Air pollution is a big problem, especially for kids. There aren't many studies on this in African schools, so researchers took a look at primary schools in Hawassa, Ethiopia. They checked for tiny particles (PM2. 5 and PM10) and harmful gases (NO2, CO, and SO2) in the air. They used special meters t
Back in 2008, right in the middle of a global financial crisis, British bank Barclays was facing a serious issue. They desperately needed cash to dodge a government bailout. So, they reached out to investors from different parts of the world, with Qatar being one of them. It seemed like a wise move
Remakes sometimes get a bad rap, right? Many people think they lack originality and can't live up to the originals. But hold on, because not all remakes are created equal. Especially when it comes to Hollywood's take on international hits. You see, remakes can bring a unique perspective and make a s
Kids should feel safe at school, right? Unfortunately, many students worry about their safety due to increasing violence and mental health issues. A new law called the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act aims to change that. Passed after the Uvalde school shooting, this law wants to reduce violence and
In recent times, some blue state governors have been very vocal about their opposition to certain policies, even forming groups to resist them. California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts have been at the forefront of this movement. But there's a catch. People are leaving these sta
Neutrinos, tiny particles that zoom through your body every second, are tough to catch. They barely interact with anything, so detecting them requires lots of material. Scientists have tried heavy water tanks or ice cameras in Antarctica. Now, a scientist named Steven Prohira has a peculiar idea: us
A big decision is coming up for Google. A judge in Virginia, U. S. , will soon decide if Google's advertising technology is a monopoly. This isn't just any judge, but Judge Leonie Brinkema, who’s expected to give a written ruling by the end of the year. If she finds Google has done something illegal
Imagine you're a detective, and your job is to solve mysteries of the smallest particles in the universe. That's what scientists are doing with the TESLA collider and its special detective tool, a new high-energy e+e- annihilation detector. This isn't your typical detective work; we're talking about
Meet Luna, a female dog who had an unusual experience during a routine surgery. Luna had traveled from Eastern Europe and loved to eat poop, which is called coprophagia. She didn't get any medicine to prevent parasites. When she went in for a planned surgery to remove her ovaries and uterus, the doc
Ever wondered how to tell the United States' F-35 Lightning II apart from China's J-35 stealth fighter? Sure, they're both sleek and stealthy, but there are subtle differences that can help you distinguish them. First, look at their shapes. The F-35 has a distinctive, faceted design with sharp angl
