Scientists have created a smart material that can detect and remove harmful antibiotic residues from food. This material, called ZIF-8@ZIF-8, is like a tiny sponge with special glowing properties. It can sense and soak up tetracyclines, a type of antibiotic often found in animal products. The mater
Proteins are like tiny machines in our bodies, and knowing their shapes can help us understand how they work. For a long time, figuring out these shapes was a big challenge. Scientists had to spend lots of time and money on experiments to get even a few answers. But then, AlphaFold came along and ch
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are a stunning display of nature's magic. This light show happens when particles from the sun mix with Earth's magnetic field. When these charged particles crash into electrons, they create photons, which are tiny bits of light. This process is
Scientists have been working hard to create artificial gametes, or reproductive cells, from stem cells. This could be a big deal for reproductive medicine. Recently, a team looked into how to turn mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (mBMMSCs) into late-stage germ-like cells (GLCs). They wanted
Plastics are everywhere. They are in our water, our food, and even inside our bodies. But how do they get from a mother to her unborn child? Scientists used rats to find out. They fed the rats tiny plastic particles, smaller than a speck of dust. These particles were tagged with a special marker so
Gasoline spills are a big problem. They can pollute the air and even cause explosions. This is because gasoline evaporates quickly, releasing harmful chemicals. But predicting how fast this happens is tricky. Different places, like cities or countryside, have different conditions. Wind, temperature,
Lactate levels in horses can tell us a lot about their endurance and training needs. Scientists have found ways to predict how much lactate a horse can handle during exercise without getting too tired. This is called the maximal lactate steady state (MLSS). To figure this out, researchers put ten te
Athletes often wonder how to pace themselves in long-distance races. This is not just about running fast. It is about managing energy to finish strong. Different athletes use different strategies. Some start fast, others slow, and some keep a steady pace. But what works best? This is not clear. Stud
A Soyuz rocket lifted off on Thursday, carrying three astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The crew, including two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut, reached the ISS safely. But back on Earth, a big issue popped up. A huge 20-ton service platform wasn't secured properly befo
Vermivora warblers, small songbirds, face a big challenge during migration: crossing the Gulf of Mexico. This journey is risky, with many birds not making it. To understand why and how they attempt this flight, researchers tracked 89 warblers from 2013 to 2017 using tiny devices that record light le
