Cortisol levels change a lot when we're stressed. These changes help us understand how our hormones are doing. Too much or too little cortisol can signal serious health issues. Usually, checking cortisol involves complex steps and can be kinda painful. Scientists have created a clever patch that mak
Imagine if the power to decide what kids learn in school shifted from the federal government to states and parents. That's exactly what President Trump has in mind. He wants to hand over control and let each state and family make their own choices. This could lead to significant changes in student l
Underground coal mining often faces challenges due to weak, water-prone rocks. This is especially true in the Lvtang Coal Mine in Guizhou, China. The tailgate of longwall panel 2606, a typical soft rock roadway, experienced significant deformation despite using rock bolts, cable bolts, and surface s
Have you ever wanted to test for multiple diseases or genetic conditions in one go? Scientists often use a technique called multiplex PCR to achieve this. But the equipment needed for this is complicated and tough to handle. A recent study introduced a clever way to make this process simpler using w
Diabetes, a health condition marked by too much sugar in the blood, isn't always easy to spot early. Traditional signs like high glucose levels can change throughout the day or miss early warning signs. A team of researchers has come up with a clever tool that uses two different methods to catch dia
Ever wondered why farmers in China are so dedicated to keeping their land in top shape? Scientists from economics and psychology are curious about what motivates people, especially farmers, to protect the environment. They want to know if it’s the promise of more money or personal feelings that driv
The world's top EV battery maker, CATL's Robin Zeng, has some doubts about Tesla's 4680 battery project. He thinks it might not live up to expectations. These special batteries, named after their size (46mm by 80mm), were supposed to be a game-changer. Tesla said they'd have five times the energy an
The heavyweight fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was a massive hit online, with Netflix reporting that around 60 million households tuned in. The peak viewership reached 65 million at one point. This is big news for live streaming events. While the exact numbers aren't out yet, Netflix says th
Instead of the usual intense negotiations that marked previous Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) talks, the National Hockey League (NHL) and its Players' Association (NHLPA) are taking a different path this time around. They're not just focusing on traditional issues like escrow. Now, wearable t
Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport, which welcomed nearly 49 million passengers in 2019 but saw a dramatic drop to just under a million in 2021, is bouncing back. With 35 million passengers in 2023, the airport is set to regain its pre-pandemic traffic. To handle this growth and improve efficien
