Water is an essential compound that covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface. Despite its ubiquitous presence, scientists have identified over seventy anomalous properties of water that are difficult to verify experimentally. One of the reasons is the inability to study water between 160 K and 232 K (-113 °C to -41 °C), a subzero
Losing weight is a common goal for many individuals. However, the approach to weight loss is often debated. While some prefer to lose weight quickly, others believe slow and steady is the way to go. Expert guidelines typically recommend slower weight loss for the treatment of obesity, as fast weight loss is more likely to
M64, also known as the Evil Eye galaxy, is a peculiar galaxy that has long puzzled astronomers. Its outer disk of hydrogen-rich gas rotates in the opposite direction to its inner disk of stars, indicating that they may have different origins. However, recent research has shed light on this mystery. Astronomers using the Subaru telescope’s
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have conducted a study that could lead to the development of more powerful and longer-lasting batteries and memory devices. The study has examined the ordering, or pattern formation, of positively charged ions, known as cations, in double perovskite oxides; a type of metal that is
Hadley cells play a significant role in global climate regions, affecting the distribution of heat and humidity across low latitudes. The stream of warm, moist air propelled far upward above the equatorial rainforests and oceans moves toward the poles, descends in the subtropical regions, and contributes to the creation of massive deserts like Sahara in
A study conducted on 120 major cities across the globe has revealed that climate-friendly transport can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 22% in 15 years. The study was conducted by the Berlin-based climate research institute MCC and published in the journal Nature Sustainability. The Study The researchers used the NEDUM calculation model, which is well
Flinders University researchers have discovered a new low-cost material that can be made into lenses for thermal imaging. The high cost of materials required for thermal and infrared imaging has been a significant limiting factor for many industries, including defense, security and surveillance, medicine, electrical engineering, space exploration, and autonomous vehicle operation. Lower cost alternatives
A recent study published in Nature has shown that microorganisms are instrumental in soil carbon storage, revealing that microbial carbon use efficiency is at least four times more influential than other biological or environmental factors when it comes to global soil carbon storage and distribution. The study, conducted by an international team of scientists including
A group of researchers from the University College London and the University of Hong Kong have developed a highly efficient and selective catalytic material that converts methane, a potent greenhouse gas, into formaldehyde, a valuable chemical. The tungsten trioxide (WO3 catalyst) derived material features a dual active site comprising copper and tungsten atomic species that
New York City has yet another problem to worry about, in addition to rising oceans, as it is slowly sinking under the weight of its skyscrapers, homes, asphalt, and humanity. New research has found that the city’s landmass is sinking at an average rate of 1 to 2 millimeters per year, which is referred to
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that affects a significant portion of the population. Although estimates vary from 10-60 percent, it is clear that insomnia is linked to several long-term health issues such as depression and cardiovascular disease. A recent study has found that insomniacs may inadvertently worsen their condition by engaging in clock-watching or time-monitoring
The UK is now facing the same public health disaster that has affected the US and Canada, with the spread of the flesh-rotting “zombie drug” xylazine in drug overdoses. A toxicology report showed that a man from Solihull, England, died from the effects of xylazine, heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine. Xylazine is a veterinary drug used
Torpor is a state in which some mammals and birds reduce their body temperature and metabolic rate to safely sleep through tough times. Although humans do not naturally enter torpor, scientists have been intrigued by the idea of inducing torpor in humans to help some of them with life-threatening diseases or long space missions. A
Researchers in the field of neuroscience and psychology have been studying ways to improve cognitive function for several decades. The ability to enhance attention, memory, and other mental capabilities can have significant implications in high-stakes environments, such as air traffic control, or for individuals with neuropsychiatric conditions, like dementia. One emerging technology that has recently
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has emerged as a non-invasive treatment for depression, but scientists have never been sure how it works. A new study has revealed that TMS can reverse brain signals that are going in the wrong direction. The research team behind the study has claimed that these neural streams of activity, going in
