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engineering

Meet Parker Solar Probe: Daring Sun Investigator

December 24, 2024

Imagine a tiny spacecraft racing towards the Sun, all for the sake of science! This is no ordinary journey; it's one that NASA's Parker Solar Probe is about to undertake on Christmas Eve. On this daring mission, the probe will swoop within a mere 3. 8 million miles of the Sun’s surface, hotter than

education

The Growth of STEAM in Local Schools

December 20, 2024

"You probably hear the term 'STEM' a lot - it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. But what about STEAM? That extra 'A' is for Arts, and schools are beginning to see the benefits of adding it to the mix. Let's dive into this new approach and see why it's causing such a stir in educ

science

Why Do Fish School? The Energy Mystery Unveiled

December 20, 2024

Ever wondered why fish swim in groups, or schools? Scientists have been exploring this question using models that mimic fish. They've found that when fish swim side by side and move their tails at the same time, they actually save energy. But if one fish moves its tail differently, everyone ends up

opinion

The Power of Editorial Cartoons: A Look at Gun Violence

December 19, 2024

Editorial cartoons often make us pause and think. They can be powerful tools to convey complex messages. Recently, another shooting made headlines. It's a sad reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence in our society. These cartoons can spark important conversations about safety, laws, and the re

science

Creating Eco-Friendly Bone Tissues with Bacteria, Graphene, and Minerals

December 19, 2024

Bone tissue engineering faces challenges that require advanced materials. One strategy is to create composite scaffolds. These scaffolds need to support bone repair and have enough strength. Researchers tried making a scaffold from bacteria, mineral, and graphene. Each part is sourced from waste, li

technology

Farm to Tech: My Journey to Innovate

December 18, 2024

Growing up on a farm in rural China, one person never imagined they'd enter the tech world. Life was simple but tough. There were two ways out of the village: study hard and gain entry to university, or stay and follow the family farming tradition. This choice drove an unyielding work ethic and curi

environment

The Uneven Impact of Cooling the Planet: Solar Geoengineering and Mortality

December 18, 2024

Let's talk about solar geoengineering (SG), a method that tries to cool down the Earth by reflecting sunlight back into space. Scientists have been wondering how effective this could be in saving lives from heat-related deaths. They used two climate models and a look into how temperature affects mor

crypto

Crypto Scam Alert: Hackers Pretend to Be Investors to Steal Millions

December 17, 2024

Ever heard of the North Korean hacker group, Lazarus? They're back with a new trick, the FBI says. After stealing billions in crypto, they're now pretending to be venture capitalists to target startup CEOs. In November 2023, they fooled a crypto startup's CEO using a fake Telegram account. They sent

science

Nature-Inspired Sticky Materials: How they Work and What They Do

December 17, 2024

Imagine sticky substances found in nature, like those used by mussels to cling to rocks. Scientists are now creating similar materials called supramolecular adhesives. These aren't just any glues; they're inspired by proteins and nucleic acids from marine creatures and can be used in numerous ways. ...

science

Swimming Smart: How Marine Animals Beat the Waves

December 17, 2024

Ever wondered how marine animals like penguins and turtles save energy while swimming long distances? It turns out they're not just splashing around at the water's surface. Instead, they dive a little deeper, about two to three times their body diameter, to avoid the energy-draining waves near the t