The Hanjiang River in China is facing a hidden problem: tiny plastic particles. These small bits, called microplastics, are less than 500 micrometers in size. They are everywhere in the river and can harm aquatic life. A recent study used advanced technology to find out more about these microplastic
Earth's spin is not constant. It changes slightly every day. This summer, it will speed up on three days. The changes are so small that people won't notice them. The days will be shorter by a fraction of a second. The moon's position affects Earth's spin. When the moon is far from Earth's equator,
In a remarkable case, a 68-year-old patient, who follows the Jehovah's Witness faith, faced a tough health challenge. This person had a condition called chronic pulmonary thromboembolism, which means they had blood clots in their lungs. They also had other health issues, making their situation more
A big problem in chemistry is separating ethane (C2H6) from ethylene (C2H4). These gases are similar, but important for different industries. Scientists have been working on ways to do this better. One approach is using special materials called metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). These are like tiny s
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have become a hot topic in research lately. Scientists are digging deep to understand how these chemicals affect our health. They are found almost everywhere, from the food we eat to the water we drink, even in the air we breathe. These chemicals can sne
Hot cars in summer are no joke. The heat can be unbearable, and relying on air conditioning isn't always an option. Maybe your car's A/C is broken, or you want to save energy. Whatever the reason, there's a science-backed trick to cool down your car quickly. Here's how it works: Open the rear passe
AI is shaking up computer science classes. Schools are scrambling to figure out how to teach students what they need to know. With AI tools getting smarter, some think coding skills might not be as important as they used to be. The tech job market is tough right now. There are fewer jobs for new gr
Reservoirs are like big bathtubs collecting water, but over time, they also collect a lot of mud. This mud can cause big problems. In China's Three Gorges Reservoir, even though less mud is coming in each year, there's still a huge amount already there. The same issue is happening in smaller reservo
Plants have a clever way of knowing when to flower. They use a special protein called florigen, made in the leaves, to tell other parts of the plant it's time to bloom. But how does this protein move around, and what happens when it's cold outside? Scientists wanted to understand how florigen trave
CoreWeave Inc. is making a bold move in the AI world. They are buying Core Scientific Inc. for a whopping $9 billion. This isn't just any purchase; it's a strategic play to take charge of the physical side of AI. By buying Core Scientific, CoreWeave gains control over more than a gigawatt of data-c
