So, you're wondering about tipping house cleaners who only visit once a year, right? Your husband thinks it's too expensive, but you believe it's the right thing to do. Guess what? You're right! It may seem like a lot, but it's all about showing appreciation for their hard work. Think about it—they
Cleveland's got its eyes on the WNBA prize! With women's pro basketball gaining popularity fast, the Rock Entertainment Group (also linked to the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers) is keen to bring a WNBA expansion team to the city. The goal? To use their platform to promote equal opportunities and unite th
Imagine being able to quickly and easily check if your wine is safe to drink, even if it's been contaminated with a nasty toxin called Ochratoxin-A (OTA). Scientists have created a clever little sensor that can do just that. This sensor is like a tiny detective, using gold and silver nanoparticles t
Atherosclerosis is a serious health issue worldwide. Scientists are looking for molecules that can lower lipids and reduce inflammation to fight this condition. We studied the effects of tiny gold nanoparticles, called fluorescent gold nanoclusters (FANC), on mice with atherosclerosis. These nanoclu
Imagine this: a group of car thieves targeting airports, making off with millions in vehicles. That's exactly what happened at Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Airport, according to police. They've been on the case since February 2023, tracking a gang believed to be from Houston. This crew didn't just hit DF
You know how it's super important to catch cancer early? Well, scientists have found a clever way to do that by combining two different detection methods into one tiny particle. This particle, which looks like a rambutan fruit, is made of iron oxide, copper sulfide, and gold, wrapped in a special co
The U. S. Embassy in Kyiv made the decision to stay closed on Wednesday after getting a heads-up about a possible big Russian air strike on the city. This move came right after President Joe Biden gave Ukraine the green light to hit targets in Russia using U. S. -made missiles, which didn't sit well
Cleveland, a city known for its passionate sports fans, is making a move to bring the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) to town. Dan Gilbert, the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, is leading the charge through his company, Rock Entertainment Group. This group has plans to submit a propo
In a surprising move, Ukraine has used U. S. -made missiles to strike a Russian military facility. This comes after the U. S. gave Ukraine the go-ahead to use these weapons. Russia quickly responded, claiming to have shot down five of the six missiles. The attack happened in the Bryansk region, and
Soil infiltration, the process by which water seeps into the ground, is super important in areas like China's Loess Plateau. This region is quite dry, so understanding how plants can help improve this process is crucial. Scientists did some experiments with nine plant species across five different t
