Every year, billions of used alkaline batteries end up in landfills, leaking harmful metals like zinc and manganese. Instead of just chucking them away, scientists found a clever way to give these batteries a second job. They turned battery scrap into tiny particles that can purify dirty water under
When tiny fruit flies eat, their gut bacteria might help decide whether they survive an infection or not. Scientists studied four types of these flies by messing with their tiny gut communities. First they weakened the bacteria living inside some of the flies. Then they exposed all the flies to harm
Philadelphia learned a tough lesson in 2024 when a historic arts university shut down. Thousands of students, artists, and teachers had to figure out what comes next. The city’s creative world didn’t collapse, but it did feel the ripple effects everywhere—from classrooms to neighborhood studios. Tw
Prison food often gets a bad rap, but new insights show it might reveal more than just taste preferences. Researchers looked at how incarcerated people rate their meals and linked those opinions to personal habits and backgrounds. Surprisingly, food satisfaction isn't just about hunger—it connects t
Parkinson’s disease slowly changes how the brain works. It starts when tiny cells that make dopamine begin to disappear. Dopamine is a key messenger in the brain that helps control movement. Without enough of it, people often feel stiff, move slowly, and shake when resting. These problems grow worse
Bosnia and Herzegovina is gearing up to face Italy in a high-stakes match that could decide who advances to soccer's biggest stage—the 2026 World Cup. While Italy is widely seen as the stronger team, Bosnia isn’t backing down. The Balkan side just pulled off a surprising win against Wales, proving t
On a Saturday, a busy Mexico City highway turned into a football field—not for practice, but for a protest. Demonstrators played matches on the wide ring road, painting the asphalt white to mark the goals. They wore jerseys from local clubs and even an Italian team, showing team spirit while making
A Kenyan man who helped run a worldwide scam network got 23 months in prison last week. The 36-year-old moved money between accounts for fraudsters who pretended to be real companies. He started work with the group in 2022 and kept helping even after he knew what they were doing. The scam worked in
A growing trend shows students pulling out smartphones more than textbooks during lectures. While some argue these devices boost learning by providing instant information, others worry they’re turning classrooms into distraction zones. Research suggests that the average student checks their phone up
In the 1960s, diesel engines were the backbone of American transport. They moved heavy goods across long distances, but some engineers thought they were too bulky and complex for future needs. They imagined a lighter, cleaner power source that could replace diesel. The gas turbine seemed like the a
