During the COVID-19 pandemic, many kids were stuck at home, leading to a more inactive lifestyle. This lack of movement contributed to a rise in obesity among young people. This shift in health habits had some unexpected consequences. One notable change was the increase in laparoscopic cholecystecto
Imagine trying to keep track of something as tiny as a molecule. That's the challenge scientists face when monitoring diquat (DQ), a chemical that can be harmful to humans. DQ is often found in agricultural samples, so it's important to have a quick and easy way to detect it. This is where nanotechn
A group of tech-savvy government employees, who were part of a team set up to improve public services, decided to leave their jobs. They did this because they didn't want to help a wealthy businessman, Elon Musk, cut down on important government services. These workers had been hired to make gover
Filming a crime scene might seem simple, but getting it right is crucial. A recent experiment showed that the way you film can greatly affect the quality of a 3D reconstruction. Researchers used advanced technology like Neural Radiance Fields and Gaussian Splatting to test different filming techniqu
Vietnamese waters are home to five types of dinoflagellates. These tiny organisms are part of the Alexandrium genus. They are known for their unique features. These features include the apical pore complex, precingular first plate, ventral pore, and sulcal platelets. Scientists have used these featu
Older adults are a growing part of the US population, but finding them online is still a challenge. As technology moves forward, the gap between seniors and digital recruitment grows. This is a problem that needs to be addressed. The PLAN trial showed us some lessons. It's clear that the way we
Apple has a new plan to invest a massive $500 billion in the U. S. over the next five years. This isn't just about money. It's about jobs and technology. Apple wants to hire 20, 000 new workers and build AI servers. They're also planning to open a server factory in Houston by 2026 and a manufacturin
Federal agencies have been letting go of probationary employees in droves, but the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is stepping in to question if these firings are fair. The OSC believes that some of these terminations might be against the law. They've asked the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)
Samsung is gearing up to release the Galaxy Z Fold 7, a foldable phone that's been highly anticipated by tech enthusiasts. This new device is expected to be a significant upgrade from its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is set to be thicker than some of its competitors, but it
Imagine a world where we can easily capture harmful gases in the air. That is the promise of Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs). These are not your average liquids. They are a special blend of ionic liquids and alcohols. This combination has a superpower: it can trap carbon dioxide (CO2). This is a big
