Ever wondered how a tiny creature like the Noah's Ark shell (Arca noae) builds such intricate structures? Scientists dove deep into this question, using powerful tools like X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopes, and atomic force microscopes to understand the shell's makeup. They found tha
Traditional methods for breaking down pollutants can be tough to nail down. Scientists often rely on complex equations that need lots of details about how the organism works. This can lead to big differences between what’s expected and what actually happens. Enter Genetic Programming (GP), a new way
Britain's finance chief, Rachel Reeves, has given the green light to a major project that could revitalize the country's economy. She's backing the long-awaited expansion of London's Heathrow Airport, which could create over 100, 000 jobs and boost the economy. A third runway is planned, which would
Ever wondered how different salts can change the behavior of soap-like substances in water? Scientists have been looking into this, focusing on how certain ions (like sodium, calcium, and magnesium) affect the structure and flow of mixtures containing cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) and sodium dodecyl
Get ready to welcome the Year of the Snake on January 29! This Lunar New Year is all about new beginnings and letting go of the past. The snake is a revered symbol in Eastern cultures, representing renewal and personal growth. This year, it's about shedding old habits and negative feelings, like ang
Have you ever wondered how different colors of light affect the growth and quality of vegetables? Scientists decided to find out by setting up a plant factory right in a restaurant. They grew three baby-leaf veggies—green lettuce, kale, and pak choi—under different light combinations. Surprisingly,
In the Western Sayan Mountains of Southern Siberia, scientists found something peculiar. The tree rings of Siberian pines (Pinus sibirica) suddenly shrank in size around 1700 CE. This wasn't just a small hiccup; it was a significant drop that lasted a decade. Tree rings often tell us about past temp
Growing III-V nanowires (NW) on silicon (Si) substrates is a tricky task. Scientists often rely on guesswork and different interpretations of important steps, like preparing the sample and forming the Au-Si alloy in the growth reactor. To make high-performance electronic devices that combine the bes
Trade barriers can be a big obstacle for countries trying to trade more freely. This study looks into how much it costs for Cambodia to trade with its top 30 partners from 1993 to 2019. Using a special way to measure trade costs, we found that Cambodia's trade costs dropped by 35. 43% over this time
Big changes are happening in the music industry! Warner Music Hong Kong has a new boss: Robin Ch’i is now in charge, taking over from Gordon Lee who's retiring after 20 years. Ch’i has been with WMG for a long time and knows the business inside out. He's got big shoes to fill, though, as Lee helped
