Ribbons are like the middle child between polymers and surfaces. They are not as long and thin as polymers, but not as wide and flat as surfaces. Scientists wanted to understand how ribbons change as they get wider and stiffer. They used computers to simulate ribbons and see how they behave. The te
In cities, leaves falling into water containers can be a mixed bag for mosquito larvae. These leaves can either help or harm the young mosquitoes, but scientists are still figuring out why. Two common city trees, Tipuana tipu and Handroanthus heptaphyllus, were studied to see how their leaves affect
In a small village in Quintana Roo, Mexico, a young girl's life took a sudden turn. She was just eight years old when her stomach started hurting badly. She threw up and couldn't go to the bathroom. Her parents rushed her to the hospital, worried and confused. Doctors did some tests and found out h
Indium is making waves in the tech world. Scientists have found a clever way to grow tiny indium structures on silicon using a method called molecular beam epitaxy (MBE). They used special templates with shapes like inverted pyramids and V-grooves to guide the growth of these nanostructures. These t
In 2025, Knoxville's opinion section saw new voices join the conversation. One of these newcomers wrote the year's most popular piece. The section also kicked off a project called "(Re)United States, " aiming to bring together different views on how to mend the political divide. The goal was to move
Donald Trump, now 79, has been spotted with a slight limp recently. This happened while he was walking with his wife, Melania, at Mar-a-Lago. People started talking about his health after he mentioned using compression socks for his swollen ankles and makeup to hide bruises on his hands. These bruis
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently made headlines, but not for his words. His appearance during a health briefing left many people wondering. His skin had an orange hue, which some people found strange. This is not the first time his look has caused a stir. Months earlier, his tanned face during a Congr
In 2026, Americans will see significant changes in healthcare policies. These changes started in 2025. They will affect how people get health insurance and how much they pay. Some changes will make healthcare more expensive. Others will limit who can get help paying for it. One big change is the en
Indonesia's view on COVID-19 risks changed a lot from 2020 to 2022. This shift was studied over time to see how people's fears and awareness evolved. At first, many Indonesians were worried about the virus. But as time passed, their perception changed. Some became more relaxed. Others stayed alert.
Solana is aiming to shake off its memecoin reputation in 2026. After a wild 2025 where its token, SOL, hit a high of $293 before dropping more than half its value, the network is making some big changes. Critics have long seen Solana as a place for quick, risky bets. But now, with major tech upgrade
