Plastic particles, too small to see, might be sneaking into hospital IVs. These tiny bits, called nanoplastics, come from the plastic bags and tubes used for infusions. Scientists have known about bigger plastic bits in IVs, but these nanoplastics are a newer concern. They are hard to detect and mea
Michigan is stepping up its fight against microplastics, those tiny plastic bits that are everywhere. The state is launching a week-long campaign to educate people about this growing problem. From October 19 to 26, Michigan will host a series of events, including a cleanup in Lansing and a virtual s
Dallas, Texas, has a new luxury addition to its shopping scene. Gianvito Rossi, a high-end shoe brand, has opened its first store in Texas at the NorthPark Center. This brand is known for its expensive shoes, which can cost thousands of dollars. Gianvito Rossi has about five boutiques in the U. S. a
Topology and physics have joined forces in the past ten years. They have uncovered many new things. One big discovery is topological insulators. These are materials that let electricity flow freely on their edges but not inside. This happens because of how the material is built at a tiny level. Ano
Brain-inspired computers, called Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs), are great for low-power devices like wearables and sensors. But one key part, the leaky time constant (LTC), hasn't been fully studied. The LTC helps these computers process information over time. Scientists tested how changing the LTC
The North Bay area is in for more wet weather. Rain has been falling steadily, and there's a small chance of thunderstorms on Tuesday. This follows a day where some places got nearly an inch of rain. Different towns saw different amounts of rain. Santa Rosa got between 0. 6 to nearly 1 inch. Clover
Crypto markets took a massive hit recently. All because of a tweet. Donald Trump posted something about tariffs with China. Within 30 minutes, crypto lost $600 billion. That's a huge drop. Many coins lost almost all their value. Some even dropped 99%. Cosmos and Ravencoin were among the worst hit. T
In Denham Springs, St. Francis Episcopal Church is hosting a big garage sale. It's happening on October 17th and 18th, from 7 a. m. to 3 p. m. each day. You can find all sorts of stuff there: clothes, toys, home decor, tools, and more. The money raised goes to support the church's work in the commun
Big tech companies are racing to lead in artificial intelligence. But this rush is causing a big problem. They need lots of power for their AI systems. This could make electricity bills go up a lot in the next few years. Chamath Palihapitiya, a well-known investor, recently talked about this issue.
The U. S. government is diving into the mining world with a significant investment. They've decided to purchase a 10% stake in Trilogy Metals, a Canadian company with ambitious plans for Alaska's Ambler Mining District. This isn't a small gamble; it's a $35. 6 million investment aimed at securing vi
