The world's wealthiest tech giants, including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Sundar Pichai, were by President Trump's side on inauguration day. Trump saw an opportunity to influence emerging technologies by granting Elon Musk authority over federal agencies, only a few weeks i
Let's dive into some of the innovations that reshaped our world from the start of the 2000s. Privacy and security were big issues as the decade started. First up, Google introduced Google AdWords. Advertisers could now pay for clicks instead of flat-fee ad space. This model became a massive succe
Ukraine's fight against Russia is ongoing and has lasted over 3 years now. The country leaders are always looking for new ways to use technology in the battlefield. Advanced vehicles called "kamikaze cars" are making waves in Ukraine's war effort. They are equipped with machine guns and co
Imagine being locked in a house for 2000 years! That's what happened to the Herculaneum scrolls. Mount Vesuvius eruption of seven twenty-nine A. D. didn't just bury this ancient Roman town, it also caused bad damage to scrolls of an entire villa. It's been a stressful challenge to open these scrolls
Thymidine phosphorylase is a key player in certain types of tumor growth and new blood vessel formation. Because of this, it is an important target for anti-cancer drugs. Researchers have recently created a set of thiazole-hydrazone derivatives to see if they could inhibit its effects. The team b
Imagine a world where sunlight could be our secret weapon against pollution and superbugs. First, let's talk about the bad guys: superbugs. These are bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotics, making them tough to defeat. These nasty microbes are a big problem for our health and th
Imagine chemicals that can break down pollutants in water. That's where MXene and MOF come in. These are super tiny structures, designed specifically to tackle the tough task of activating periodate (PI). PI is a strong oxidizing agent, so it can break down harmful substances in the water. But
The world of women's sports just became a lot more exciting. To kick it all off Allyson Felix, the superstar track and field legend with a whopping 7 gold medals, is huge player. But this time, she is not the only one. Central to all of her work is Felix's new management firm Always Alpha
Imagine blasting waterborne pathogens out with supercharged particles. That's what atmospheric pressure plasma jets do. These jets produce various reactive species that target bacteria. But there is a catch, it can cause serious problem. Different bacteria may get killed by different reacti
When a population grows older, it can impact the number of young people in the workforce. This "demographic dividend" is a fancy term for the boost in economic growth that comes from having lots of workers. As this dividend shrinks, it might affect how innovative a region can be. Why does this matt
