Every year, more than 100,000 tons of diapers are discarded in Germany alone, leading to a colossal waste management problem. Within these diapers lie valuable resources, such as diaper liners, that end up in landfills or incineration facilities. A significant component of these liners is superabsorbers, which comprise special polymers. Until now, recycling these polymers
Dispersions of polymer particles in a liquid phase, known as latexes, have diverse applications in various fields such as coatings technology, medical imaging, and cell biology. A recent breakthrough by a team of French researchers has led to the development of a method for producing stable polystyrene dispersions with unprecedentedly large and uniform particle sizes.
NASA finds itself in a difficult situation with its container of precious asteroid dirt from Bennu. After a monumental seven-year mission, the container arrived on Earth in September, only to present an unforeseen challenge – it cannot be opened. Despite knowing that a bountiful supply of asteroid material lies within, NASA’s Touch-and-Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism
A recent study has unveiled a distressing revelation: for every year of rugby played, the risk of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) significantly increases. CTE is a debilitating brain disease that is believed to result from repeated head injuries, causing the brain to collide with the skull and damage its tissues. Although the diagnosis of
Scientists from the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have recently made significant progress in understanding and producing nitroxide, a molecule with promising potential in the biomedical field. While the physiological effects of nitric oxide (NO) have been widely studied, its lesser-known cousin, nitroxide (HNO), has remained largely unexplored. This research, published in the
Scientists made an astonishing discovery that has sent shockwaves through the scientific community. Unbeknownst to us, a vast and breathtaking landscape has been lying dormant beneath the Antarctic ice for millions of years. With an area larger than Belgium, this hidden terrain has remained untouched and silent, enveloped in a frozen embrace. However, a startling
The vast icy wilderness of Antarctica has always been a source of fascination for scientists and explorers alike. In recent groundbreaking research, scientists have revealed the existence of a hidden landscape beneath the Antarctic ice that has remained untouched for millions of years. This vast landscape of hills and valleys, covering an area larger than
In response to the escalating conflict between Israel and Gaza, Alphabet Inc.’s Google has made a controversial decision to disable live traffic conditions in Israel and the Gaza Strip for its Maps and Waze apps. This move comes at the request of the Israeli military, as they anticipate a potential ground invasion into Gaza. The
Jupiter, the second-largest object in the Solar System, continues to astound scientists with its enigmatic atmospheric phenomena. Despite numerous missions to explore this massive planet, new features are being uncovered. Recently, using the advanced infrared James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), researchers have identified a high-speed jetstream roaring around Jupiter’s equator. This unexpected finding could enhance
A recent study conducted by researchers from Israel and the US has revealed a significant association between adults diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and an increased risk of developing dementia. Over a period of 17 years, the study observed 109,218 adults with and without ADHD, finding that 13.2 percent of the participants with ADHD went
Quantum systems research is pushing boundaries in the development of programmable quantum devices. The Quantum Systems Accelerator (QSA) is at the forefront of this endeavor. Collaborating with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), and Los Alamos National Laboratory, QSA scientists conducted a groundbreaking series of experiments utilizing a
In the ever-evolving digital age, numerous challenges have emerged, particularly in the areas of security, privacy, safeguarding, and human rights. A recent study published in the International Journal of Electronic Security and Digital Forensics delves into the realm of human rights in the wake of digitalization, shedding light on the legal obstacles faced in defining
A groundbreaking study conducted by Northern Arizona University has shed new light on the impact of fire on boreal forests in North America. Traditional understanding led researchers to believe fires would shift the forests from coniferous to deciduous trees, resulting in a cooling effect on the climate. However, this study reveals surprising findings: while forests
Imagine if your houseplant could warn you when your water is contaminated. This vision is no longer just a concept, as scientists have made significant progress in engineering plants to sense and react to toxic chemicals. Researchers at UC Riverside have successfully developed a plant that turns beet red in the presence of a banned
Investigating systems consisting of self-propelled particles, also known as active particles, is currently a rapidly growing area of research. In theoretical models for active particles, it is commonly assumed that the particles’ swimming speed remains constant. However, in many experimental scenarios, such as particles propelled by ultrasound for medical applications, the propulsion speed depends on
