Imagine transforming your daily used coffee grounds and tea leftovers into something amazingly useful for the environment. Scientists have found a way to turn these waste materials into special, porous structures called nanoarchitectured carbon composites. These tiny, 3D materials can soak up harmfu
Ever wondered how the price of an option can be predicted using waves? Meet the Ivancevic Option Pricing Model, a different take from the classic Black-Scholes model. This model uses complex equations, called adaptive nonlinear Schrödinger equations, to describe waves influenced by stock prices over
Kohl's shares took a big hit, dropping over 20%, after the company's sales plummeted and its CEO suddenly left. The department store, based in Wisconsin, reported that sales in existing stores fell by nearly 10% for the third quarter in a row. This is a tough blow, especially coming just before the
In a heated courtroom exchange, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, now 80, vented his frustrations, admitting he couldn't pay his bills. This dramatic moment happened during a federal court hearing in Manhattan, where Giuliani was dealing with a massive $150 million judgment for defamation. Two Ge
Deep learning models have been making waves in the medical field, especially when it comes to diagnosing eye diseases. These models often focus on boosting accuracy or speed, but accessibility is a growing concern. Early detection is key to preventing vision loss, and that's where new datasets come
Think about it: the COVID-19 vaccine brought hope, but did it also bring division? Germans in late 2021 experienced something interesting. A large representative sample of 6, 100 people showed that prejudice was higher among the vaccinated towards the unvaccinated, and vice versa. This wasn't just r
Back in 2006, Italy saw its first openly trans lawmaker, Vladimir Luxuria, face a brief bathroom ban in Parliament. This wasn't unique; a similar challenge happened to New Zealand's Georgina Beyer, the world's first trans lawmaker elected in 1999. Now, Sarah McBride, the first openly trans U. S. Con
Have you ever thought about how pets like dogs and cats can help us understand and treat human diseases? These furry friends are actually becoming important models in translational medicine. Unlike lab animals like mice and rats, pets naturally get diseases similar to humans, such as diabetes, cance
Fresh veggies might seem like a healthy choice, but they can hide some nasty surprises. In Northeast Thailand, where the weather is hot and humid, and farming is big, these surprises come in the form of intestinal parasites. These tiny critters can make you sick, which is a real problem for people l
Kohl’s has a new leader on the way! The company recently announced that Ashley Buchanan, currently the CEO of Michaels Companies, will take over as their CEO in January. Tom Kingsbury, the current CEO, will step down on January 15 but will stay on as an advisor until May. Buchanan has been leading M
