The Earth spins in space, and it's ever so slightly tilted. This tilt is a big deal. To understand how big, let's break down what we know. Earth's axis goes in a slow motion wobble. This wobble is like a spinning top that slowly changes its tilt over 10, 000 years. But don't think it's a perfect ci
First, let's talk about PFAS. These are chemicals that are used in various products, including Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFFs). AFFFs are made up of complex mixtures and are used to fight fires. They are designed to save lives, but they have a dark side. Firefighters rely on AFFFs to put out
You may think that the rather inexplicably sounding crystals lithium copper borophosphate LICu2 sheds some exciting light on the alloy properties copper, lithium and phosphorus have a very interesting behaviour these otherwordly crystals can sort molecules! Lets begin what molecules are.
The world's water treatment plants churn out a mountain of sewage sludge every day. This stuff is a hassle to manage and dispose of safely because it's messy and expensive. The sun is powerful. A lot of people have been thinking about using it to dry out this sludge. This is the process of using
"The Amazon rainforest and the Tumbes coastal region in Peru are hotspots for malaria. The disease is a pressing concern, and both the local community and healthcare workers are on the frontlines of dealing with this issue. This means that new diagnostic tools need the input of those who will be usi
There was immense excitement in Omaha. The Nebraska Huskers' Heinrich Haarberg and Dylan Raiola made their way to the CHI Health Center arena. The two football stars were not just there. It was January 31, 2024. That was the night the Omaha Supernovas took on the Columbus Fury. It was also
Picture this: a knee replacement that lets you move just like before. Imagine the cool science behind how doctors make this happen. Let's dive into this by talking about a line that runs through your knee called 'the transepicondylar axis'. This line is key to aligning the femoral component rotation
Knee issues are a big deal. And there is a noticeable change in how doctors are handling them. In the past, doctors would try to fix broken bones around the knee using other methods. But nowadays, there is a growing trend toward primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This is a fancy term for replaci
The Japanese study focused on how depression affected the cardiovascular health of older people. It is a well-known fact that depression can lead to heart disease in people who are middle-aged. But the question arose whether depression could also affect the heart health of those aged 75 years and ab
Lygus lineolaris, a troublemaker pest found all over North America, has a nose for trouble. This bug uses its sense of smell to find its favorite places to eat. Scientists wanted to figure out what smells attract this pest, specifically to crops. The scientists were curious about the smells
