Have you ever wondered why the costs of clean technology seem to drop like a rock? It's not just because we get better at using them over time. There's also something called economies of scale. This means that when projects get big, they can benefit from lower costs as they produce more. A recent st
Imagine this: a documentary filmmaker watches a reality TV show about catching child predators and decides to dig deeper. David Osit, the filmmaker, was hooked by “To Catch a Predator” but didn’t think much about it until years later. That’s when he heard about Bill Conradt, a Texas assistant distri
Machine learning is stepping up to help predict COVID-19 cases, especially in regions where data can be a bit iffy. You see, the COVID-19 pandemic hit hard in 2019, causing a lot of sickness and even death. One big problem was getting accurate numbers on how many people were actually sick, especiall
The Washington Commanders, who were once struggling with a 4-13 record, have turned their fortunes around and now face their divisional rivals, the Eagles, in the NFC Championship game. Jayden Daniels, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has led the Commanders to this crucial matchup. As u
Ever wondered why metal-polymer pairs in brakes get worn out by hydrogen? Scientists are now figuring out a way to fix this by looking at how these materials react with water and hydrogen. They've found that keeping the metal's electrode potential below water's in a neutral medium helps. Also, the r
Imagine tiny, bubble-like structures called vesicles trying to squeeze through tiny holes in a membrane. This isn't just a fun exercise in physics—it's how some parasites invade our cells and how drugs might someday deliver their payload through our skin. Researchers used a combination of computer m
This weekend, two powerhouse teams - the Pats and the Seahawks - are set to go head-to-head in what's sure to be an exciting NFL matchup. The Seahawks have been lucky this season, but their luck might just run out against the Pats. The Seahawks have had a few close calls, and without some favorable
Ever wished you could block out the world and just listen to your music? That's exactly what Sony's wireless headphones do, and they've got plenty of fans - nearly 40, 000 to be exact. These headphones are packed with smart tech, like dual microphones that catch sounds from traffic to chatty neighbo
This week, a surprising rumor emerged about Alex Bregman, the star baseball player, and the Houston Astros. The team, which initially seemed out of the running, suddenly showed interest again. According to reports, the Astros put a six-year, $156 million contract offer on the table. The team's gener
Imagine waking up every day knowing you’re the only person in the world living with a functioning pig organ. That’s the reality for Towana Looney, an Alabama woman who recently hit the two-month mark with her new pig kidney. Doctors say she’s doing excellently and has more energy than ever. This bre
