The tiny Chinese mitten crabs are in danger. Scientists dug deep to see how one type of pesticide, called avermectin or AVM, affects these small creatures. For the first time, they examined the spines signaling pathways, which boost protection against damage caused by harmful chemicals. It is usef
In some counties of northeast Ohio, there's a clear sign that flu season is in full swing. Health watchers detected influenza fragments in wastewater samples. The counties affected are Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, and Lorain. This is a big deal because wastewater monitoring can predict a surge in flu cases
What is happening in the town of Garankuwa, South Africa has been overlooked. How far have we come in understanding the lurking of femicides, gender-based murders, sitting quietly receiving no attention? An important part of understanding comes from trying
Swarm systems, are not just about getting a job done. They can do something more. That something is called open-ended evolutionary dynamics. These systems can keep exploring and creating new things without an endpoint, and without anyone being in charge. Swarm Chemistry is a good example of
So, picture this: Los Angeles, Sunday evening, and the city is buzzing with excitement. Pop stars and musicians are ready to showcase their performances. Trevor Noah, has been hosting Grammy shows for a while. He will be hosting this year's show. The audience has a lot to look forward to. T
Every body needs to think about the house we live in. Not the buildings but the systems that keep them going. Like the sewers. In most cities like this one, large pipes carry water away from our homes. This system takes away something we wont talk about. The city has a
Imagine this: tons of peach waste from making fruit juice and compote. It used to go to waste. So why not turn waste into a high-quality product? Industrial waste makes up a lot of what we throw away. That's why every little bit of waste we can reuse and recycle helps our planet. It's all about
British Columbia is grappling with a hidden problem. while the healthcare system is busy trying to solve various issues it has no answer to it. The waitlist for cardiology, neuros, orthopedic surgery and urology appointments are way too long. Between 2000 and 2014 the number of specialists in the
"On a February Wednesday, the Dallas Mavericks began a 10 game series road trip to New Orleans to win over the Pelicans. They powered through with a 137-136 win. They were down by 10 but made a great comeback of a 15-4 run. It was the Mavericks who began the fourth quarter on top with a good lead.
Did you know that water can make some materials either super-efficient or really bad at absorbing gases? Scientists have been studying a group of materials called metal-organic frameworks, or MOFs for short. These are like tiny sponges that can soak up gases. There are three types we're looking at:
