A powerful storm, known as a bomb cyclone, has taken lives and caused a massive power outage in Washington and Seattle. With wind speeds reaching up to 77 mph, trees and power lines were toppled, leaving many homes without electricity. As the winds die down, a new threat emerges: heavy rain is expec
As the curtain falls on the year, tech companies often unveil exciting updates about quantum computers. This year, something special is brewing. A startup named Quantum Circuits has launched a unique qubit technology called dual-rail qubits, available on a cloud service. This innovation makes it eas
Gautam Adani, the billionaire who heads India's Adani Group, has found himself in a sticky situation. He, along with several others, was charged with bribery and fraud in a New York court. The allegations suggest that Adani and his team paid over $250 million in bribes to Indian government officials
Have you ever wondered what lurks beneath the surface of Johor Waters when it comes to marine life? A recent study took a deep dive into the heavy metal levels of stingrays from Pontian, Muar, and Batu Pahat. These metals, like copper, zinc, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, can build up in the r
Mitochondria are like tiny power plants inside our cells. They make most of the energy our cells need, called ATP, through a process called oxidative phosphorylation. This process uses the electron transport chain (ETC) to pump protons and create an energy gradient, which is then used to make ATP. H
When you think of cruises, who wouldn't imagine a fun-filled getaway? But, let's not ignore the other side of the coin. As cruises become more popular, their impacts on the environment, economy, and society are becoming a bigger deal. To understand these impacts better, experts dived into the issue.
Imagine diving into the coastal waters of Thiruvottiyur after a storm. Researchers spotted something alarming: a surge in tiny plastic pieces, known as microplastics. Before Cyclone Michaung, these debris were just 150 per kilogram of sediment and 1. 28 per liter of seawater. But after the cyclone,
Ever wondered what it takes to become a Viking for a movie? Gerard Butler, who plays Stoick the Vast in the upcoming live-action 'How to Train Your Dragon', can tell you all about it. The actor didn't just pretend to be a Viking; he lived it. Freezing weather, icy baths, and a heavy 90-pound costume
Did you know that something as simple as the order of YouTube videos can sway your vote? A recent study found out just how powerful this can be. Researchers created a fake YouTube simulator and ran experiments with over 1, 400 undecided voters in the US. They showed these voters sequences of videos
Brenda Bailey, B. C. 's new finance minister, has her work cut out for her. The economy is slowing, trade and immigration policies are uncertain, and prices are still high despite declining inflation. Bailey is tasked with delivering a $1, 000 tax cut per household, which could add $2 billion to the
