Imagine trying to make a super-small hole in a tiny sheet of silicon. For scientists, this isn't just a fun challenge—it's a big deal in the world of biotechnology. These tiny holes, or nanopores, are crucial for detecting and analyzing biomolecules, like DNA. But making them small enough—under 5 na
The entertainment world is throwing open its doors for new talent. Imagine a room full of bright-eyed young professionals, eager to dive into the entertainment industry. On February 25th, that room becomes a Zoom call. Two big names in entertainment are teaming up to host a virtual event called
They say, it is always the ones waiting the longest who are the most grateful when they finally get what they've been waiting for. You might expect transplant recipients to be excited, full of joy and forever thankful. But it's not that simple. Often, patients feel disappointment when they firs
Kids in tough spots often get the short end of the stick, especially when it comes to violence, despite it being known that violence disproportionately affects marginalized communities. Help is supposed to be available through Crime Victim Compensation (CVC), in Canada and the United States. V
Have you ever wondered what happens when our undersea cables get damaged? In the Baltic Sea, this has been happening a lot lately. Over the past year and a half, at least 11 undersea cables have been damaged. These cables are really important because they help with global communication and power sup
On a cold Christmas morning in 2024, Estonia's power supply took a hit. The Estlink 2 cable, connecting them to Finland, unexpectedly failed. This left Estonia with only one operational cable, losing nearly two-thirds of its power supply. Although it didn't disrupt services immediately, experts fear
Something fishy is happening in the Baltic Sea! A vital undersea cable between Latvia and Sweden was hurt this past Sunday. Latvia believes it might have been damaged by some outside force. This cable links the Latvian town of Ventspils to Sweden's Gotland island. It's a critical communications line
In the chilly December of 1973, a unique drama hit British TV screens. Nemone Lethbridge's play "Baby Blues" aired on the BBC as part of their influential "Play for Today" series. This wasn't your usual television fare; it delved into topics that society often whispered about, like infertility, caes
Imagine this: an amateur fossil hunter stumbles upon a peculiar find on a beach in Denmark. Peter Bennicke spotted something unusual in a piece of chalk at Stevns Klint—a cluster of lily pieces, all jumbled together. He brought his discovery to Geomuseum Faxe, where experts took a closer look. John
The movie industry has long been a boys' club. It's no surprise that this affects how films are reviewed. A recent study found that reviews of movies with female leads or directors often have more sexist language than reviews of male-led films. This can hurt actresses' and female directors' careers
