Boeing, the aviation giant, is currently facing a fresh legal reckoning after prosecutors concluded that the company had flouted an earlier settlement relating to the fatal crashes of two 737 MAX airplanes. The Department of Justice proposed that Boeing plead guilty to fraud during the certification of the MAX aircraft, with a deadline for acceptance
Traditionally, intense laser pulses have been used to manipulate the magnetization orientation of materials by inducing thermal effects. The absorbed laser energy rapidly heats up the material, causing a perturbation of the magnetic order. This process typically involves the excitation of electrons, leading to changes in electron spin and orbital moments, and ultimately affecting long-range
The fashion industry has witnessed a surge in the production of fast fashion over the past few decades. This has led to a significant challenge in recycling textiles due to the use of multiple types or blends of fibers in clothes. Conventional methods of recycling often fall short when it comes to efficiently and inexpensively
Proteins play a critical role in various biological functions, from muscle contraction to immune response. Scientists have long been exploring ways to engineer better proteins, such as antibodies, by mutating amino acids to enhance their functions. However, the vast number of possible amino acid sequences poses a significant challenge in finding the best protein for
The ability to observe magnetic fields at incredibly small scales is crucial for the development of high-performance materials with tailored characteristics. A recent breakthrough by a research team from Japan has pushed the limits of magnetic field observation to unprecedented resolutions. This achievement has far-reaching implications in various fields, from fundamental physics to next-generation devices.
Recent findings from the US have shed light on the prevalence of long COVID among American adults, revealing that approximately 6.9 percent of the population, or roughly 17.8 million individuals, have experienced the lingering effects of the virus. This data not only quantifies the collective burden of long COVID but also highlights distinct demographic disparities
Migraines have long been a source of agony for those who suffer from these debilitating headaches. Researchers have been striving to uncover the origins of migraines within the brain in order to develop new strategies for prevention and treatment. One key element in this quest is understanding how abnormal brain activity leads to the excruciating
Last week, Earth experienced a unique event where two large asteroids, 2024 MK and 2011 UL21, passed by within a close range. While these asteroids did not pose a direct threat to our planet, they provided NASA with an opportunity to capture radar images for further study. This event sheds light on the properties of
The melting of the Antarctic ice sheets has been a cause for concern in recent years. Researchers have found that the ice in Antarctica is melting at an alarming rate, particularly in West Antarctica as opposed to East Antarctica. This difference in melting rates has led to questions about the formation of the Antarctic ice
The issue of carbon emissions and its impact on climate change has been a pressing concern for scientists and environmentalists worldwide. The traditional methods of producing energy from fossil fuels only exacerbate this issue by introducing more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. However, researchers at McGill University have developed a groundbreaking catalyst that could potentially
In the world of ever-evolving electronics, one of the biggest challenges is to analyze the materials with intricate precision that make up these devices. A recent breakthrough by physicists at Michigan State University has introduced a novel approach to address this challenge, combining high-resolution microscopy with ultrafast lasers. The innovative technique, detailed in the prestigious
Facial thermal patterns could potentially be the future of monitoring and screening tools for healthy aging. Researchers in China have discovered that the heat emitted from specific regions of a person’s face could provide valuable insights into their biological clock and overall health status. By analyzing facial temperature data from thousands of participants, an artificial
Long COVID, a condition characterized by lingering symptoms following a SARS-CoV-2 infection, has long been a mysterious and debilitating illness. Contrary to early beliefs that it may be psychosomatic in nature, a recent study has shed light on the biological underpinnings of this complex disease. Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, CellSight Technologies,
The universe is composed of approximately 80% dark matter, which remains unseen to the naked eye. Scientists have been intrigued by the mysterious nature of dark matter, as it only interacts with the universe through gravity. Various experiments have been conducted to detect dark matter, but so far, they have fallen short. Researchers from Lancaster
The World Health Organization has sounded the alarm on a new strain of the mpox virus that is rapidly spreading along the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This strain is being described as “the most dangerous yet” by health officials, raising concerns about the potential impact on public health. The outbreak has