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
Imagine this: a bunch of hugely powerful tech CEOs traded their usual casual outfits for suits and ties to watch Donald Trump's re-inauguration. Sitting right there were big names like Mark Zuckerberg from Meta, Sundar Pichai from Google, and Jeff Bezos from Amazon. Also present were Elon Musk, who’
The '80s was a golden era for crime films, with directors like Brian De Palma, Martin Scorsese, and Michael Mann creating unforgettable classics. Movies ranged from comedies like 'A Fish Called Wanda' to dark thrillers like 'Thief'. Here are ten iconic films that still enthrall audiences today. 'Wi
Lots of people have both coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease. This means they often need two big surgeries: coronary artery bypass grafting and valve replacement or repair. After these procedures, doctors usually prescribe a mix of anticoagulants and antiplatelets to prevent blood clo
You might have heard of Zyn pouches – they’re like tiny bags filled with nicotine, but without the smoke. The FDA just said these are safer than cigarettes and can now be sold in the US. Philip Morris, the company behind Zyn, had to promise not to advertise to kids. Only about 1. 8% of teens use the
In the last election and likely the next, both Republicans and Democrats are eager to win over more Latinx and Hispanic voters. Republicans are proud of their recent gains, with Donald Trump getting more Latinx votes than any previous Republican. But Democrats are worried after underperforming and a
Scientists are delving into a unique way to improve organic semiconductors by slightly altering their molecular structure. They did this by adding ethynyl groups to a compound called dihydrodiazapentacene, creating new molecules named 2a and 2b. These molecules look similar to their original forms,
President Trump suggested changing the Gulf of Mexico's name to the "Gulf of America" in his inaugural speech. This isn’t the first time he’s talked about altering geographical names. He’s previously suggested making Canada the "51st State, " asking Denmark to sell Greenland, and wanting Panama to g
On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis surprised many by already referring to the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" in a state executive order. This move came even before President Trump had taken any official action to rename the body of water. President Trump had mentioned this plan during
President Trump has some big changes in mind for our nation's maps. He wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and change Mount Denali back to Mount McKinley, all as part of his first few days in office. This news came from his press team on the social media platform X, where they
