The latest installment of Black Mirror, Plaything, continues the series' trend of featuring big-name actors. This episode is unique because it connects directly to a previous story, much like the episode "USS Callister: Into Infinity. " Plaything is a follow-up to the 2018 interactive movie Black Mi
GHB, or gamma-hydroxybutyric acid, is a sneaky substance. It's often used in recreational drugs and, sadly, in drug-facilitated sexual assaults. The problem? GHB breaks down quickly in the body. This makes it hard for investigators to collect evidence. Plus, it's tricky to tell if GHB was added to a
A tiny piece of a mouse’s brain has just given scientists a massive breakthrough in understanding how our brains work. This isn’t just any piece; it’s a speck smaller than a grain of sand from the mouse’s visual cortex. Inside this tiny speck, there are 84, 000 neurons connected by about half a bill
Forensic science is always looking for better ways to solve crimes. One big challenge is figuring out what kind of body fluid is at a crime scene and who it belongs to. Usually, scientists use two different tests: one for identifying the person and another for figuring out the type of body fluid. Th
The future of NASA's Earth science missions is hanging in the balance. Some missions are already being asked to plan for their own end. This worrying news came from Rep. George Whitesides, who shared that both new and ongoing Earth science missions have been told to get ready for potential budget cu
People often wonder if it's possible to forget something terrible that happened to them. This question is at the heart of a popular book by Amy Griffin, who claims to have recovered memories of abuse after trying a controversial therapy. Griffin, a successful investor, has gained significant attenti
The world of water splitting has seen a significant breakthrough with the development of a unique material. This material combines several metals and oxides to create a powerful catalyst. This catalyst can efficiently split water and even seawater into hydrogen and oxygen. The process is not only ef
Body fluids often hold vital clues in crime scenes. They can help piece together what happened and confirm details. However, some fluids are tricky to tell apart. For instance, blood from a wound and blood from a menstrual cycle can look quite similar. This makes it hard for investigators to kno
AI is changing the game in crime scene analysis. Three AI tools, ChatGPT-4, Claude, and Gemini, were put to the test. They analyzed 30 crime scene images independently. Then, 10 forensic experts checked their work. The results? AI can be a big help in forensic science. It can quickly look at lots of
Sixteen states, led by Democratic attorneys general, have taken legal action against the National Institutes of Health. They accuse the agency of intentionally delaying and disrupting medical research grants. This move has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the future of scientific rese
