Living up in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau can be tough on the skin. The sun's strong UV rays often cause damage, leading to redness, itching, and flaking. Scientists are exploring a new way to fix this problem: mixing sodium hyaluronate with human epidermal growth factor and injecting it just under th
You might be surprised to learn that certain chemicals can boost the efficiency of solar cells. One such chemical is benzothiadiazole, often shortened to BT by scientists. Researchers have been experimenting with BT-based polymers to enhance solar cell performance, but success has been hit or miss.
Scientists are always looking for ways to use carbon dioxide (CO2) in helpful ways. One of their latest ideas is to turn CO2 into something called cyclic carbonates. This is where a new catalyst, called DIL@PDIL, comes in. This catalyst is made from a combination of dicationic ionic liquid (DIL) and
Joe Manchin, a long-time senator from West Virginia, has decided to leave the Democratic Party and step down from his Senate seat. He made some strong statements about his former party on Sunday. Manchin believes the Democratic Party has become too controlling and focused on the wrong issues. He thi
In a significant move, the Senate confirmed the 235th federal judge nominated by President Biden right before the deadline. This was a record-breaking accomplishment, surpassing the number of judges confirmed during the first Trump term. This effort was part of Democrats' plan to reshape the federal
The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the growth of premature babies. These tiny newborns, born earlier than expected, already face higher risks of sickness and death. A study from a health service in Carapicuíba, São Paulo, between 2020 and 2023, shed light on how this global health cri
You might think that with all the rules and controls, U. S. technology wouldn't wind up in Russian hands. Surprise! It still does. A report from Senate Democrats says U. S. microchips and other equipment are being found in Russian missiles, armored vehicles, and drones. Why? The Commerce Department’
Washington saw a major defense bill pass through the Senate, focusing on significant pay hikes for junior military personnel. The bill, totaling $895 billion, also targets China's growing influence. Strikingly, it removes medical coverage for transgender children of military members. The measure fac
A recent Senate report has thrown some serious accusations at Amazon. It claims that the giant is playing around with worker injury numbers to make its warehouses seem safer. The report, led by Senator Bernie Sanders, says Amazon's obsession with speed is creating dangerous conditions. They found th
For a long time, people who support workers and some government officials have said that Amazon's tough production goals cause high injury rates among its warehouse employees. Amazon has always denied this, saying it doesn't have strict quotas and that its injury rates are going down or are already
