Sri Lanka's turnaround is fascinating. An unexpected spark came from a typical parliament session when a male MP, who did not exactly have a strong feminist track record, made a statement with quite a punch. He suggested that the nation couldn't boost its female workforce if it didn't embra
Every so often, scientists figure out tiny tricks to get closer to a solution to a big problem. For instance, scientists have been using a special microscope that lets them zoom in on atomic movement and spot what the others miss in the big world of batteries and other materials. The reason this te
Something magical is about to happen in Pennsylvania's south-central region. While we humans start to think about warmer days ahead, it's not just us. There's something else stirring beneath the earth. Cicadas! These cicadas have been living underground for seventeen long years!
A small marine creature, the mysid (Americamysis bahia), is used to test the long-term harm of pesticides. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the US requires these tests for pesticide registration. The current testing guidelines, which were last updated in 1996, have some issues. With the
Your environment isn't just about where you live. It's also about the air you breathe, the food you eat, and the people you interact with. These factors play a huge role in shaping who you are and how well your medications work. Your genes might determine your physical traits, but your environment
You know how your parents always say, "You can change your life with healthy habits"? Did you know scientists have been studying this in children for years? They want to understand health markers in kids and how these markers transform as kids grow into teens. Not all countries share
Tiny particles, big potential. Catalysts with three-way functionality are the heroes when it comes to making cars less polluting. But there are barriers with these catalysts:, they cost too much they rely on valuable metals. They face challenges in performing well at low temperatures. A bright id
Water treatment is a big deal. It's even more challenging when dealing with waste from burning trash and sewage. These wastes produce a nasty mix of chemicals and pollutants. We are talking about stuff like chlorine and organic pollutants. This stuff is hard to get rid of. Researchers h
The San Antonio Spurs have just made a big move, adding De'Aaron Fox to their roster. This trade has given them a strong point guard duo with Victor Wembanyama. But, their work is not done yet. They need to finalize the trade and figure out their player rotations. The trade is not finalized yet. Th
Southeast Asia is eager to put nuclear power back on the table. That’s right, we’re talking about nuclear energy, folks. In the Philippines, there’s a lone nuclear power plant in Bataan, sitting idle for over 40 years after the 1970 construction. That’s because of some safety scares and corruption
