Imagine extremely tiny threads, so small you'd need a powerful microscope to see them—these are nanofibers. They're exciting in the world of science because they can be adjusted for all sorts of uses. One way to create these fibers is through a process called electrospinning, which gives them a big
A shocking turn of events has left many NYC families worried. Private and homeschooled kids needing special education services were recently denied resources due to a missed form deadline. This news came as a rude awakening to about 3, 000 families who learned that their children would not receive c
Education secretaries often face scrutiny, but the treatment they receive can be very different based on their political affiliation. Take Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for the job. She's been bashed by teachers unions and major news outlets like The Washington Post and The New York Times, labeled a "
Have you ever wondered if there are physical signs that give away a liar? Research shows that detecting deception might trigger specific changes in our bodies. This review took a closer look at eleven studies that examined the kind of physiological responses detectors have when they sense someone is
What happens if you have surgery after catching COVID-19? A new study set out to answer this question. The researchers wanted to know if patients with symptoms at the time of surgery faced more lung problems or even died after their operations. They also compared patients who had recovered from COVI
Have you ever wondered how tiny particles like cells can be moved around in tiny tubes? Scientists often use something called acoustofluidics to do this. It's like using sound to control the dance of these particles. One common tool for this is a microchannel made of a material called polydimethylsi
Oral exams are like a game of chance—they can be fair or unfair, depending on who's asking the questions. In India, a team aimed to fix this by structuring oral exams for first-year med students. They made sure all questions were equal in number, time, and difficulty. Afterward, they asked students
Picture this: you're at your favorite sports bar, watching a game with friends. You decide to make things more interesting by placing a friendly wager. Now, imagine if this could be done easily and safely through an app. That's precisely what Lucra, a startup from Stanford, is offering. They've crea
Picture this: cleaning up oil wastewater in a simpler way. Typically, you'd use two methods - adsorption and flotation. But scientists in Brazil decided to combine these into one. They created a special material called biochar and tested it on real oil wastewater from local wells. This new method pr
Keir Starmer has set his sights on six essential areas he believes need immediate attention before the next election. These areas include healthcare, housing, education, policing, net-zero goals, and the economy. His team wants to make it clear that this isn't a radical overhaul, even though his app
