When the Sanmen Nuclear Power Plant in China started using the Advanced Passive Pressurized Water Reactor (AP1000) technology, many nearby residents had questions. The plant, being the first in the world to adopt this tech, sparked curiosity and worry about radiation. So, how much do these neighbors
Get ready for some festive fun! The Jonas Brothers are teaming up with Disney+ for a hilarious Christmas movie, expected to hit screens in 2025. The brothers will star in and produce this film, facing a load of obstacles as they rush from London to New York to spend Christmas with their families. Th
Scientists have recently set the Doomsday Clock at 89 seconds to midnight, the closest it's ever been. This symbolic clock measures how near humanity is to an existential crisis. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, who created the clock in 1947, says we're not making enough progress on global thr
Ever heard of the tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV)? It's a big problem for tomato farmers worldwide, spread by tiny whiteflies called Bemisia tabaci. Scientists were curious about how this virus gets along so well with these insects. They found out that a protein in the virus, called C2, messes
Ahmad Mehdi, 20, has been living in a partially destroyed home since October. An Israeli airstrike in his Beirut neighborhood flattened the building next door, reducing it to a pile of rocks, dirt, and steel. His own home, on the fifth floor, lost its kitchen and living room. He and his family are e
Have you ever wondered why the costs of clean technology seem to drop like a rock? It's not just because we get better at using them over time. There's also something called economies of scale. This means that when projects get big, they can benefit from lower costs as they produce more. A recent st
You know those tiny viruses that attack bacteria? They're called phages, and scientists are looking at them as a possible way to fight antibiotic-resistant infections. The problem is, phages can target different types of bacteria, making it tricky to find the right one. Existing computer tools don't
Ever thought about how a student's personality affects how much they enjoy learning? It's like a secret code that might impact their classroom experience. Let's start with personalities. Some students are super chatty and always ready to dive into new topics, while others are more reserved. These d
Last month, a doctor in Texas had their charges dropped after they shared sensitive medical information about young patients who underwent gender transition treatments at a major kids' hospital. The doctor, Dr. Eithan Haim, was initially accused of illegally accessing the hospital's online record da
You might have heard about Shelly Williams' take on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Well, I've got something to say about that. With over 65 years of life experience and decades in leadership, I've seen a thing or two about hiring. And I've got to disagree with her. Sure, equality at work i
