Ryan Zhao, a 17-year-old from Basking Ridge, is making waves in the science world. He's one of 30 global semi-finalists in the Breakthrough Junior Challenge. This contest rewards students who create videos explaining complex science ideas. Ryan's video is about Noether's Theorem. This theorem expla
In the vast world of tiny organisms, a bacterium named Buttiauxella sp. S19-1 is making waves. It has a special talent: breaking down a harmful dye called Congo red (CR). This dye is a big deal in the fashion industry, but it's not so great for the environment or our health. Scientists found that t
Suaeda salsa, a plant that thrives in salty soils, has a special talent. It can soak up and store lots of nitrate, a type of salt. This makes it great for cleaning up polluted, salty lands. But how does it do this? Scientists wanted to find out. They looked at a specific gene in the plant, called S
Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are like superheroes in the chemistry world. They have amazing abilities to dissolve stuff, but they also have a dark side. Their toxicity is a big question mark. Why? Because different tests give different answers. It's like asking five people to describe a color. You
Water lettuce, also known as Pistia stratiotes, is a hardy plant that can help clean up polluted water. This plant is often found in places where water is dirty due to mining waste. Understanding how water lettuce handles different pollutants is key to using it for cleaning up water. The pl
Land's role in the economy has changed over time. It's not as crucial for production as it once was. Yet, it remains a top choice for storing wealth. More than half of household riches in big countries are tied up in real estate. This seems odd. Why does land hold so much value when it's not as impo
The Rajpardi lignite mine in Gujarat, India, is home to a thriving world of microbes. These tiny organisms play a big role in the environment. To understand their impact, researchers used a method called metagenomics. This involves sequencing the DNA of all the microbes in a sample to see what they
George Foreman, a name that echoes through the annals of boxing history, has left the ring for the last time. Born and raised in Texas, Foreman's journey from a troubled youth to a heavyweight champion is nothing short of extraordinary. His first taste of glory came as an Olympic gold medalist in 19
The world of sports was shaken by the news of George Foreman's passing. The announcement came from his family via Instagram, sharing the sad news with the public. They described Foreman as a man of deep faith, a loving family man, and a proud grandfather. Foreman was 76 years old when he passed away
The world said goodbye to George Foreman on a Friday night in March 2025. He was 76 years old. The news came from his family through his Instagram page. They shared their sadness and highlighted his roles as a preacher, husband, father, and grandfather. Foreman's life was marked by his strong faith
