Asteroids might have been like cosmic delivery trucks, bringing essential supplies for life to Earth. Scientists recently found tryptophan, an important amino acid, in samples from asteroid Bennu. This discovery adds to the growing list of life's building blocks found in space rocks. Bennu is a small asteroid that visits Earth every six years. In 2020, NASA's OSIRIS...
In a surprising twist, Apple is on track to outship Samsung in the smartphone market for the first time in over a decade. This shift is not just about numbers but also about consumer behavior and market trends. The tech world is buzzing with the news that Apple might ship around 243 million iPhones this year. That's a big deal because Samsung, which has been the top...
On some dairy farms in Western Australia, a silent struggle is taking place. It's not about milk production or pasture quality, but something much smaller and more sinister: drug-resistant bacteria. Scientists recently took a closer look at this issue by studying E. coli bacteria found in the feces of lactating cows and young calves. They wanted to see how common the...
Lithium-ion batteries are powering our green energy future, but there's a hidden cost. Every year, China alone produces over 10 million tons of lithium slag (LS) from smelting lithium mica. While we focus on extracting lithium, we're ignoring the environmental risks posed by other harmful substances in the slag. Researchers studied LS from 20 different companies. Th...
ModRetro has unveiled a new console that brings the Nintendo 64 into the modern age. This isn't just any remake; it's a high-tech upgrade that plays games in stunning 4K. The console, called the M64, is designed to look like the original N64 but with some key improvements. The M64 has a sleek, curved top panel and four ports on the front for wired gamepads. There's ...
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are a stunning display of nature's magic. This light show happens when particles from the sun mix with Earth's magnetic field. When these charged particles crash into electrons, they create photons, which are tiny bits of light. This process is what makes the sky light up in beautiful greens and pinks. Seeing t...
A devastating fire in Hong Kong has left the city in shock, with over 90 lives lost and many more still missing. The blaze tore through an old apartment complex, spreading quickly due to flammable materials used in recent renovations. The tragedy has sparked a massive response from the K-pop community, with artists, labels, and fans stepping up to support relief effo...
Scientists have been working hard to create artificial gametes, or reproductive cells, from stem cells. This could be a big deal for reproductive medicine. Recently, a team looked into how to turn mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (mBMMSCs) into late-stage germ-like cells (GLCs). They wanted to see if they could boost the markers that show these cells are on t...
Alaska's economy faces tough times. High prices and supply chain issues make life harder for many. But there's a simple way to help: shop local. This Small Business Saturday, people are encouraged to spend just 10% of their holiday budget at Alaskan-owned businesses. Here's why it matters. When you buy from a big online store, most of your money leaves Alaska. But w...
Alabama is home to a wide range of colleges and universities. This includes public and private institutions, as well as historically Black colleges and universities. The state boasts over 60 higher education institutions. The average acceptance rate across all of these schools is about 71%. The cost of earning a college degree in Alabama is around $20, 889. 04. The ...