Ever wondered what keeps African genets busy at night? Two types of genets, the small-spotted and Cape genets, were studied to find out how seasons and competition affect their nightly activities. These tiny carnivores live in the same area but have slightly different habits. Scientists tracked them
Florida’s condo market is facing a big change. By the end of this year, condo associations must have a structural reserve study done. This means finding out how much money is needed for repairs and maintenance over the next 10 years. It’s a lot of money, sometimes in the millions. Condo owners will
Ever wondered how scientists manage massive amounts of data from experiments? Let's dive into how the ALICE experiment at CERN, which studies heavy-ion collisions, connects with the European Data Grid (EDG)—a network of computers that work together like a super-powerful machine. At the heart of ALIC
A mystical transformation has been happening behind closed doors in the heart of Paris. Five years ago, the world watched in shock as Notre Dame, the beloved Gothic cathedral, was consumed by fire. Its iconic spire crumbled, and the world seemed to hold its breath. But hope was not lost. French Pres
In the quiet Israeli border town of Kibbutz Malkiya, Dean Sweetland, a gardener and security volunteer, looks out at the deserted streets. A year after fleeing due to Hezbollah rockets, the town remains empty despite a ceasefire. "The ceasefire is useless, " he says, shaking his head. "How can I ask
A winter weather warning has been issued for multiple counties in Western New York (WNY). Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties due to the onset of lake effect snow. This type of snowfall typically affects commu
Scientists have come up with a new way to detect tiny amounts of sulfadiazine (SDZ) using a special nanopolypropylene surface. They created a molecularly imprinted polyacrylamide (PP@MIP) probe that works with a technique called Resonance Rayleigh Scattering (RRS). This probe helps to quickly and ac
Scientists have made six new kinds of gold complexes that contain something called fluorene. They used fancy tools like NMR, mass spectrometry, and X-ray diffraction to figure out what these complexes look like. Before being crushed, these complexes glow in different colors like blue-green, yellow-g
Have you ever wondered how a serious leg injury affects daily life? The QUINTET study is digging deep into this question. Researchers are focusing on the quality of life for people who've had open lower limb trauma. This means injuries where the skin and flesh are torn, exposing bones, muscles, or t
Five years after that tragic fire, Notre Dame Cathedral is ready to show off its newly renovated interior. On a crisp, sunny day, French President Emmanuel Macron got a sneak peek inside the iconic cathedral. Gone are the gloomy memories of the fire; instead, visitors can now enjoy the bright, airy
