Scientists have created a new way to detect ethylenediamine (EDA), a chemical that's not so good for the environment. They made tiny, leaf-like structures called WO3-BiVO4 nanoflakes using a special process called hydrothermal synthesis. These nanoflakes were checked under microscopes and found to b
Estimating how much a ton of CO2 costs society, called the social cost of carbon (SCC), is tough. It needs to consider the whole climate and economic system, and how changes spread in time and space. Scientists have looked at the models used to calculate SCC but in bits and pieces. No one has put it
Did you know that removing certain water plants can cut disease rates and boost farm incomes? In Africa, a type of snail lives in these plants and spreads an illness called schistosomiasis. When farmers use fertilizers, they grow more plants, giving the snails more homes. In trial runs, taking out t
Recent research in England has revealed some interesting connections between teenagers' mental health and their use of public social media accounts. While earlier studies have shown links between social media and teen mental health, this study dives deeper into specific aspects, particularly the imp
Imagine a world where how clear you are about yourself affects how nice you are to others. That's what researchers found out. They looked into how well people understand themselves, what they call "self-concept clarity" (SCC). When this is low, people start to feel like there's not enough to go arou
Justin Jefferson led the Minnesota Vikings to a 30-12 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, using the victory to honor his idol, Randy Moss. Moss, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, recently announced he is battling cancer. The game opened with fellow former Vikings receivers Chris Carter
Ever heard of the North Korean hacker group, Lazarus? They're back with a new trick, the FBI says. After stealing billions in crypto, they're now pretending to be venture capitalists to target startup CEOs. In November 2023, they fooled a crypto startup's CEO using a fake Telegram account. They sent
Cryptocurrencies have been on a roll since the U. S. election in November, with bitcoin hitting a new high above $107, 000 on Monday. But despite these soaring prices and President-elect Donald Trump's pro-crypto policies, many financial advisors are still hesitant to recommend crypto to their clien
Did you know that tiny creatures living in your gut can chat with your brain? Yes, gut microbes can actually communicate with the brain through something called the gut-brain axis. This might sound a bit weird, but it's true! These little critters change as we grow older, with the number and types d
Obesity is rising globally, making it tough to pinpoint causes. Scientists have turned to tools like geographic information systems (GIS) and deep learning to help understand this complex issue. One study, focusing on Missouri, used deep neural networks to analyze visual features and spatial data. T
