Imagine tiny plastic bits exposed to sun's UV light. These bits, called nanoplastics, can change over time, affecting how they interact with metals like mercury. But what happens when these aged nanoplastics meet mercury, and how does it impact marine life? A study looked into this with a tiny crust
Imagine this: China's coastal areas buzzing with clean energy from offshore wind farms. This isn't just a dream; it's a reality that could be just around the corner. With the cost of offshore wind power dropping fast, it's becoming a real option for China's energy transition. To understand its impac
You might think that big language models, like the ones powering AI doctors, can predict diseases as well as traditional classifiers. But hold on, let's dig into this! These AI doctors use something called next-word probability to make guesses. However, this isn't the same as the pre-test probabilit
Standing still might seem simple, but it's a complex balance act. Many health conditions can mess with this balance, making daily tasks tough. Researchers usually test balance in labs, but now there are affordable tools called inertial measurement units (IMUs) that can check balance in real life. Bu
Pierz, Minnesota's Red Rooster Bar and Grill has done it again! They recently snagged first place at the Central Minnesota Bloody Mary festival, held at The Regency Venue in St. Cloud. This isn't their first rodeo, either. Red Rooster has been raking in awards across the state for years. Their secre
Imagine this: a computer screen that's as easy on the eyes as a book, doesn't glare under sunlight, and sips energy like a hummingbird. That's the promise of E Ink displays for PC setups. These screens, which traditionally refresh at a slower rate than LCD or OLED, are now catching up with panel siz
You know those painful knee issues many people deal with as they age? It turns out, there’s a surprising connection to how our cells manage energy. Scientists discovered that a protein called FTO helps control a process in our cells called autophagy. Autophagy keeps cells healthy by recycling old pa
Scientists are testing an innovative way to regenerate fat tissue using a biodegradable implant and stem cells. The implant, made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) mesh and a collagen sponge (CS), is seeded with adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) known for their impressive ability to multiply and transfor
All-solid-state fluoride-ion batteries (FIBs) are being heavily researched for the future of energy storage. One particular cathode material, Cu3N, transforms the game by offering plenty of spaces for fluorine ions to move around. This means more electrons can be transferred, making it a high-capaci
Rivers around the world face big problems like pollution and damming. These issues threaten the lives of both people and animals that depend on rivers. To fix these problems, we need to work together in special places called River Co-Learning Arenas (RCAs). RCAs are like classrooms where different p
