Scientists have been playing with the building blocks of molecules to see how changes can impact their behavior. They took a special type of molecule called N-methylpyrrole azo-benzene, which can switch between different forms when light hits it. They made these molecules in different ways, swapping
Everyone's body responds differently to treatments. For people with psoriatic arthritis, switching from one medication to another can sometimes be a tricky business. But what if you could switch straight from one drug to another without any hiccups? That's what researchers found out about a medicati
Taylor Swift might have missed Travis Kelce's big game on Christmas Day, but she still found a way to show support. The singer, who's no stranger to Chiefs games this season, gave a subtle nod to her boyfriend's achievement by liking a celebratory Instagram post. This post highlighted Kelce's record
As technology moves forward, traditional electronics face limits. For instance, Boltzmann's law and short-channel effects pose issues for metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs). But there's a new kid on the block: nanoscale air channel transistors (NACTs), which use a vacuum-li
In December 2022, scientists in Botswana found a new sublineage of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, called FN. 1. This variant was discovered in samples from a few places in the Greater Gaborone district. To understand more about this new variant, researchers looked at its spread around the world an
A surprising revelation shook the sports world when it was unveiled that 23 top Chinese swimmers tested positive for a prohibited performance-enhancing drug ahead of the 2021 Olympics. The Chinese officials stood firm, defending their decision to spare the athletes from punishment by pointing to sci
Trinity Rodman, a young soccer star, had a moment of realization. She saw how much players in the NBA and NFL make, and it shocked her. It's not that she's not grateful for what she earns, but it made her think. Why do other sports pay so much more? It's not just about men's soccer making more money
Samsung has recently taken a big step into the world of Extended Reality (XR) with the unveiling of its first XR headset, code-named Project Moohan. But the real buzz is about the potential branding for this new device. According to a trademark filing, Samsung might use the name "Switch" for its upc
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, two wealthy businessmen appointed to cut government waste, are expected to suggest erasing all spending on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies. This could impact offices like the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity & In
Colin Jost, comedian and husband to Scarlett Johansson, recently shared a risqué joke about his wife on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update. During their annual Christmas Joke Swap on December 21, Jost read a joke written by his cohost, Michael Che. The joke poked fun at Johansson's post-pregnancy
