The Himalayas are more than just the world's highest mountains. They are also a natural particle factory. This was discovered in December 2014. At the base of Mount Everest, in Nepal, scientists noticed something unusual. New particles were forming in the air. These particles were purely natural, co
Europe is at a crossroads. The days of relying solely on the United States for nuclear defense are fading. The current administration in the US has made it clear that Europe needs to take more responsibility for its own security. This has sparked a lot of discussion among European leaders about how
Tesla's once-dominant position in China is facing a significant challenge. The company, which had long ruled the electric vehicle (EV) market in the country, is now seeing a shift in consumer preferences. One key factor is the growing appeal of local brands. Chinese consumers are increasingly optin
Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, took the stage at the GTC 2025 conference to share some big news and a bit of history. He talked about a moment that changed everything for Nvidia. It all started with AlexNet. This isn't a person, but a special type of AI model. It was created by Alex Krizhevsky, Il
The goal of dry powder inhalers is to deliver medicine directly to the lungs. This is tough because the particles need to be tiny. When particles are tiny, they stick together and to other surfaces. This makes it hard for them to float in the air, which is crucial for inhalers to work. So, scientist
The electric car market is buzzing with change. Some people who once loved their Teslas are now trading them in. Why? It is all about the company's CEO, Elon Musk. His political views and actions have upset many people. They do not want to be linked to him anymore. Musk's support for former Preside
In the heart of Italy, the 21st annual gathering of muscle experts took place in Assisi from September 4-7, 2024. This event, organized by the Interuniversity Institute of Myology, brought together 123 professionals from around the world. These experts included researchers, pharmaceutical representa
A clever way to spot mercury has been cooked up in labs. It uses a special dye and tiny gold bits to light up when mercury is around. This dye, called perylene, sticks to the gold bits. When it does, the light it gives off gets turned down. But when mercury shows up, it stops this from happening. So
The Port of Los Angeles, the biggest in the U. S. , is buzzing with activity. Electric top-handlers move trailers on and off massive container ships. Some ships plug into electricity instead of burning diesel while in harbor. This shift is part of a broader effort to clean up the air around America'
Autonomous vehicles are becoming more common on roads. These cars use different technologies to see and understand their surroundings. There are six levels of vehicle autonomy. These levels range from zero to five. Level zero means no automation. Level five means the car can handle any situatio
