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
Ever wondered what's happening behind the scenes in Tanzanian medical schools? Well, academic bullying is on the rise, and it's affecting students in a big way. Globally, this issue is getting worse, with the percentage of students experiencing it going from 27% to as high as 99. 1%. But, what about
The 49ers are gearing up for their game against the Buffalo Bills, but they'll be missing some key players. Let's take a look at who's out and who's questionable. Defensive end Nick Bosa is on the sidelines with a hip and oblique injury. He last played against Seattle and has been rehabbing ever si
Ever wondered how neural electrodes can be kept in top shape? Scientists have unveiled a simple method. By freeze-drying these electrodes, which are typically coated with a polymer called PEDOT-PSS, they can remain effective for much longer. Normally, electrodes begin to wear out after a few weeks,
Investors seem to be feeling more at ease with Donald Trump's choice for Treasury secretary. At 5:42 a. m. ET, the 10-year Treasury yield dropped by over 6 basis points to 4. 347%, while the 2-year yield fell by more than 2 basis points to 4. 348%. This change came as investors considered Trump's se
Eighteen years into her caddying career, Michelle Simpson has become a well-known figure on the golf course. She started her journey in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, where she picked up golf at the age of 15. Before becoming a caddie, Simpson was a professional golfer herself, playing on the Epson Tour
Have you ever wondered if being bullied could lead to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Well, scientists in Sweden took a close look at this. They followed over 16, 000 twins from the time they were 15 until they were 24. They wanted to see if those who experienced bullying were more likely to de
In 2022 and 2023, an exciting global competition named Genomes to Fields (G2F) took place. This event focused on predicting maize yields by combining genetic and environmental factors. The challenge? To improve these predictions and make a real-world impact on food security, fuel, and planet care. T
Economists have been grappling with the challenge of predicting bubbles in financial markets. One recent study took a fresh approach by dividing the market into four regimes and assuming that volatility can change over time. This four-regime bubble model focuses on identifying the start, peak, colla
Ever heard of tiny powerhouses living inside chicken guts? Meet Ligilactobacillus salivarius—a bacteria with a trick up its sleeve. Inside these microscopic beings lies a repA-type megaplasmid, housing a gene for salivaricin P (salP), a class IIb bacteriocin. Scientists decided to dig deeper into th
