Ever thought about how social media and traditional news can spread nasty, harmful messages? This isn't just an online problem; even in places without easy internet access, these messages can cause real hurt. We all know hate speech is bad, right? But what's confusing is how it affects those who are
Messages matter when it comes to social equity. Researchers wanted to see if telling people about racial disparities in child tax credit (CTC) policies might actually hurt support for these policies. They did two experiments, one with a big bunch of people from Prolific and another with an even bigg
Keeping an eye on blood flow in artificial blood vessels is super important for spotting problems early. Scientists have created smart vascular grafts, or SVGs, that use tiny, flexible electronics to watch blood flow constantly. But these grafts face challenges like fitting well with the body and gi
Did you know that electric fields can speed up or slow down chemical reactions happening on electrodes? Scientists have been trying to figure out how to use these fields to make reactions more efficient and precise, similar to how enzymes do it naturally. They've been studying how electric fields at
You might know PepsiCo as the company behind your favorite soda, but did you know they're in hot water with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)? The FTC has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, accusing them of something called price discrimination. This means PepsiCo is alleged to have given one big ret
Malaria is a major global issue, particularly in specific regions. The traditional method of diagnosing it involves examining blood samples under a microscope. This process requires a lab, trained personnel, and special equipment, making it time-consuming and reliant on the technician's expertise. A
Burns can be a real challenge to treat. But scientists have come up with a clever solution inspired by nature. They've created a special gel that helps wounds heal faster. This gel is made from chitosan and silk fibroin, with a touch of tannic acid and riboflavin, which helps it stick well to the sk
Residents of West Virginia are gearing up for a winter storm that could dump up to 6 inches of snow, mainly affecting Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned of slippery roads and hazardous conditions due to the snowfall, with wind gusts potentiall
Do you know how long 50 years really is? Imagine trying to count every second in half a century. That's nearly 1. 5 billion seconds! Now, think about what can happen in that time. A lot, right? Well, the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) has been around for those 1. 5 billion seconds, and th
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has recently introduced a peculiar new measure to tackle farebeating. At the 59th Street/Lexington station, they've installed spiked metal railings on turnstiles. The design is straight out of a sci-fi movie, but the real-life effectiveness is question
