The Trump White House recently shared its budget plan for NASA in 2026. This plan suggests a significant reduction in NASA's overall budget, with a massive cut to its science programs. The proposed budget would slash NASA's funding by about 20 percent, which amounts to a $5 billion reduction from it
Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is a material that has been gaining attention for its unique properties. It's a semiconductor that can absorb visible light, making it useful in various sensing applications. This material is stable, safe for biological use, and its optical and electronic properties
Drug prevention has come a long way. Now, there are clear guidelines and standards for how to do it. However, getting these methods out there and used widely is still a big challenge. Let's look at some key points that have made a difference in Europe. First, there are some important guidelines tha
The latest installment of Black Mirror, Plaything, continues the series' trend of featuring big-name actors. This episode is unique because it connects directly to a previous story, much like the episode "USS Callister: Into Infinity. " Plaything is a follow-up to the 2018 interactive movie Black Mi
GHB, or gamma-hydroxybutyric acid, is a sneaky substance. It's often used in recreational drugs and, sadly, in drug-facilitated sexual assaults. The problem? GHB breaks down quickly in the body. This makes it hard for investigators to collect evidence. Plus, it's tricky to tell if GHB was added to a
A tiny piece of a mouse’s brain has just given scientists a massive breakthrough in understanding how our brains work. This isn’t just any piece; it’s a speck smaller than a grain of sand from the mouse’s visual cortex. Inside this tiny speck, there are 84, 000 neurons connected by about half a bill
Forensic science is always looking for better ways to solve crimes. One big challenge is figuring out what kind of body fluid is at a crime scene and who it belongs to. Usually, scientists use two different tests: one for identifying the person and another for figuring out the type of body fluid. Th
The future of NASA's Earth science missions is hanging in the balance. Some missions are already being asked to plan for their own end. This worrying news came from Rep. George Whitesides, who shared that both new and ongoing Earth science missions have been told to get ready for potential budget cu
The world of water splitting has seen a significant breakthrough with the development of a unique material. This material combines several metals and oxides to create a powerful catalyst. This catalyst can efficiently split water and even seawater into hydrogen and oxygen. The process is not only ef
Body fluids often hold vital clues in crime scenes. They can help piece together what happened and confirm details. However, some fluids are tricky to tell apart. For instance, blood from a wound and blood from a menstrual cycle can look quite similar. This makes it hard for investigators to kno
