Credit: Unsplash. Throughout history, the lion has always been a representation of strength, authority, and fierceness. While on WWF tours to Africa, getting the chance to witness this majestic species up close is bound to be an awe-inspiring and exhilarating encounter. Among all large feline species, African lions are the most sociable, and they form groups known...
Credit: Unsplash. Most materials can be classified into two categories based on their subatomic particles: metals and insulators. Like copper and iron, metals possess free-flowing electrons that enable them to conduct electricity, while insulators, such as glass and rubber, tightly bind their electrons, making them non-conductive. The intriguing aspect of insulators is that they can be...
South Africa's power crisis will persist until 2025, with blackouts phasing out in 5 years. South Africa is facing a severe electricity crisis with increasing enforced power cuts, leaving people without electricity for up to 10 hours a day. The root cause is the frequent breakdowns in the country's aging coal power plants, which...
Credit: iStock Sweat, akin to blood, holds valuable insights into an individual's health, and fortunately, its collection is much less intrusive. This forms the foundation for the creation of wearable sweat sensors, crafted by Wei Gao, an assistant professor of medical engineering, Heritage Medical Research Institute Investigator, and Ronald and JoAnne Willens Scholar. Expanding Substance Measurement...
Credit: Unsplash. In a world of income inequality and cutthroat politics, individuals wielding outsized power often prevail. However, new research from Dartmouth sheds light on an unexpected approach that can empower those on the weaker side of power dynamics. The study reveals the potential of uncooperative behavior to achieve more equal outcomes and inflict losses on...
Identifying this gene mutation should make detection of heart disease easier when no other health concerns are present. Credit: iStock A group of researchers from UTHealth Houston has pinpointed a mutation in the ACTA2 gene, which has the ability to trigger the accumulation of calcium in artery walls. This process can lead to the early...
Credit: unplah By utilizing microwave instruments to examine the depths of the Moon's far side, scientists have identified a significant subsurface granite formation referred to as a "hotspot." This discovery implies that the Moon possesses greater similarities to Earth than what was previously assumed. Granite formations are typically found on Earth as a result of the...
Credit: Unsplash. A groundbreaking paper from the Illinois Institute of Technology researchers highlights that blockchain technology, investor sentiment, and economic stress levels are significant predictors of Bitcoin returns. The empirical evidence presented in the paper aims to provide valuable insights for investors, economists, and academics. Co-authored by Sang Baum "Solomon" Kang, associate professor of finance at...
Credit: Unsplash. The discovery of quantum Hall effects in the 1980s revealed the existence of new forms of matter known as "Laughlin states," named after the American Nobel laureate who successfully characterized them theoretically. These great states manifest uniquely in two-dimensional materials under extremely cold conditions and intense magnetic fields. In a Laughlin state, electrons form an unusual...
Credit: Unsplash. A global team of cosmologists has discovered through computer simulations that observing gravitational waves from merging black holes can reveal the real nature of dark matter. Dr. Alex Jenkins of University College London will co-author their discovery today at the 2023 National Astronomy Meeting. The team studied the production of gravitational wave signals in...
