Sleep is a vital aspect of our overall well-being, and lack of quality sleep can have a significant impact on our physical and mental health. Many individuals experience increased pain sensitivity and discomfort after not getting enough sleep, but the underlying mechanisms behind this phenomenon have not been well understood. However, a recent study has
Plastic litter in rivers has long been a cause for concern, but a new study sheds light on an alarming consequence. Researchers have discovered that the presence of plastic, along with wooden sticks and the water itself, creates an optimal environment for the growth and spread of dangerous pathogens. The implications of this finding are
Cryptocurrency backers erupted in celebration on Friday as the industry’s once-golden boy, Sam Bankman-Fried, was convicted of fraud. With this highly anticipated verdict, many hope that the multibillion dollar scandal that has plagued the sector can finally be put to rest. Yat Siu, the president of Animoca Brands, a leading video game publisher and blockchain
The increasing concern over marine pollution, exacerbated by the recent discharge of nuclear wastewater from Japan, has once again pushed the issue of environmental degradation into the spotlight. While various forms of marine pollution exist, oil pollution remains one of the most significant and devastating problems. Oil pollution arises from a multitude of sources, including
The distribution of salt by ocean currents plays a crucial role in regulating the global climate, according to a recent study published in Science Advances. Researchers from Dalhousie University, GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), and MARUM—Center for Marine Environmental Sciences at the
Water electrolysis, a process that produces hydrogen from water, holds great promise as an environmentally friendly technology. It is free from carbon dioxide emissions, making it an attractive avenue for hydrogen production. However, the reliance on precious metal catalysts, such as iridium (Ir), has hindered its economic feasibility. This limitation has prompted researchers to explore
Researchers in Germany and the U.S. have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of material physics. They have demonstrated that the magnetic state of an atomically thin material, α-RuCl3, can be controlled solely by placing it into an optical cavity. This means that the cavity vacuum fluctuations alone are enough to change the material’s
After a successful nine-year run, NASA’s Kepler mission came to an end in 2018. During its operation, the space telescope made groundbreaking discoveries, detecting thousands of exoplanets. One notable find is the Kepler 385 planetary system, situated approximately 4,670 light-years away. This system has captivated exoplanet scientists since its initial confirmation in 2014, and now,
Wasabi, the traditional Japanese spice known for its fiery taste, may not only enhance our dining experience but also improve cognitive function, particularly in adults over the age of 60. Recent research has identified a specific compound in wasabi, 6 methylsulfinyl hexyl isothiocyanate (6-MSITC), that has shown promising antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which are known
For years, monkeypox has been known to primarily spread from small mammals to humans, with human-to-human transmission being a rare occurrence. However, recent research by an international team of scientists suggests that the monkeypox virus has been jumping from human to human since 2016, marking a significant change in how experts understand the spread of
In the fast-paced world of business, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly crucial. However, the relationship between human workers and AI remains complex and often misunderstood. Recent research in Management Science has shed light on this intricate dynamic by exploring how work experience influences employees when interacting with AI. The study, titled
Destructive winds originating from thunderstorms in the central United States have been steadily increasing in frequency and geographic scope, driven by the warming temperatures caused by climate change. A recent study conducted by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) reveals that the central U.S. has witnessed a significant five-fold