Imagine waking up one morning, going to work, and finding your office locked. This is what happened to hundreds of federal employees working on the nation's nuclear weapons programs. The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had abruptly fired them, leaving many confused
Imagine trying to recycle batteries using harsh chemicals and lots of energy. It's a tough job, right? That's the reality of hydrometallurgical recycling. It's not just hard on the environment; it's also not very efficient. But what if there was a better way? Enter lasers. Scientists have f
Imagine trying to figure out what makes people stick to exercise routines. A recent study took a deep dive into this question. It used a massive dataset of over 11, 000 entries from a national health survey. The goal? To build models that could predict who would follow physical activity guidelines a
Diabetes and kidney disease are a dangerous combo. People with both conditions face a much higher chance of heart problems. Traditional ways of predicting these risks aren't always accurate. This is where machine learning comes in. It's a type of artificial intelligence that can learn from data
A young man from Alabama found himself in hot water after admitting to his role in a major hack. This wasn't just any hack, though. It was a clever scheme that targeted the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission's social media account. The hackers used this account to spread false information abou
The U. S. agency in charge of nuclear weapons, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), is in a pickle. They recently let go of some workers as part of a cost-cutting plan, but now they need them back. The problem? They can't find them. The agency sent out an email saying they want to re
The stage is set for a thrilling showdown between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. This isn't just another match; it's a battle for the top spot in the Bundesliga. Bayern Munich, leading the league by a comfortable eight points, has a chance to seal their victory at the BayArena. Last season, Lev
Did you know that the smell of oregano can change how much salt mice eat? Scientists wanted to see if the scent of oregano and a special part of it called carvacrol could affect how much salt mice prefer. They did this by giving mice a choice between plain water and salty water. When oregano or carv
Three Israeli hostages, including an American father of three, were freed by Hamas on Saturday. This release kept a fragile ceasefire from collapsing. The hostages, Sagui Dekel-Chen, Alexander Troufanov, and Yair Horn, were kidnapped during a brutal attack on October 7, 2023. They were handed over t
First, let's talk about how the brain and muscles work together. Scientists wanted to see how different types of exercises affect this connection. They looked at two main types of exercises: one where you move your wrist to a specific spot (position control) and another where you push or pull with y
