Sorting and recycling trash is a big deal for saving resources and cleaning up the environment. Plastic waste is a key part of this process, and we're getting better at finding it by using more than one type of image. For a long time, we've used only one type of image to spot plastic waste. Now, we
Ever wondered how our belief in a fair world could shape our actions? A study found that people who think others get what they deserve are less likely to commit everyday crimes. Why? Because they feel guilty about it! The more you believe in a fair world, the more you might feel bad about doing some
Ever heard of colorectal cancer (CRC)? It's a big deal, and doctors recommend getting a colonoscopy every 10 years to check for it. But recent studies are questioning this timeline. Even after a clean colonoscopy, some people might still have a risk of CRC. Should we be checking again sooner? That's
Lichens, those fascinating plants that grow on rocks and trees, have been around for a long time. Scientists first took notice of them in the 1870s and found that they produce special substances that can affect bacteria and fungi. More recently, we've discovered that lichens have a whole community o
In the quiet suburbs of Chicopee, a dark and unexpected event unfolded early Tuesday morning. The situation started with a distressing call to the local police, reporting a disturbance in a residential area. Within hours, the community was left shaken as a grim discovery was made. The sheriff's offi
Let's take a look at how two different treatments for epilepsy have been used across the United States. We're talking about Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) and Vagus Nerve stimulation (VNS). Both are used to help people with epilepsy that doesn't respond to medicine. First, it's important
Imagine a scenario where Romania, once known for its loyalty to the EU and NATO, starts to lean towards Russia. That’s what’s happening with the rise of Georgescu, a TikTok sensation with a surprising 3. 8 million followers. He’s not part of any political party but speaks directly to the people, rej
Lyle and Erik Menendez appeared in a recent hearing via audio, as their elderly aunts urged a judge to consider resentencing them for the 1989 murders of their parents. Judge Michael Jesic delayed the decision until January 30, noting he needed more time to review the case files and give the new dis
Early Monday, office workers leaned on Microsoft's Outlook and Teams for their daily tasks, but these crucial programs weren't cooperating. Outlook. com alone had over 6, 800 outage reports, with Downdetector tracking the spike. Teams, known for video calls and calendars, also faced downtime, though
Did you know that some polymer crystals can conduct heat really well? Researchers dug into a big library of polymers to find some that are superstars at this. They used special math and physics rules to figure out which ones could help cool down things like computers and phones. They found that some
