Harbin, a city in northern China, is famous for its winter festivals. These events draw in crowds from all over the world. To stay ahead in the competitive tourism market, Harbin needs to understand what makes its ice and snow attractions stand out. A recent study looked into this by analyzing thous
Virtual reality (VR) has always been about immersing yourself in a different world. But what if you could create that world just by talking? That is exactly what a new technology does. It lets users describe their ideal environment out loud. Then, it brings that description to life in a virtual spac
The Trump administration's use of an old law to deport Venezuelans is under scrutiny. A judge might block this move. This law, the Alien Enemies Act, is from 1798. It lets the government deport people from enemy countries during wartime. The judge wants to know if this law was used correctly. He als
Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, recently held a surprise gathering with employees. This meeting took place in Texas. The main focus was on the company's future plans. Especially, the Cybercab and the Optimus robot. These projects are seen as key to Tesla's success. Musk admitted that Tesla's stock has take
Understanding how cells develop and change over time is a big deal in biology. It helps scientists see and understand the complex ways cells behave during the early stages of life. Usually, tracking cells relies on stable signals and strong promoters, which can be limiting for long-term studies. How
A global effort to solve cold cases has achieved a remarkable breakthrough. A woman, who was found deceased in Spain back in 2018, has finally been identified. She was known only as "the woman in the chicken coop" until recently. Her true identity is Ainoha Izaga Ibieta Lima, a 33-year-old from Para
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was not given a risk assessment before it crumbled after a ship hit it. This was revealed by the National Transportation Safety Board. They said that if Maryland had done this check, they would have seen the bridge was in danger of falling apart if a big shi
The role of intimacy coordinators has become increasingly important in the film and TV industry, especially since the Me Too movement. These professionals act as a safety net for actors involved in simulated sex scenes, ensuring that sets are less vulnerable to misconduct. Stars like Emma Stone and
Tin-based perovskite solar cells (Sn-PSCs) have a problem. The material used to help transport charges, PEDOT:PSS, isn't doing a great job. It's not stable, and it doesn't work well with the tin perovskite. This is because of some issues with how they interact at the molecular level. But there's a c
Blood infections are a serious deal. They can be tricky to treat because the bacteria can be tough to identify. So, researchers wanted to see if using larger plates could speed up the process of finding the right antibiotic. The goal was to see if bigger plates could give more accurate res
