Climbing stairs is often seen as a mundane activity, but recent research indicates that it can have significant benefits for your heart health. A study conducted on a large sample of adults in the UK Biobank has shown that climbing at least 50 steps per day can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by more
In a dramatic turn of events, Zixiao “Gary” Wang, the former business partner of crypto titan Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), has testified in court that SBF knowingly utilized FTX clients’ funds without permission for personal gain. Wang, a co-founder of FTX, has already pleaded guilty to various charges related to the collapse of the crypto trading
On July 4, 2023, the Perseverance Rover commemorated its 842nd Martian day on the Red Planet. Amidst the fading light, the intrepid robot turned its navigation camera towards the distant, enigmatic horizon. In a single snapshot, it captured a marvelously otherworldly sunset, illuminating Mars’ sky with a mesmerizing cool blue hue that defied terrestrial norms.
Over the past few decades, the number of children being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has significantly increased. Researchers are now investigating various environmental factors that could contribute to the rise in these neurodevelopmental disorders. One such factor is the common plastic additive bisphenol A (BPA), which has
The determination of the radius of the proton, one of the fundamental particles that make up atomic nuclei, has been a longstanding challenge for physicists. Despite significant efforts over the years, scientists have been unable to precisely pin down the proton’s size. A breakthrough in 2010, involving laser spectroscopy of muonic hydrogen, introduced a new
Following the recent announcement of Japan’s plan to release treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, concerns and misinformation have stirred up debate among various nations and international groups. However, a new review titled “The risks of radioactive wastewater release,” published in Science, aims to provide comprehensive scientific insights to
Robots have become an integral part of our daily lives, with millions of Americans owning robotic devices that assist in tasks such as cleaning, mowing the lawn, or even carrying luggage. However, the use of robots in hospitals brings a new level of sophistication and efficiency. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) recently
Chemists from Cornell University, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology, and Southern Methodist University have made a significant breakthrough in handling fluorinated gases, which are known to be highly hazardous. In their study published in the journal Science, the research team explores the potential of using metal organic frameworks (MOFs) as a safer and
We may know a heck of a lot less about a bizarre kind of cosmic explosion than we thought. They’re known as luminous fast blue optical transients, or LFBOTs, and one nicknamed the Finch (AT2023fhn) has been spotted in intergalactic space, at a significant distance from the nearest galaxy. This is a problem, because astronomers
In a recent development, the fundraising software company Blackbaud has agreed to pay a whopping $49.5 million to settle the claims brought against them by the attorneys general of all 50 states. The settlement is related to a significant data breach that occurred in 2020, exposing sensitive information from 13,000 nonprofits. While this seems like
The search for effective treatments to block the growth of cancer cells is an ongoing challenge in the field of oncology. Tumor cells rely on thousands of proteins to function, but only a few of these proteins can be targeted by drugs safely and effectively. However, a recent study conducted by a collaborative team at
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to predict earthquakes. This new AI algorithm, trained to detect statistical bumps in real-time seismic data, successfully forecasted 70% of earthquakes one week before they occurred during a seven-month trial in China. The potential of