Imagine being trapped more than 2 kilometers underground with no hope in sight. This is the harsh reality for hundreds of miners in South Africa's Buffelsfontein Gold Mine. They've been there for months, many fearing starvation or dehydration. Why? Because the mine was closed years ago, but these mi
President Biden's administration has made a significant move, offering student loan forgiveness to over 150, 000 borrowers. This group includes 85, 000 individuals who were victims of school fraud, 61, 000 people with severe disabilities, and 6, 100 public service workers. So far, the administration
Cervical cancer continues to affect minoritized women disproportionately due to low screening rates and incomplete follow-ups. One key hurdle is that these women often face structural and emotional barriers to getting colposcopies, a crucial exam for detecting early signs of cervical cancer. Tried-
A recent Gallup poll asked over 500 adults from all 50 states about the U. S. 's progress under President Joe Biden. The results? Many felt the country fell behind on key issues like education, race relations, and energy. Only on LGBTQ rights did a majority think progress was made. Biden's fans, mos
Soils near an industrial park in Shandong Province, China, were found to contain 81 different perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This was done using a new approach that helps scientists find unknown compounds without needing to know their structure beforehand. Among these PFAS, 12
Tech mogul Elon Musk has dialed back his expectations for finding $2 trillion in federal budget cuts, admitting it might be a stretch. In a recent interview, Musk revealed that the $2 trillion figure was likely a best-case scenario, and he thinks achieving even half of that would be a feat. This is
Imagine you're in a chemistry lab, and you want to make something new and useful. Scientists have found a clever way to do just that! They've discovered a method to mix certain chemicals called donor-acceptor α-diazo esters and N, N-dimethylformamide/γ-lactams. These combinations react nicely to cre
The Oscars have decided to push back their nomination voting period and change the date of their announcement due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. The voting, which was supposed to end on January 14, will now close on January 17 at 5 p. m. PT. Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards will be
The US has just put new limits on AI chip exports to hold back China and Russia. This comes as Biden's term ends and hot on the heels of similar curbs last month. Tech companies like Nvidia and Oracle aren't happy, saying these rules might hurt US tech leadership. Officials say the goal is to keep
In today's tech-driven world, exergames have become a hot topic for encouraging physical activity (PA) among kids. These games combine exercise and gaming, which might sound like a fun way to tackle obesity issues. Researchers recently did a thorough check of available studies to see how effective e
