Researchers have looked at natural ion channels for inspiration. This is because they are good for moving ions across cell membranes. Imagine you're building a battery with water-based electrolyte. Water likes to stick to ions, making it hard to move them around. This causes problems because wa
Lockdowns forced a drastic change in the way cities breathed. This allowed a rare window to observe how air quality performs when humans stay indoors for long durations. Five big cities in India were tracked: Delhi on the north, Kolkata on the East, Bengaluru on the south, with Hyderabad and Visak
On the trading day, financial stocks, including BlackRock, felt the heat. And no, as a result of news pertaining to competitors, financial stocks, BlackRock slumped hard. The core reason? Vanguard slashed its prices on a whopping 87 funds across 168 share classes. That is big news. Saving inves
For a long time, we've known that people with severe mental health issues don't live as long as the rest of us. But what about those living in a huge, diverse city like New York City? That's a different story. Let's dive into the numbers. Adults 18 and up with serious mental illness (SMI) in NYC h
First off, imagine this: it is the biggest game of the year, the Super Bowl of course! Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs is stepping up to the mic during a press conference, facing journalists from all sides and getting one interesting question: is he planning to propose to his girlfriend Taylo
Wildfires have been raging across the United States and Canada, spewing smoke. This smoke has made air quality worse in some regions of the U. S. , particularly in the west. The Environmental Protection Agency has an 'Exceptional Events' rule, which allows states to ignore pollution monito
Picture facing a target and hurling rocks as high as a goal that you need to hit; you’re calming down your nerves and have the good time of your life while getting majorly tempted by a made-to-order, homemade; menu pressed out of a smash burger. The Quarry Taphouse is in Hastings. Minnesota is home
In American cities, racial inequalities in pay are a big problem. It's no secret that big cities have more job opportunities. This is great for gaining skills and experience. The term "experience factor" is used to describe this. Usually, workers in big cities earn more. However, for Black and Latin
Humans have long practiced breath control, like alternate nostril breathing. This is an ancient technique from yogic traditions. It has been thought to control brain activity and bodily functions. The brain's left and right sides can have different roles, so scientists wanted to see if breathing thr
Have you ever thought about how schools choose who goes where? Like a big sorting hat. There's more to it than what meets the eye. Schools have always been a place for learning and growing, but what if something more complicated wants in? Something we call polygenic scores, which are like a report
