Ever wondered how some molecules can glow? The answer lies in a special element called phosphorus. Scientists have found that adding phosphorus to certain molecules can make them light up. This process is like giving these molecules a tiny flashlight that they can turn on and off. But why is this i
Ever wondered why Hindko, a language spoken by nearly eight million people in Pakistan, doesn't have a voice recognition system? Well, that's about to change thanks to a new public voice dataset. Hindko, mainly spoken in the Northwestern parts of Pakistan, is the seventh largest language in the coun
Beneil Dariush, a 35-year-old UFC fighter, has seen his fair share of ups and downs in his career. After a period of losses and a draw, he bounced back with eight consecutive wins. Many wonder what helped him turn things around. Dariush credits his Christian faith for his success. Born in Iran to an
Have you ever thought about how robots learn? Well, they use models that humans create, and these models can be biased. This means the robots might copy the unfairness we see in society. For example, they might treat some people worse than others based on things like race or gender. This is a big pr
Imagine you're a plant facing an invading pathogen. Just like we have an immune system, plants have their own defenders – NLR proteins. When they sense trouble, these proteins gather together to form higher-order structures called resistosomes. These resistosomes are crucial in fighting off intruder
Government inspectors have found unsanitary conditions in several Boar’s Head deli meat factories, not limited to the Virginia plant that was closed following a deadly outbreak of listeria. Reports from plants in Indiana, Arkansas, and Virginia detailed problems like meat residue on equipment, mold,
COVID-19 hit the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education (SNAP-Ed) hard. Implementers had to deal with unexpected challenges. Some found ways to adapt, while others faced roadblocks. Looking back, there were certain things they wish they had known or done differently to prepare. Every
In 2024, North Korea scored big in the crypto world, raking in over $659 million from hacking major exchanges like WazirX from India and DMM Bitcoin from Japan. The Lazarus Group, North Korea's hacking squad, didn't just use high-tech tricks. They also sent people posing as job seekers to become ins
More than 50, 000 scientists and advocates have sent a petition to Congress, urging lawmakers to protect science and scientists under the incoming Trump administration. The petition, organized by the Union of Concerned Scientists, worries that Trump's policies could roll back decades of progress in
Over the past four decades, one researcher has made significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular health. Their work has focused on understanding the connection between obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. They've also explored ways to manage and prevent these
