Scientists have found a way to make better filters for cleaning water. They used a common chemical found in oil called thiophene. This chemical was used to make a special kind of membrane. This membrane is like a super-fine sieve that can filter out tiny bits of dye from water. The best part? They m
Chen-ning Yang, a name that resonates with brilliance in the world of physics, has left us at the age of 103. His passing was confirmed by Xinhua, but the specifics of his illness remain undisclosed. Yang's contributions to science are monumental. He stood shoulder to shoulder with giants like Albe
Predicting when wheat will flower is a big deal. It helps farmers and scientists grow crops that can handle climate changes. But current methods aren't great. They either miss important environmental clues or don't fully understand how cold, light, and temperature work together. This leads to wrong
Up in space, Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui had a busy week. He shared some amazing photos from the International Space Station (ISS). The photos show the Milky Way and colorful auroras. Yui said the ISS was in a different position, so he got a unique view. Yui is also getting ready for a big delive
Ivermectin is a drug that doesn't dissolve well in water. This can make it less effective because it doesn't absorb well in the body. Scientists have some data on how well it dissolves in single solvents and a few mixtures, but not enough in more complex combinations. Researchers decided to study h
Malaria is a big problem. One idea to fight it is to use pesticides on humans or animals. These pesticides are called endectocides and ectocides. Scientists are trying to figure out the best way to test these pesticides on mosquitoes that spread malaria. Testing these pesticides in labs is tricky.
Oil refineries have a problem: they produce a lot of waste. But what if this waste could be turned into something useful? Researchers have been looking into this idea. They took two types of waste: oily sludge (OS) from refineries and algal biomass (AB) from wastewater treatment. The goal was to see
Earth's magnetic field is a vital shield that protects life and creates beautiful auroras. Right now, a weak spot in this shield is expanding over the South Atlantic Ocean. This isn't new, but recent data shows it's growing faster than expected. For over a decade, the European Space Agency's Swarm
People have always believed in miracles, but why? Scientists are now trying to figure this out. In 2007, a baby in Rhode Island was born very early and had serious health problems. The doctor prayed to a priest who had passed away long ago, and the baby's heart started beating again. Eighteen years
Fire detectives, also known as investigators, are not born with their skills. They have to learn them, just like anyone else. In Minnesota, these detectives-in-training get a special kind of classroom: a house that has been set on fire on purpose. This house is in a rural part of Anoka County. A few
