Silver selenide quantum dots, or Ag2Se QDs, are tiny particles with amazing optical properties. They're great for imaging tumors, but their small size lets them sneak past the brain's protective barrier. This raises concerns about potential harm to the central nervous system. To tackle this issue, s
In the world of coal mining, keeping miners safe from harmful dust is a big deal. One of the challenges is figuring out how much silica is in the air. Special devices called continuous personal dust monitors (CPDM) are used to collect dust samples from miners' breathing zones. However, the way th
Green beans, a staple in many diets, are facing a challenge. The world is getting hotter, and this is affecting how these plants grow and produce food. Farmers in Queensland, Australia, have been keeping track of their green bean crops for years. They've noticed that the plants' growth and yield are
Jimmy Garoppolo is staying with the Los Angeles Rams. He will continue to be the backup quarterback to Matthew Stafford. This news came out on a Monday. Other teams were interested in Garoppolo, but he chose to stay in Los Angeles. Stafford also had a restructured deal to return to the team last
She did it again. Tamra Judge has left "The Real Housewives of Orange County" for the second time. This time, she announced her departure while on a cast trip to New Orleans. The news broke when she posted a message on her Instagram story late Sunday night. She said, "It was a long run! When life gi
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a pickle. Their backup quarterback, Justin Fields, is weighing his options. He’s talking to the Pittsburgh Steelers but also considering a move to the Jets. This leaves the Steelers scrambling to figure out their next move. The Jets have made a strong offer to
Bones are like the foundation of a building, and just like a building, they need to be checked for strength and stability. One way to do this is by using ultrasound to measure something called frequency-dependent attenuation (FDA) in the heel bone, or calcaneus. This measurement can vary depending o
Birth cohort studies are like big books that track people's lives from birth, covering everything from health to education and even how much money they make. They are super useful for researchers, but there's a big problem. These studies often miss out on the experiences of people who are different,
Sleep is super important for students. It helps them stay focused, learn better, and feel good overall. But there's a big problem. Many university students in Saudi Arabia are glued to their smart devices right up until bedtime. This habit is messing with their sleep quality. Smart devices
Southern California experienced a magnitude 4. 1 earthquake on a Sunday afternoon. The epicenter was pinpointed in the Santa Monica Mountains, near Malibu. People in Malibu, Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, and Camarillo felt the strongest shaking. This quake was classified as "light" on the Modified Me
