Imagine swapping your car's battery in just a few minutes instead of waiting hours for a recharge. That's what Ample is aiming for with its battery swapping tech, and now they've got some financial muscle from Mitsubishi. Ample has been testing this idea in San Francisco, Madrid, and Japan for three
In the United States, there are 574 federally recognized Tribes. These communities face a grim reality: American Indian and Alaska Native girls and women experience the highest rates of domestic violence (DV) in the country. Why is this happening? The root causes are deeply rooted in structural issu
Get ready for a wild week of weather! Both the Pacific Northwest and the Gulf Coast are gearing up for some serious storms. A strong low-pressure system is on its way, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and snow to the Pacific Northwest. This system could see winds reaching up to 70 mph in norther
In the quiet town of Burrillville, Rhode Island, the famous “The Conjuring House” might lose its entertainment license. This 18th-century farmhouse, known for its supposed hauntings and supernatural experiences, draws thousands of visitors each year. The Town Council unanimously voted against renewi
Sci-fi can be serious stuff, but it can also be hilarious! When you're in the mood for a good laugh, these ten sci-fi shows are just the ticket. They're full of jokes, funny situations, and even some silly aliens. You'll find everything from aliens pretending to be humans to spaceships full of misfi
Imagine tiny molecular dancers on a gold stage. Scientists used a special microscope, called scanning tunneling spectroscopy, to watch these dancers, which are called donor-acceptor Stenhouse adducts, change their poses over time. They found that these molecules arrange themselves in many interestin
Have you ever thought about how bacteria can help plants soak up more nutrients? Scientists have been exploring this, especially with selenium, a vital mineral. They've found that Bacillus cereus SESY, a type of good bacteria, can significantly boost the growth and selenium content in Brassica napus
In the Netherlands, more and more elderly people are living with dementia in nursing homes. This study dives into their daily lives and how they feel about them. Understanding their experiences is crucial as dementia cases rise. The research uses observational data and biometric sensors to get a cle
The Green Bay Packers recently beat the Chicago Bears 20-19, and there was a notable change in their defensive lineup. Eric Stokes, a cornerback who hasn't had any reported injuries, surprisingly played only four defensive snaps. This isn't the first time Stokes' playing time has decreased. In Octob
You know how tires leave tiny bits of rubber on the road? Those bits are called microplastics. But did you know that pavements can also release these tiny plastics into the water that runs off roads? A study looked into this over two years. They discovered that asphalt roads let out the most micropl
