Nikola Tesla is often hailed as a forgotten genius whose inventions shaped our modern world. But how much of that is true, and how much is just hype? Let’s take a closer look at some popular claims about Tesla’s inventions and see if they stand up to scrutiny. Tesla was indeed a brilliant inventor.
===== Ever wondered how the shape and layout of tiny transistors can affect their speed? Well, let's dive into how different designs like nanosheets, nanowires, FinFETs, and TreeFETs perform in the world of radio frequency (RF) signals. Designers have been trying out some clever tricks to boost th
Did you know that flies on cattle farms could be spreading antibiotic resistance? Let's dive into a study that explored this. Researchers wanted to figure out where antibiotic-resistant bacteria come from on a farm that doesn't use certain strong antibiotics. They tested other things like different
Ever wondered how countries team up to train their cops? Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs is doing just that with police departments in the European Union and NATO. This teamwork is no small deal; it's all about sharpening management skills. So, what's the big idea behind this partnership? To
A recent outbreak of listeria, a serious foodborne illness, has led to the death of a California infant and sickened ten other people. The source of the outbreak has been traced back to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products from Yu Shang Food, Inc. , based in South Carolina. These products, includi
Brandon Allen, the backup quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, is stepping into the spotlight as the team prepares to face the Packers. With Brock Purdy out, the pressure is on Allen to lead the team. Fans are curious about Allen's personal life, especially his religious beliefs. While he hasn't
Larry Johnson was a jack of all trades. He was a sports cartoonist, a radio host, and even an ordained minister. But if you asked him, he'd say he really wanted to be a musician. He believed that talent gets you started, but passion is what keeps you going. Larry knew this firsthand, growing up with
Last week, Mayor Adams appointed Jessica Tisch as the latest NYPD commissioner, shaking up the city's law enforcement. Tisch, known for her data-driven approach, faces a steep challenge. Crime rates have dropped slightly this year, but they're still way up from 2019, before a wave of criminal-justic
Did you know that growing up in a tough environment can sometimes lead to big personality changes later in life? One of those changes can be something called Narcissistic Personality Disorder, or NPD for short. NPD is like a mix of different things that happen in your brain and body, along with the
Ever heard of Providencia stuartii? It's a type of bacteria that's becoming a big problem in hospitals. Scientists found a tough strain, named MF1, in swine wastewater. When they checked the DNA of this strain, they found lots of genes that help it resist many antibiotics. One of these genes, called
