Tiny particles, big potential. Catalysts with three-way functionality are the heroes when it comes to making cars less polluting. But there are barriers with these catalysts:, they cost too much they rely on valuable metals. They face challenges in performing well at low temperatures. A bright id
Five well-known universities are under the spotlight following new inquiries into allegations of antisemism. This move comes from a wider call to harshly penalize schools that haven't taken enough steps to tackle anti-Jewish hatred on their premises. Notably those universities subj
Imagine that. A guy like Elon Musk is trying to get under the hood of the US Treasury's payment system. This is not good. People in the know are worried. Let’s start with the guy who actually knows how this system works. Many of the people who read this website may not have heard of David Le
When the US started pushing higher barriers on trade, other countries stepped up. They came together to create more trade alliances. So with the new protectionism from within the US, trade has gone out of its usual track. In the past few months, the European Union especially has been busy. It finis
When choosing flights, people care about more than just getting from point A to point B. The experience during the journey is crucial. Food, comfort, and entertainment are key factors that make or break a flight. First up, let's talk about comfort. Airlines like United and Lufthansa focus o
Cnidarians fascinate scientists. That’s because these creatures—including sea anemones, corals, and jellyfish—offer valuable insights into the evolution of life. Cnidarians have a lot in common with bilaterians—the animals with mirror-image left and right sides. They diverged from other animals hun
Recently some of the world's brightest scientists have been looking into how magnetic fields could help clean up contaminated soil. Scientists knew that tiny pieces of iron in nZVI could help remove harmful pollutants from soil. This technique involves a clever use of nanotechnology. Is made of ti
The scent of trouble. Not to be overly dramatic, but scientists think they can catch big health problems like Parkinson's disease and Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) by noticing a change in smell. These are big diseases that mainly affect older people, and they can really mess with a person's thinki
Bright light can trigger sneezing in about one in four people. This odd reaction, called the photic sneeze reflex (PSR). We often see this phenomenon on sunny days or when someone steps out of a dark room into the light. The exact reasons behind this reflex are still unknown. Some researchers think
The Galaxy S25 Ultra, set to launch in a few days, has left many Android fans on the fence. There are some reasons why this phone might not be a worthy upgrade over the Galaxy S24 Ultra The specs tell the whole story. Under the hood, the Galaxy S25 Ultra boasts a 6. 9-inch screen, a faster
