Have you heard of Ryggs Johnston? He's not your average 20-year-old. Growing up in Libby, Montana, he started swinging a plastic golf club at just two years old. That early start has definitely paid off! Ryggs was born on May 21, 2000. His dad, Doug Johnston, was a college athlete and has been a bi
Imagine transforming the used cooking oil from your favorite fried chicken joint into clean fuel. That’s what scientists are exploring with ultrasonic technology. Before the oil can be turned into biodiesel, it goes through a two-step process called degumming and esterification. First, the oil is cl
Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev has sparked concern with a strong warning about the potential transfer of nuclear weapons to Ukraine. He expressed his disapproval through the messaging app Telegram, targeting U. S. politicians and journalists who have suggested this possibility. Medvedev labeled the
Atomic Force Microscopy, or AFM, is like a tiny detective in the world of biology. It works by gently prodding surfaces with a super-sharp tip, giving scientists an incredibly close look at things too small to see with regular microscopes. Over time, scientists have gotten better at understanding ho
Vietnam has big plans to build a super-fast railway that will zip passengers from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City in just five hours. This massive project, costing a whopping US$67 billion, is set to transform the country's infrastructure and impress foreign investors. The railway will cover over 1, 500 k
Are you thinking about buying new tech gear? Now might be the time, especially if you're worried about upcoming trade changes. The new administration has hinted at adding taxes on imports from countries like China. This could make tech products more expensive in the future. So, if you've been eyeing
GECC, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), recently shared some intriguing financial results. Although the company recorded a net loss of $21. 3 million for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, there's a twist to this story. Shareholders witnessed a significant bounce-back as the c
Once upon a time, there was a bird named the crested ibis. This bird loved wetlands, and it used to live throughout East Asia. But sadly, it was nearly gone from Korea, Russia, and Japan, with only China having a few left. Scientists in China found seven of these birds and started a special plan to
Imagine the vast Pacific Ocean, teeming with life, including two populations of leatherback sea turtles that are sadly on the brink of extinction. The main culprit? Incidental bycatch in both small-scale and large-scale fisheries. To help these gentle giants, scientists need accurate data on how man
In recent times, Europe has seen a shift in its population due to immigration, sparking curiosity about how this affects aging. This study compares the health decline over time between immigrants and native Europeans aged 50 and above. Using data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in E
