Ever gazed up and noticed those unique, narrow trails left by speedy fighter jets? Meet vapor cones! These aren't typical clouds; they're created under special conditions. When jets fly super fast, close to the speed of sound, something interesting happens. Air compresses and then quickly releases,
So, you've cooked a delicious Thanksgiving feast and have lots of leftovers. But how long can you safely eat them? According to the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), you better hurry up. They say Monday, December 2 is the last day to enjoy your fridge-stored leftovers without worrying too much
Imagine this: A man who thinks vaccines cause autism is about to head the U. S. health department. This isn't a joke—it's happening under Donald Trump's administration. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , known for his extreme views, is set to become director of Health and Human Services. It's a move that spark
Ever wondered how tiny metal fragments can transform simple molecules? Researchers have recently uncovered a fascinating secret about manganese in a chemical reaction called acceptorless dehydrogenation. This reaction is like a dance where molecules give up their hydrogen atoms without any outside h
Biking in Denver can be a balancing act, and not just because of the winding roads. The city has a problem on its hands, and it's on the streets. Bike lanes are a hot topic, and for good reason. Cyclists are frustrated and worried about their safety. You see, the current bike lanes are a hit-and-mis
Meet the Optomagnetic Micromirror Arrays (OMA), a unique tool designed to figure out how stiff biomimetic materials are, even on a tiny, cellular level. Picture this: a 5. 1 by 7. 2 millimeter field filled with 50, 000 teeny-tiny magnetic mirrors, each with optical grating structures and coated with
From the age of six, Ivanka Trump was already being groomed to join the family business by her father, Donald Trump. He'd send her drawings of buildings, hinting at her future role. Though her childhood wasn't typical, it was loving. She knew the family's success in real estate was a big deal. After
Imagine walking through a mall on a Saturday morning, browsing through a kiosk filled with cute stuffed animals. That was what Aurora resident Michael Steinbarth was doing with his son. He had a clear view on why small businesses are so important. "They're like the backbone of our country, " he said
Chronic liver disease is a growing concern worldwide. Our fast-paced lives and improving standards of living have contributed to an increase in these conditions. Modern medicine is still struggling to find effective treatments due to the complex causes of these diseases. One promising area of resear
Starting next month, Southwest Airlines is raising the altitude at which flight attendants begin preparing the cabin for landing. From Dec. 4, they will start this process at 18, 000 feet (5, 486 meters) instead of the usual 10, 000 feet (3, 048 meters). The reason? To lower the chances of in-flight
