Imagine you're planning a big party in space, using a bunch of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. You want to save energy and keep things moving efficiently, right? This study comes up with a smart way to do just that. They combined something called a Markov Decision Process with a Double Deep Q-Netw
In Baton Rouge, the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) is facing tension with its employees' union, Amalgamated Transit Union 1546. The union is pushing for a fair contract, alleging a hostile work environment and poor negotiations. Union President George Decuir expressed that the current contract,
Did you know that ultraviolet (UV) light can be a powerful tool in fighting viruses? Scientists have been exploring different wavelengths of UV-C light to find safer and more environmentally friendly ways to prevent viral infections. For example, far-UV-C radiation with a wavelength of 233 nm can ki
A strange fog has been sweeping across the United States, and people are worried. The fog has a peculiar smell that some believe is chemical. In Florida, a person reported getting sick with flu-like symptoms after spending time in the fog. This isn’t the first time something like this has happened.
When cancer spreads, it tends to twist the environment around it. In metastatic epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), normal neutrophils, which usually help fight infections, get tricked into becoming "suppressors. " These reprogrammed neutrophils can hinder the activation of T cells, a vital part of our
Ever wondered how doctors check if a little spot on your lung is serious? One way they do it is by using robots! Lung cancer is a big problem, with lots of people dying from it each year. The tricky part is that many people don't feel sick when they first get it. So, doctors often find it by acciden
Veganuary is in full swing, and many people are shifting to plant-based lifestyles. If you're one of them, you might be surprised to learn that your mattress could be vegan too! Let's dive into the world of vegan mattresses and explore some of the best deals available right now. Sleeping on a vegan
Imagine a lake so filled with weeds that boats get stuck and fish struggle to breathe. That's the scene at Lake Naivasha in Kenya, where water hyacinths are taking over. These plants, originally from South America, are choking local ecosystems and causing trouble worldwide. But there's a twist: a Ke
Jean-Marie Le Pen, a significant figure in France's far-right political scene, has passed away at 96. Born in Brittany, Le Pen's life was filled with controversy and political milestones. He started as a young law student and became France's youngest lawmaker in 1956. In 1972, he founded the Nationa
Ever wondered how our beliefs shape how we treat our planet? A recent study took a close look at this in China. Using data from a big survey in 2021, researchers built models to see how religious beliefs affect how people think and act towards the environment. They found that being more aware of env
