Imagine you're trying to figure out how well a crystal can conduct heat. Traditionally, scientists use complex calculations called first-principles to predict this property, called lattice thermal conductivity (LTC). These calculations need a lot of computational power, especially when you want to e
The restaurant industry is eagerly awaiting 2025 after a challenging 2024. Kate Jaspon, the CFO of Dunkin' parent company Inspire Brands, expressed her hopes for the new year at a recent conference in Las Vegas. The industry has faced multiple setbacks, with bankruptcy filings up by over 50% compare
Imagine carrying the weight of two eye conditions and still performing at the highest level. That's exactly what Stephen Nedoroscik did at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Winning a bronze medal in the pommel horse finals was a big deal, but fans might wonder what his biggest challenge was. It wasn't his ey
Buckle up, because we're about to dive into the fascinating world of genetics and cancer! You know how a slight change in DNA can have big effects? Well, meet SNPs, or single nucleotide polymorphisms. These tiny tweaks in our genes can sometimes make us more prone to certain diseases. Take gastric c
Scientists are working to better plan and track the treatment, control, and eventual elimination of human onchocerciasis in Brazil. They've studied 27 different locations and checked 3, 974 people. By looking at the different infection rates in each area, they've grouped them into four categories. T
Did you know that the far side of the moon, the part we never see from Earth, had its own share of volcanic activity? This was proven by a recent study that analyzed rocks and dirt brought back by China's Chang'e-6 spacecraft. Scientists found fragments of volcanic rock that were over 2 billion year
One sunny morning at Dallas Love Field, travelers awaited Southwest Airlines Flight 2494, ready for takeoff to Indianapolis. But fate had a different plan. Just as the plane began its move, an unexpected bang echoed through the cabin. It wasn't mechanical trouble; it was a bullet, striking the Boein
A recent report has highlighted some serious issues in the Santa Clara County Office of Education. The 42-page report found that the county’s education board wasn’t following its own rules, leading to a strained relationship with the office’s administration. This could end up costing the county and
In February, climate activists Jackson Green and Donald Zepeda pulled off a daring stunt. They entered the National Archives in Washington D. C. , armed with red paint and pink powder. Their target? The display cases protecting the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. The act was a clea
Did you know that cows have tiny changes in their genes that help them adapt to different places? These changes are called copy number variations (CNVs), and they're like blueprints for survival in specific environments. Ethiopia is home to some amazing cow breeds, like Abigar, Fellata, and Gojjam-
