floods that claimed three lives, including two young children. The heavy rains turned the Rio Ruidoso river into a raging torrent, reaching a record height of 20 feet in mere minutes. Homes were destroyed, and dozens of people were rescued,...

Spring Festival celebrations in China are known for their vibrant fireworks displays. However, these displays come with a cost to air quality. In Shandong Province, fireworks have significantly impacted air quality over the past three years. The study looked at how fireworks affected the air during the Spring Festivals of 2022, 2023, and 2024. First, let"s talk abou...

Have you ever wondered how that sticky stuff holds your car mirrors in place? It's all thanks to some clever chemistry at work. Silicone sealants and adhesives are superheroes in construction and electronics. They don't need heat to set, making them flexible and easy to use. But what makes them stick so well? Scientists decided to find out. They used a special techni...

The crypto industry's influence on campaign finance is a shocking phenomenon. Despite being an industry that has largely failed to find legitimate applications for its products, it has managed to spend lavishly on political campaigns and influence policy-making. At first glance, this might seem surprising given the industry's lack of real-world utility. However, upon...