Ever wondered who science thinks is the most beautiful supermodel? Dr. Julian De Silva, a London-based facial cosmetic surgeon, used the "Greek Golden Ratio of Beauty" to find out. This ratio measures facial symmetry and classically beautiful features. He ranked supermodels at the height of their fa
Imagine squeezing more brains into computers! Scientists are working on making computers smarter by mimicking how our brains work. These new computers, called neuromorphic systems, need lots of tiny parts called synapses and neurons to handle huge amounts of messy data. But fitting all those parts i
Did you know that Donald Trump's recent executive order on gender has some people worried? The order defines "female" and "male" based on what happens at conception. This might sound simple, but it's actually a big deal. Some people think this could be a sneaky way to start treating fetuses as full-
Ever wondered how marine bacteria talk to algae? Chemical communication between these tiny ocean dwellers influences their populations and affects crucial ocean processes. A recent discovery sheds light on this hidden language. Scientists were studying the bacterium Roseovarius tolerans, which lives
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a hijra, a member of India's 'third' gender community? In the bustling cities of New Delhi and its neighboring states, the journey to become a hijra starts with an apprenticeship in a commune, under the watchful eye of a guru. Over a decade of close stu
Ever wondered how schools keep kids healthy and ready to learn? School nurses play a pivotal role in this process. They're not just there for band-aids and tummy aches. These trained professionals are the frontline of kids' health while they're learning. Imagine having a medical expert who understa
Imagine this: President Trump is about to sign the Laken Riley Act. This law is all about making sure that U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can take charge of illegal immigrants who get into trouble with the law. It's a big deal because it stops certain cities and states from protecti
You might be wondering how urban and rural areas working together can make the air cleaner. Let's take a look at some cities along the Yangtze River. These cities are trying to blend urban and rural life. This blend can make a big difference in how clean the air is. Scientists are trying to figure
You might have heard of MIL-100(Fe), a special material made from iron and other chemicals. It's been used to break down pollutants in water using light, a process called the photo-Fenton reaction. The problem is, it doesn't work very well. Scientists found a way to make MIL-100(Fe) more effective b
The House just passed the Laken Riley Act, a tough immigration bill named after a young woman killed by an undocumented immigrant. This law focuses on detaining immigrants who commit nonviolent crimes like theft. It's expected to be the first bill President Trump signs after returning to the White H
