Ever wondered what makes some batteries better than others? The answer might surprise you – it's all about the electrolytes! Lithium-oxygen (Li-O2) batteries are super promising, but they rely heavily on these special chemicals. Think of electrolytes as the battery's lifeblood, helping everything ru
Governor Kathy Hochul recently proposed an interesting plan in her State of the State address. She wants to place a police officer on every train during overnight hours for six months. Sounds good, right? But hold on, there's more to consider. First off, what about the other 16 hours of the day? Wi
You know those tiny pieces of plastic that pollute our oceans and rivers? They're not just a problem for the environment, but also for the creatures living in it, like zebrafish. We found out that when these little plastic bits, called nanoplastics, are very small (about 20 nanometers), they can do
Kelly Osbourne, known for her strong opinions, recently voiced concerns about celebrities using the LA wildfires as an opportunity for attention. In a video that was later taken down from Instagram and reposted on TikTok, she wondered if some celebrities were genuinely there to help or just to boost
Bees and their tiny gut bacteria hold a fascinating story. Social bees, like honeybees and bumblebees, rely heavily on their gut microbes, which they share among their colony. Recent research has dug deeper into one such bacterium, Gilliamella, found in the guts of different bee species. Scientists
Netflix has rolled out a new crime thriller called "Public Disorder, " which just hit the streaming service on January 15. You might have missed it since bigger hits often hog the spotlight, but this Italian series has something intriguing to offer. Let's take a closer look. Set in Rome, "Public Di
Imagine this: you take a new medicine, but instead of feeling better, you experience some unexpected side effects. These are called adverse medicine events (AMEs). Believe it or not, up to 70% of these events go unreported, meaning health professionals don't know about them. Only a tiny fraction, ar
Ever felt like you're not breathing quite right? Doctors use something called lung ultrasound, or LUS, to figure out what's wrong. The problem is, it's tricky to get good images. You need to be really skilled. But researchers found that artificial intelligence, or AI, can help even beginners get cle
Imagine you're a young adult from Latin America, living in the US. You face a tough political scene where migrants of color aren't treated fairly. The government's immigration rules and talk can make you feel unsafe and powerless. A study in Virginia looked into how these young adults think about a
In a heartfelt goodbye letter before leaving office, President Joe Biden reminded Americans that the "soul of America" is still in play. He wrote about how the idea of America is powerful and worth fighting for, even though the country hasn't always lived up to its ideals. Biden believes Americans w
