You know how a big event like COVID-19 can shake up everything? Well, it certainly shook up the crypto market. Researchers checked out the top ten cryptocurrencies before and during the pandemic and found that volatility really spiked once COVID-19 arrived. Bitcoin and Ethereum were big shots even b
After years of gridlock, there's finally a glimmer of hope in international plastic treaty talks. A large group of countries is pushing hard for a production cap to be included in the treaty. But not everyone is on board, and some nations are trying to water down the agreement. The talks in Busan, S
Did you know that some bacteria can use a powerful antioxidant called ergothioneine as their main source of nitrogen? Burkholderia sp. HME13 is one of them. This microbe has a clever set of enzymes that help it break down ergothioneine for its own use. One of these enzymes, ErtE, is particularly int
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin are capturing the attention of investors and researchers alike. But what about predicting their market movements? This study dives into a new way to forecast these cryptocurrencies' volatility using something called non-Gaussian GARCH models. The
Ever thought about what happens to cryptocurrencies when the market gets tough? Researchers used complex models like Student-t, Frank, and Clayton, along with Copula methods, to find the answers. They cleaned the data with EGARCH for return rates and GARCH for trading volumes. So, what did they lear
Did you know that certain bacteria can help clean our water? One such bacteria is Bacillus subtilis, or B. subtilis for short. This little guy is special because it can trap tiny plastic particles, known as nanoplastics, while also processing nitrogen compounds in water. Scientists have been studyin
You know how fruits get their yummy smell? It's all thanks to tiny, invisible compounds called volatile esters. In 'Nanguo' pears, these esters are produced by an enzyme called PuAAT1. But what happens when you treat these pears with a chemical called 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP)? This chemical is u
Eating disorders (EDs) are a serious health issue, and finding ways to help more people is a big goal for public health. One idea is to use apps to provide support and treatment. Some apps offer real-time help and messages, but do they really make a difference? And can they help people use health se
Let’s dive into how split times and environmental factors shape performance in standard distance triathlons. Researchers looked at how well athletes do based on their times in each part of the race—swimming, cycling, and running. They also considered how different conditions like water type, tempera
Have you heard about the recent stir in the food world? A popular tortilla chip salad topper is being recalled in 20 states due to an unexpected allergen. Sugar Foods, the company behind the snack, discovered wheat in their Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style. Yikes! This is a big no-no for
