Scientists have created a smart material that can detect and remove harmful antibiotic residues from food. This material, called ZIF-8@ZIF-8, is like a tiny sponge with special glowing properties. It can sense and soak up tetracyclines, a type of antibiotic often found in animal products. The material works by changing its glow when it comes into contact with tetrac...
The U. S. government is diving headfirst into AI-driven science with a bold new project called the Genesis Mission. Launched by President Donald Trump, this initiative aims to revolutionize how federal agencies handle scientific research. The main idea? Combine massive government datasets with cutting-edge computing to speed up research that usually takes years. The...
Proteins are like tiny machines in our bodies, and knowing their shapes can help us understand how they work. For a long time, figuring out these shapes was a big challenge. Scientists had to spend lots of time and money on experiments to get even a few answers. But then, AlphaFold came along and changed everything. AlphaFold is an AI tool made by Google DeepMind. I...
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are a stunning display of nature's magic. This light show happens when particles from the sun mix with Earth's magnetic field. When these charged particles crash into electrons, they create photons, which are tiny bits of light. This process is what makes the sky light up in beautiful greens and pinks. Seeing t...
A major change is coming to Pittsburgh’s North Side. Next week, a $740 million project will start turning an old, empty parking lot into a lively entertainment area. The ceremony kicks off at 1 p. m. on Monday and will last until 3 p. m. at 929 Beaver Ave. in the Chateau neighborhood. The project, called Esplanade, will bring a lot of new things to the area. Think a...
Pennsylvania just made some big changes to how it supports live music and oversees storage units. The governor recently approved a new law that does two main things. First, it makes it easier for concert venues to get tax breaks. Second, it sets clear rules for self-service storage places. The law tweaks the Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program. It updates how...
Late-night chats on Instagram can be fun, but when cricket stars join in, things get even more interesting. Yuzvendra Chahal, a well-known Indian bowler, recently surprised everyone by joining Arshdeep Singh and Ravi Bishnoi on a live session. Wrapped in a cozy blanket, Chahal joked about his life, saying he only had his blanket left. This light-hearted comment quick...
Michigan recently experienced a storm with winds that were quite strong. Some places saw gusts over 60 mph. This happened on November 26th and 27th. The winds were strongest near the Great Lakes. Roosevelt Park in west Michigan had the highest gust at 62 mph. The winds were not just strong; they were also widespread. Many areas along the Lake Michigan shore saw gust...
Eastern Missouri is gearing up for its first snowfall of the season, with a weather alert in place for Friday night and Saturday. The region could see 2 to 4 inches of snow, with some areas potentially getting even more. But why is this happening? It all comes down to some cool physics. Clouds are a mix of ice crystals, supercooled water droplets, and water vapor. M...
Scientists have been working hard to create artificial gametes, or reproductive cells, from stem cells. This could be a big deal for reproductive medicine. Recently, a team looked into how to turn mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (mBMMSCs) into late-stage germ-like cells (GLCs). They wanted to see if they could boost the markers that show these cells are on t...