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
Today is all about fresh starts, especially for those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th, or 28th. It's time to let go of the past and welcome change with open arms. Forgiveness and truth can mend even the toughest relationships. Your leadership skills will shine when you reach out to others. Don't miss th
Ever lost important files? Drew Houston, now 41, faced this problem repeatedly as a student at MIT. He found himself constantly misplacing USB drives with crucial data. Frustrated, he decided to create a solution for himself in 2007 — a cloud storage platform. Little did he know, this personal proje
Imagine battling breast cancer and coming out stronger. That's what sometimes happens, and it's called post-traumatic growth. Researchers looked into this phenomenon to better understand how breast cancer patients grow and change in positive ways after their struggle. By gathering and analyzing vari
Researchers checked how cows from South Dakota (SD) and Texas (TX) grew and changed when finished in either state. They divided 190 heifers (weighing around 483 kg from SD and 425 kg from TX) into four groups based on their origin and finishing location. They weighed the heifers regularly, and some
Webtoons are a fun and modern way to tell stories. They're like digital graphic novels that you can scroll through on your phone. David J. Lee, who works at Webtoon Entertainment, says that people are spending lots of time reading these stories every day. He loves that webtoons are a new kind of dig
President Donald Trump is set to announce a massive investment in artificial intelligence (AI), worth up to $500 billion. This project, called Stargate, is a partnership between tech giants OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank. The goal? To build the infrastructure needed for AI development, starting in Tex
Climate change is wreaking havoc, with rising temperatures, fierce wildfires, and choking smog affecting everyone. Even the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is struggling to meet its emissions targets. The problem? A lack of unity in tackling climate issues. COP29 has se
