You might have heard of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It's when companies do things that are supposed to benefit society. But how much do these efforts really help our health? A group of researchers checked out 97 articles to find the answer. They discovered that it's not so clear cut. Only
Fire raged through Los Angeles County in January, with an airborne imaging spectrometer from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) documenting the damage. The device captured images of charred hillsides and destroyed neighborhoods, including the 170-acre JPL campus, which amazingly remained unharme
Climate change is a massive global problem, and China's got a plan: the "dual-carbon" target. This means companies that pollute a lot, especially in the heavy industry, have to cut down on their carbon emissions. Sounds tough, right? But there's a twist. When these companies reveal info about their
Ever wondered how snakes deal with different temperatures in their habitats? Let's dive into the world of the Mexican Garter Snake, or Thamnophis eques. These slithery creatures live in both forests and grasslands, and their body temperature (Tb) can vary quite a bit. Scientists studied these snake
Samsung is diving deeper into AI with its latest move. Google's Gemini AI will soon be connected to Samsung's stock apps like Calendar, Notes, and Reminders. This isn't surprising, given Samsung and Google's tight partnership over the years. They've even worked together to save the Android smartwatc
Imagine walking down the store aisle, looking for formula for your little one. You spot a can that looks a lot like baby formula, but it says "Stage 3" – a hint that it might be the next best thing for your growing toddler. That's what Abbott Laboratories hopes you'll think. But hold on! These so-ca
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are gaining traction due to their high safety, low cost, and eco-friendliness. However, the cathode materials need more development. MXenes, with excellent hydrophilicity and conductivity, could be a great fit, but they have issues like slow Zn²⁺ kinetics and struc
As our population ages, we're seeing more older adults fall victim to community crimes. The emotional toll on these victims is huge and long-lasting, yet there's a lack of research on ways to help them. While combining public health services and care is a good idea, no one's really shown how to do i
You might be surprised to know that some people with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) have a condition called temporal encephaloceles (TEs). Sometimes, these TEs are spotted by chance during scans. Do doctors and hospitals agree on how to treat these patients before surgery? Not really. Their practices
It's been a while since the last episode of Severance, and with Season 2 starting tonight on Apple TV+, let's refresh our memories. In this sci-fi drama, the Lumon corporation uses a brain chip to split workers into "outies" and "innies". Outies live normal lives while innies work tirelessly, knowin
