Imagine a tiny piece of plastic, so small you can't even see it with your eyes. These are nanoplastics, and they're a big problem in our waterways. A recent study looked at what happens when zebrafish swim in water filled with these tiny plastics for just 96 hours. In males, the tiny plastics messe
It's no secret that tiny plastic pieces, called microplastics, are showing up in places they don't belong, like paddy soil. Scientists decided to check how this affects the way arsenic behaves in the soil. They ran a 98-day experiment using both regular and biodegradable microplastics in soil contam
The NFL's eleventh week of the 2024 season brought some exciting matchups and unexpected twists. The Packers extended their winning streak against the Bears to 11 games, but still trail in their division. The Lions had an historic day, crushing the Jaguars 52-6 and moving to 9-1 for the first time s
The Seattle Seahawks ended their losing streak against the San Francisco 49ers with a 20-17 comeback victory. This win sends the 49ers to the bottom of the NFC West, facing one of the toughest NFL schedules ahead. The Seahawks, on the other hand, keep their playoff hopes alive. A big factor in the
Imagine curling up on the couch, ready to relax. You turn on your Google TV, and ads greet you right from the homescreen. Google TV collects feedback from its users about this. "What do you think of these ads? " the device asks. A simple survey pops up now and then, asking whether the ads feel overw
You know how tires leave tiny bits of rubber on the road? Those bits are called microplastics. But did you know that pavements can also release these tiny plastics into the water that runs off roads? A study looked into this over two years. They discovered that asphalt roads let out the most micropl
Obesity and diabetes are a big problem for people with less money in the U. S. Doctors are looking at meal replacement (MR) programs to help. These programs might be hard for poor people to use, though. We need to know if they really work and what stops people from sticking with them. Experts are t
Imagine you're 65 and suddenly, technology is promising to predict and monitor Alzheimer's disease. But what do older adults actually think about a digital brain health platform? This study dives into their perspectives using natural language processing. It's like reading their minds, but in a tech-
Remember when big entertainment companies like Disney, Comcast, and Warner Bros. Discovery stopped advertising on Elon Musk's X platform last year? Well, they're back! These giants have reportedly spent around $3. 3 million on X ads this year, even though it's way less than the $170 million they spe
You know how sometimes things just don't fit perfectly? Well, the same can happen with hip replacements. Doctors in a recent study looked into what makes hips go wonky after having a total hip replacement through the direct front path. They used specially designed stems for this operation. The study
