Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are gaining traction due to their high safety, low cost, and eco-friendliness. However, the cathode materials need more development. MXenes, with excellent hydrophilicity and conductivity, could be a great fit, but they have issues like slow Zn²⁺ kinetics and struc
Guess what? There's a super effective pill called PrEP that can protect against HIV. But in China, only about a quarter of men who have sex with men (MSM) are using it. Why is that? A study dug into this by asking MSM what would make PrEP more appealing. Turns out, price matters a lot. If it was fre
It turns out that a bit of anxiety might not be all bad. Researchers recently found that moderate anxiety could actually help older women with low muscle strength maintain their balance. This is especially important since older adults often struggle with balance, and women are more likely to experie
Football referees need to keep up with the fast-paced game to enforce rules fairly. A key part of their job is staying fit, especially during matches and the whole season. The Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test-Level 1 (Yo-Yo-1) is commonly used to estimate how much oxygen athletes can use maximally (
Ever noticed how your favorite song can make a tough workout seem easier? It turns out, science agrees with that feeling. A recent study dug into how listening to our preferred music (PM) during exercise impacts adult recreational athletes. They found that PM can make the workouts more satisfying an
Get ready for a chilly ride! Today's weather is calm and fair, with temps dropping to the 30s after sunset. Tonight, expect lows in the 20s and 30s under partly clear skies. But don't be fooled, a strong arctic cold front is on its way. Friday starts pleasant, with highs reaching the 40s early in t
You know those tiny pieces of plastic that pollute our oceans and rivers? They're not just a problem for the environment, but also for the creatures living in it, like zebrafish. We found out that when these little plastic bits, called nanoplastics, are very small (about 20 nanometers), they can do
On Thursday, European stocks reached their highest point in a month. This was mainly driven by luxury goods groups, which benefited from strong sales by Swiss company Richemont. The Stoxx 600 index, a broad measure of European stocks, climbed 0. 7% to its highest level since mid-December. The French
Scientists have recently found something astonishing about Huntington’s disease, a serious brain disorder passed down through families. They’ve known about the genetic mutation that causes it for a while, but they weren't sure why people with the mutation don't have symptoms until they’re older. It
Creating the seventh Civilization game is no easy task. With six previous entries, each with its own unique flavor, the challenge lies in making it distinct enough to attract new players while keeping it familiar for long-time fans. This week, I spent 15 hours playing Civilization VII, set for relea
