Copper nanoclusters are like tiny teams of atoms that can do big things, like helping to turn CO2 into useful stuff. But these teams often fall apart because copper atoms are too reactive. Most of the time, scientists use copper(I) atoms to build these clusters, but they're not as good at their job
Senators from both parties have raised strong objections to the Trump administration's proposal to slash $9 billion in federal funding. This money supports public broadcasting and various foreign aid programs. The plan targets the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds local TV and r
A federal judge in Washington state made a big call. She told the Trump administration to start giving money to 14 states again. This money is for building electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The administration had frozen these funds, which were supposed to help states install high-speed chargers along
In a bold move, legal representatives from over 20 states and Washington, D. C. , have taken the Trump administration to court. Their target? Billions of dollars in funding cuts that hit everything from crime prevention to food security and scientific research. The lawsuit, filed in Boston, is a di
Alzheimer's disease is a big challenge, but new research is giving hope. A special protein called irisin, which our muscles release when we exercise, might be a key player in protecting the brain. This protein has been linked to better brain health, but until now, no one has studied how it affects p
Ever wondered how some fish can sense electric fields? It's all thanks to some special cells and genes. Scientists have been digging into this mystery, and they've found some pretty cool stuff. First, let's talk about the stars of the show: hair cells and electroreceptors. These tiny cells help fis
The Earth's surface is always changing. Both living things and non-living processes shape it. Recently, scientists have realized that these two forces interact more than we thought. One interesting process is biogenic weathering. This is when plants and fungi team up to break down rocks. They do thi
Chicago is in a tough spot when it comes to schools. The city's teachers' union leader, Stacy Davis Gates, recently spoke out against Trump's policies. She said they're hurting public education. The union just got a big contract worth $1. 5 billion over four years. But the school district is facing
A new player has entered the tech scene, aiming to revolutionize how machines and devices interact with the world. Brighter Signals B. V. has stepped out of the shadows to introduce a groundbreaking tactile sensor platform. This innovation is not just about touch; it's about feeling the world in a w
Fungi are fascinating. They grow in a unique way, mostly through structures called hyphae. These hyphae grow at their tips, a process known as tip growth. This growth is driven by a complex system of tiny tubes and fibers inside the fungal cells, known as the cytoskeleton. It's like a tiny transport
