Aerosols, tiny particles in the air, can really mix things up in the sky. They change how clouds form and behave, and even influence the amount of rain that falls. Scientists used a special weather model to see what happens when there are different amounts of aerosols over the North Atlantic Ocean.
Have you ever thought about what makes your pet's food look so appealing? It turns out, a food colouring called ponceau 4R plays a big role. This colouring is used in cat, dog, and fish feed to make it look more vibrant and tasty. But hold on, there's more to the story. The European Commission, alo
Imagine a vast digital library where anyone can explore and contribute to science. That's the European Open Science Cloud in a nutshell. It's designed to make data easy to find, use, and share. And guess who's one of the biggest groups using it? Regular people like you and me! We don't need to be ex
Ed Sheeran paid a heartfelt tribute to outgoing Warner Music Recorded Music CEO Max Lousada at the Music Business UK Awards in London. The event honored Max with the Sir George Martin Award for his role in nurturing artists and songwriters. Ed Sheeran shared his journey with Max, from being a fan o
Alexa PenaVega has opened up about the challenges married couples face when competing on "Dancing With the Stars. " While it might look like fun and games, it can actually put a strain on relationships. The actress, who competed on the show with her husband Carlos back in 2015, says the show's envir
Ever wondered how tiny particles in the air can mess up our weather? Scientists explored this question using a computer model called the Weather Research and Forecasting Model. They focused on a specific region: the North Atlantic tropical ocean. Different levels of these tiny particles, called aero
Europe's Open Science Cloud (EOSC) is all about making data easy to find, use, and share. Unlike experts, the public needs a simpler way to dive into science. Even so, they're making big waves, especially in fields like astrophysics. This review looks at how everyday people are contributing to scien
Every holiday season, Oprah shares her highly anticipated list of 'Favorite Things. ' Most items are luxurious and not cheap. This year, a Minnesota company made the list for the 8th time! Softies, a family-owned business from Edina, started small in 2005. Their cozy lounge sets caught Oprah's eye
Imagine a cloud that always shows up in the same place, like a pet waiting for you at home. This unique cloud, known as the Taieri Pet, does just that! It's a seven-mile-long, sausage-shaped lenticular cloud that hangs out above Otago, a region in New Zealand's South Island. Locals have been seeing
Microsoft just reported a whopping 16% increase in revenue for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, reaching a massive $65. 6 billion. This figure not only surpassed what analysts expected but also showed where Microsoft is placing its bets for the future. Instead of relying heavily on traditi
