Teens today are always glued to their screens. Phones, tablets, computers—they're everywhere. These devices help with schoolwork and staying in touch, but too much screen time might be messing with how teens think. Working memory is like the brain's notepad. It helps us hold onto and process information. For teens, this skill is still growing. But too much screen ti...
People are feeling less sure about the economy and their own futures. A recent survey shows that worries about finding a job are growing. The survey's main number, which measures how people feel about the economy, dropped to 88. 7 in November. This is the lowest it's been since April and a big drop from the month before. The survey also asked people about their hope...
Catalysts are like superheroes in the fight against air pollution. They help break down nasty gases like nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds. But even superheroes have their kryptonite. In this case, it's something called catalyst deactivation. This happens when the catalyst gets worn out or poisoned by the very pollutants it's trying to clean up. There a...
The Steam Machine is shaping up to be a unique player in the gaming world. Unlike traditional consoles, it won't come with a budget-friendly price tag. Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais made it clear that the Steam Machine's pricing will align more with the current PC market rather than the console market. The Steam Machine is packed with an AMD Zen 4 CPU and RDNA3 GPU, ...
Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, has been on a rollercoaster ride lately. After a rough patch, things seem to be calming down. The price has been holding steady around $88, 000, which is a big improvement from last week's drop. That drop was so bad it hit a seven-month low and wiped out over $1 trillion from the entire crypto market. This recent stability has give...
Russia has something to say about the peace talks with Ukraine. The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, mentioned that the U. S. peace plan is the only serious proposal on the table. He called the current situation an "information frenzy, " with lots of conflicting reports and statements. The U. S. initially proposed a 28-point peace plan, which was later shorten...
This year, something unusual happened. The U. S. didn't get hit by any major hurricanes. It's been ten years since this last occurred. Many storms formed in the Atlantic. But they all turned away before reaching the coast. Experts call this "recurvature. " It's when storms curve back out to sea instead of hitting land. Several factors played a role. Winds and air pr...
Sir Richard Branson recently shared heartbreaking news about the passing of his beloved wife, Joan. She was his partner for half a century. He called her his best friend, his rock, and his guiding light. Joan was more than just a wife to him; she was his partner in every sense. She was also a wonderful mother and grandmother to their kids and grandkids. Joan was kno...
In a bizarre turn of events, a man from Borgo Virgilio, near Mantua, Italy, is under investigation for a peculiar crime. He allegedly dressed up as his deceased mother to collect her pension. This isn't just a case of identity theft; it involves hiding a body and deceiving authorities. The man, a 56-year-old unemployed nurse, reportedly hid his mother's body in his ...
Football matches can get heated, and sometimes, players forget they're on the same team. That's what happened between Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane during a recent game at Old Trafford. It all started with a small slap, but it quickly turned into a big deal. The referee saw it and gave Gueye a red card. It wasn't a huge fight, but it was enough to make the video as...