In a surprising turn of events, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , known for his vocal stance against vaccines, has moved one step closer to becoming the nation's health secretary. This happened after a Senate vote that aligned along party lines. This vote sets the stage for a final confirmation vote, likely t
Imagine a material that can change its structure just by being zapped with plasma. That's vanadium dioxide (VO2) in a nutshell. This stuff is a superstar in the world of nanoelectronics. It all starts with something called phase transition. Picture it like a superhero changing forms to save
Did you know that almost everyone on Earth is exposed to harmful air at some point? Nearly 99% of us are breathing in air that doesn't meet the clean air standards set by the World Health Organization. That's right, even when the sky looks clear, the air might not be safe. This isn't just something
COVID-19 sped up the race to get healthcare technology up and running. The pandemic forced healthcare to quickly adopt new technologies to keep up with healthcare delivery, making everything move faster. Usually, getting these systems in place is tough due to complicated tech and human factors. Tec
South Korea's teens have been spending more time online during the pandemic lockdowns. The shift is pretty dramatic, especially when you count the hours they've spent on gaming or social media platforms. The pandemic changed the way teens interact online. It has also impacted the way teens are lea
Kidney organs made in labs could be a game-changer for people with kidney diseases. Think about it— having a new kidney grown just for you, no waiting lists or ethical dilemmas. This could be the future, but we're not there yet. Scientists are working hard to make these lab-made kidneys work just li
By next March, space astronomers will get a clearer look at a massive space rock heading towards our planet. It has been named 2024 YR4. This asteroid may impact Earth in 2032 and was discovered back in December by a dedicated team of scientists. The chance that this giant rock will strike Earth is
The Super Bowl halftime show took a surprising turn with a protest. It was trying to show the world what's going on in Sudan and Gaza without focusing on the game. This protest was about the wars happening in the Middle East. The Gaza Strip is a small area near the Mediterranean. It has a lot of
Scientists are always looking for better ways to study proteins. One common method is using a His-tag, a small piece of protein that helps scientists grab and study their target protein. Usually, scientists use antibodies to find and study these His-tagged proteins, but this can be really expensive.
Let's dive into how nuclear medicine affects our bodies. Yes, it sounds strange, but the truth is, they use special materials to look inside the body. In this new study, scientists took a closer look at how radiation affects children and adults differently. If you didn't k
