Graphene-based supercapacitors are impressive in storing energy. But understanding how ions interact at the nanoscale with graphene is still puzzling scientists. To solve this, researchers used two types of graphene field-effect transistors (GFETs), one with no substrate (SF-GFETs) and another with
Ever wondered what happens to the little ridges on your palate after dental expansion? A recent study set out to find the answer. These ridges, called palatal rugae, are unique to each person, like a tiny fingerprint on the roof of your mouth. The study wanted to know if these patterns stay the same
Nvidia might be taking a leap into the world of desktop CPUs. At CES this year, they showed off Project Digits, a pricy AI supercomputer powered by a new GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip with an Arm-based CPU. This chip was developed jointly with MediaTek, and it seems both companies have big plans fo
In an extraordinary meeting last Tuesday, Richland County School District One board members took a significant step. They voted to ask the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) for a comprehensive forensic audit of the district. This was the first gathering of the year for the newly elected
The Federal Reserve's top banking regulator, Michael Barr, is leaving his supervisory role next month. This move comes amid speculation that President-elect Donald Trump wants a more bank-friendly candidate. Barr will stay on as a Fed governor until 2026, but his resignation as the vice chair for su
Ever wondered how your personality might influence your choice of job? A study set out to examine this by looking at connections between job interests and personality traits beyond the typical "Big Five" model. The research involved 653 adults, with an average age of around 40 years. They filled ou
The Serie A soccer season is heating up! This weekend is packed with exciting matches, especially the big one: Roma versus Lazio in the Derby della Capitale. This will be the first night game in six years due to security reasons. Roma drew with AC Milan recently, while Lazio is sitting fourth in the
In Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, the world's oldest person has said her final goodbye. Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman from Osaka, passed away at the age of 116 in a care home. Born on May 23, 1908, Itooka led a life full of activity and spirit. She loved bananas and a yogurt drink called Calpis, and ev
AC Milan pulled off an impressive comeback against Juventus to secure a spot in the Supercoppa Italiana final. The game's turning point was the substitutions made by coach Sergio Conceicao. Let's take a look at how the players fared. Goalkeeper Mike Maignan had a mixed game. He couldn't keep out a
In the final regular-season game, the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are set to clash in a high-stakes battle. Both teams are tied with an impressive 14-2 record, but only one can claim the NFC North title and secure a first-round bye. This is it—the game that could change everything. Let's bre
