Plastics are everywhere. They are in our water, our food, and even inside our bodies. But how do they get from a mother to her unborn child? Scientists used rats to find out. They fed the rats tiny plastic particles, smaller than a speck of dust. These particles were tagged with a special marker so scientists could track them. The study found that the smaller the pl...
In Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin has opened a huge new space called the Michelin Innovation Park. It's a big deal because it's all about making transportation greener and smarter. The park is built on the site of Michelin's old factory, which is pretty cool because it mixes old and new stuff. There are labs, workshops, and even virtual reality stuff to help inve...
Tina Peters, a former county clerk, is currently in a Colorado state prison. She was found guilty of breaking into voting machine data. This was based on false claims about the 2020 election. The federal government asked to take her into their custody. But Colorado officials said no. The state corrections department made it clear. They decide who gets transferred, n...
In the world of tiny organisms living in our gut, there's a lot going on. One such organism is the bacterium Desulfovibrio piger. It's found in both healthy people and those with inflammatory conditions. This makes scientists wonder what role it plays in our health. Researchers studied three new strains of D. piger from healthy people and one strain from a person wi...
Lane Kiffin is at a crossroads. The Ole Miss coach has the Rebels on the brink of something special, but big schools like LSU and Florida are knocking. The decision he makes could change everything. Right now, Ole Miss is having a dream season. They're 10-1, ranked sixth, and in the hunt for a College Football Playoff spot. But if Kiffin leaves, it could throw a wre...
Industrial companies are losing big money because of outdated tech. A recent study shows that factories using old automation systems are losing around $11. 28 million every year. This is because these systems are inflexible and hard to update. The study found that companies using old tech face several problems. These include downtime, inefficiencies, and high mainte...
Mercy Ships is on a mission to bring advanced healthcare to some of the most remote places in the world. They use two large hospital ships, the Global Mercy and the Africa Mercy, to serve low-income communities in Africa. These ships are like floating cities, with over 800 people on board, including medical staff, families, and volunteers. The ships dock in areas whe...
AI is everywhere, changing how we work and create. But most people struggle to use it well. Nine out of ten workers use AI, but many give up because they lack skills or trust in the tools. Even when companies use AI, only a few see real benefits. AI is growing fast, and schools are struggling to keep up. Most courses take years to update, but AI changes every few we...
Cal's football program is at a turning point. Justin Wilcox, the head coach for the past nine years, has been let go. This decision comes after a season that saw the team go 6-5, barely missing out on a winning record. The Golden Bears' loss to Stanford, a game they were expected to win, seems to have been the final straw. Wilcox's time at Cal was marked by steady, ...
Summer tea leaves have always been the underdogs of the tea world. Thick cell walls, low aroma, and a strong bitter taste make them less desirable for high-quality tea production. But what if there was a way to turn these less-than-ideal leaves into something special? Enter steam explosion technology (SET). This process involves subjecting the leaves to high-pressur...