The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the urgent need for comprehensive research on respiratory droplets and their role in disease transmission. A team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, in collaboration with experts from various other institutions, has taken up the task of collating publicly available information on droplet properties. Their efforts aim
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has announced a significant shift in its ongoing labor action, as the fight for fair wages and better working conditions intensifies. UAW President Shawn Fain addressed the media in a webcast briefing, stating that the union has entered a new phase that calls for a fresh approach. Fain emphasized
Phytoplankton, the microscopic organisms that perform photosynthesis in the ocean, play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle and have a significant influence on Earth’s climate. These tiny organisms capture and transport carbon (C) through the process of photosynthesis, and their growth relies on essential nutrients like nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). The key
The recent news reports are indeed concerning. Paris, the city renowned for its elegance, culinary delights, and romantic ambiance, is grappling with a significant bed bug infestation. Videos depicting these pests crawling over Metro seats, infesting hotels, and swarming buses and movie theaters have gone viral, causing widespread panic about the escalating bed bug problem.
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter (MPSD) in Hamburg, Germany, have been conducting in-depth investigations into the use of tailored laser drives to manipulate quantum materials. They have particularly focused on unconventional superconductors and their response to non-equilibrium states. Until recently, the complexity of the experiments has limited
For chemists, developing new synthesis methods to obtain novel products is essential to meet society’s ever-growing needs. This involves creating complex organic chemical compounds from simpler reagents through a series of precise reactions. However, achieving better control and simpler operation of these reactions remains a significant research challenge. In a groundbreaking study, a research group
The massive flooding of the Sagavanirktok River in northern Alaska in 2015 had immediate consequences, including the closure of the Dalton Highway, but new research suggests that it also led to longer-term ground subsidence in the permafrost-rich region. Assistant professor Simon Zwieback from the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute conducted a study to investigate
Metal halide perovskites have emerged as a promising solution for developing photovoltaic technology. With their advantageous optoelectronic properties, recent studies have even demonstrated metal halide perovskite-based solar cells (PSCs) with power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) above 25.8%. This puts them on par with some of the solar technologies available today. However, the existing fabrication processes are
In an era of advancing technology, the concept of swallowing artificial life forms to cure diseases may no longer be confined to science fiction. Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark and Kent State University have been studying the potential of hybrid molecules, combining DNA and protein, to develop artificial life forms that can analyze
In a groundbreaking announcement, NASA revealed that a sample collected from the 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid Bennu contains a significant amount of water and carbon. This discovery adds more weight to the theory that life on Earth was potentially seeded from outer space. The revelation came after the completion of the OSIRIS-REx mission, a seven-year journey to
In recent years, advancements in neuroscience and brain-inspired artificial intelligence have significantly expanded our understanding of intelligence. A research team led by Tianzi Jiang at the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has introduced an innovative platform called the Digital Twin Brain. This platform has the potential to bridge the gap between
Researchers at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China have made a significant advancement in the field of optical chip technology. They have developed an easy-to-use optical chip that can self-configure to achieve various functions. This breakthrough has the potential to enhance optical neural networks, which are used in a wide range of data-heavy
In recent years, there has been a growing consensus among scientists that our planet is likely to surpass the 1.5℃ warming threshold. This has raised concerns about the potential irreversible changes that may occur as a result of exceeding emissions targets, a phenomenon known as a climate overshoot. These changes include sea-level rise, ecosystem disruption,
Fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes have long been criticized for their significant negative environmental impacts. In fact, recent studies have shown that the carbon footprint of the pharmaceutical industry surpasses that of the automotive industry, making it a major contributor to air pollution. Furthermore, these industries are responsible for water pollution caused by the
What do British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and singer Bruce Springsteen have in common? They’re both public figures who have recently endorsed the one meal a day (OMAD) diet as a way to lose weight. This diet has gained attention as a trendy weight loss method, with promises of fast and long-term weight loss success,
