Scientists have found a clever way to make special molecules using light. They used a simple method that doesn't need metals or strong chemicals. Instead, they used a special compound called trifluoromethyl thianthrenium triflate, or TT-CF3+OTf-, which is easy to make and stable in air. This method
In a surprising turn of events, a trial involving two brothers from MIT ended without a clear answer. The case was about a huge sum of money, $25 million, linked to cryptocurrency. The brothers, James and Anton Peraire-Bueno, were accused of fraud and money laundering. But after three days, the jury
People's willingness to get the COVID-19 vaccine varies a lot. Some are eager to get it, while others refuse it completely. A study in Southwest Ethiopia looked into this issue. It aimed to understand why some people are hesitant and how different psychological and behavioral factors play a role. T
Plant oils are packed with important fatty acids like omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9. These are good for our health, but measuring them accurately is tough. The problem? They are in tiny amounts and mixed with other stuff. Scientists have come up with a new method to tackle this issue. They created
The BBC, a well-known public broadcaster, is going through a tough time. It's not just about a recent documentary that upset former U. S. President Donald Trump. The BBC has been dealing with a lot of criticism and problems for a while now. The BBC is often in the middle of political fights. Some p
In northern Nigeria, especially in the city of Kano, people's thoughts and feelings about the mpox vaccine are not well understood. A recent study tried to change that by looking at how aware people are about mpox, how much they think they are at risk, and whether they would get the vaccine. The st
Vitalik Buterin, the brain behind Ethereum, has a bold idea. He wants to make decentralized finance (DeFi) safer. But not everyone is on board. Some think his plan will kill the excitement and innovation that make DeFi special. Buterin argues that DeFi needs to grow up. He points to recent hacks an
Quentin Johnston, a standout wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers, has made quite a name for himself since joining the team in 2023. Picked 21st overall in the NFL Draft, he has quickly become a key player, with impressive stats like 121 receptions and 1, 549 yards over 38 games. His journey t
Millie Bobby Brown is not having it anymore. She's had enough of the media picking on her and other celebrities just for how they look. In a recent chat with British Vogue, she made it clear that this kind of behavior is not okay. Brown has been in the spotlight since she was just a kid. She starte
DES, a chemical often found in water, is causing trouble for tiny ocean plants called diatoms. These plants are super important because they make a lot of the oxygen we breathe. But DES is making it hard for them to do their job. When diatoms are exposed to DES, they can't make as much chlorophyll,
