Microfluidic devices are like tiny labs on a chip. They can do amazing things, like making proteins or capturing cells. But to do these tricks, they need to organize molecules on their surfaces. This is called surface patterning. It's like drawing with molecules. The patterns help keep things in place while the device does its work. Making these patterns isn't alway...
Blockchain is a new way to handle money and information online. It lets people trade without needing banks. But it's not just about money. It's also making waves in farming and food. Think about how food gets from farms to your plate. It's a long journey. Blockchain can make this journey clearer. It can show where food comes from and how it's made. This is big news ...
Breast cancer is a tough opponent. It's smart, sneaky, and hard to beat. But scientists are fighting back with a clever new weapon: tiny nanoparticles that can target cancer cells and their powerhouses, the mitochondria. These nanoparticles are like tiny delivery trucks. They carry two special cargoes: pterostilbene and manganese ions. Pterostilbene is a compound fo...
Edgar Wright's new take on "The Running Man" dives headfirst into the messy world of AI and deepfakes, showing us a future that might not be too far off. The story follows Ben Richards, played by Glen Powell, as he navigates a brutal game show where contestants fight for their lives while being manipulated by a powerful network. The film doesn't shy away from the da...
A strange object from deep space is getting closer to Earth. Scientists are watching it very closely. This object is called 3I/ATLAS. It is not behaving like a normal comet. It is brightening and speeding up in ways that scientists do not fully understand. Tonight, telescopes all over the world will start watching 3I/ATLAS. They want to find out what it really is. T...
A scientist in Dallas has made a big discovery about how a gene can cause fatty livers but also protect arteries. Zhao Zhang, who works at UT Southwestern Medical Center, won a big award from the American Heart Association for this finding. The award, called the Jack Sarver Prize, comes with $25, 000 to help Zhang keep researching. The gene in question, called HELZ2...
Android phones are now super powerful. They can do almost everything a computer can. This includes connecting to cool USB gadgets. These gadgets make life easier and more fun. They range from useful tools to quirky items that come in handy. One handy gadget is the Samsung Type-C Flash Drive. It offers 256GB of storage and fast transfer speeds. It's tough and can han...
Keanu Reeves has a lesser-known sci-fi movie from the '90s that often gets overshadowed by "The Matrix. " This film, "Johnny Mnemonic, " is based on a short story by William Gibson and shares a universe with his famous novel "Neuromancer. " Apple TV is now adapting "Neuromancer, " making "Johnny Mnemonic" a must-watch for fans of cyberpunk. "Johnny Mnemonic" came ou...
New York is facing a tough choice. They want to fight climate change, but it's expensive. The governor is concerned about the budget, while a court ruling is pushing for action. The big question is: will the costs of doing nothing outweigh the costs of doing something? Extreme weather and pollution are real problems. They hurt people's health and damage property. So...
In the world of fine dining, it's not just the food that makes a restaurant special. Sometimes, it's the guests. Lunello, a well-known Italian restaurant, recently had some very famous visitors: Ciara and Russell Wilson. Ciara is a famous singer who has won a Grammy. Russell Wilson is a well-known football player. They got married in 2016 and live in New York City. ...