Copper and iodine can form tiny, cube-shaped structures called cubane-type metal clusters. These tiny cubes can change shape when exposed to light. This is not new, but scientists have struggled to capture these changes in real-time. Recently, researchers used a technique called time-resolved X-ray
Health care spending can vary greatly from one place to another. This isn't just about how much money people have. It's also about where they live. Some places spend a lot more on health care than others. Why does this happen? One big reason is the cost of living. In cities, everything is more expe
Metal complexes, like transition metal complexes and metal-organic frameworks, are super important in fields like catalysis, materials science, and creating tiny molecular devices. This is because they have a unique central metal atom and a complex structure around it. But, predicting how these comp
Photographer Drew Geraci had a surprise when editing photos of the full moon. He spotted a strange orb in one of his images. The orb was an unexpected discovery. He thought he might have captured something extraordinary. The orb looked like a UFO. This was a thrilling idea. However, the reality was
Ever wondered how the sun's rays affect your skin? Well, scientists have found a cool way to see the impact of UV radiation on our skin. They used a technique called digital holographic interferometry (DHI). This method helps us visualize how UV rays change the skin's surface and stiffness. This is
Imagine discovering an unknown painting hidden underneath world-famous artwork. The spirit of Picasso's Blue Period painting, "Mateu Fernández De Soto, " comes alive today. This painting is centuries old. It's widely recognized for displaying underprivilege and melancholy. Young Pablo Pica
More people than we think grapple with a condition called developmental topographical disorientation (DTD). People with DTD get easily confused and disoriented, which can lead to major psychological issues. This can cause frustration and feelings of failure. It's essential to understand how spatia
Keratoconus is a condition where the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, bulges out. This makes vision blurry and hard to fix with glasses. Doctors have a special treatment called iontophoresis-assisted corneal cross-linking (I-CXL). This treatment aims to strengthen the cornea and halt its p
China's marriage rates have hit an all-time low, and this isn't a good sign. The latest data shows that only 6. 1 million couples got married last year, which is a big drop from the previous year. This is the lowest number since records began in 1986. The government has been trying to boost
Imagine you're trying to figure out someone's background from a list of names and locations which seems very odd, but this happens every day in politics and auditing. This is where demographic prediction comes into play. It's a fancy term for guessing someone's race, ethnicity, or other det
