Deep in the heart of Halmahera Utara, there's a village named Talaga Paca, known for its breathtaking lakes, caves, forests, and an abundance of wildlife. Ironically, the villagers face high poverty rates, with nearly three-quarters living below the poverty line. Despite their natural riches, they h
Scientists have come up with a clever way to deal with water pollution. They've created tiny graphene cages that can trap and break down nasty chemicals, like N, N-dimethylformamide (DMF), found in water. First, they mix graphene with a special polymer to create a kind of super material called PGO.
Have you ever wondered if ex-convicts usually go back to committing the same crime? Researchers have dug into this question using a complex math tool known as the trivariate Weibull survival model. Instead of focusing on each type of crime separately, like sex offenses or violent crimes, they looked
Donald Trump has hinted that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a notable vaccine skeptic, might play a significant role in his administration's health policies if he wins the presidency. This decision is causing concern among health experts. Some fear that it could lead to lower vaccination rates, an increase
On Monday, a trial began in Paris involving eight individuals accused of various roles in the 2020 beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty. The teacher was targeted after showing caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad in a class on free speech. The attacker, Abdoullakh Anzorov, was killed by police, bu
Salem, Massachusetts just set a new record for Halloween visitors! The city welcomed 87, 351 visitors on October 31, shattering last year's record of 63, 856. This spooky influx is part of the annual Haunted Happenings festival, which brought in 1, 040, 600 visitors this October—an 8. 6% increase fr
As Election Day approached, famous faces like Oprah Winfrey, Lady Gaga, and Jon Bon Jovi showed up to support Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Pennsylvania was buzzing with star power, with Harris' rally in Pittsburgh featuring Cedric the Entertainer, Katy Perry, and Andra Day, while her Philad
Inquis Medical, a company focused on improving medical devices, just got a big boost. They've raised $40 million in a Series B funding round. The lead investor is Marshall Wace, a globally recognized firm. Existing investors like ShangBay Capital and EnPointe Ventures also chipped in. This money wil
Roy Keane, a former star midfielder for Manchester United, has strongly criticized the team's recent performance. The Red Devils drew 1-1 with Chelsea in the Premier League, and Keane believes the team's display was far from impressive. He suggested that the incoming manager, Ruben Amorim, should ha
In a surprising turn of events, Santa Clara County's Office of Education (SCCOE) has launched an investigation into claims of misusing public funds. The news comes after the sudden dismissal of the former superintendent. Independent auditors have been called in to look into issues like questionable
