Imagine trying to make a super-small hole in a tiny sheet of silicon. For scientists, this isn't just a fun challenge—it's a big deal in the world of biotechnology. These tiny holes, or nanopores, are crucial for detecting and analyzing biomolecules, like DNA. But making them small enough—under 5 na
Ever wondered how hagfish digest their food and their role in the evolution of vertebrates? These creatures have an unusual digestive process. Their gut fluid is acidified like that of many invertebrates. This process is carried out by a mechanism called the vesicular-type H+-ATPase, or VHA for sho
First thing to know, Science needs a way to measure the exposure to radiation. This is important to decide on medical treatments. One way to do this is by using fingernails, they can hold the signs of radiation for a long time. This is called ESR. It is a great idea because it’s easy to get fingerna
MXenes, a unique type of two-dimensional lamellar material, have gained a lot of attention lately. However, they have a tendency to collapse and stack due to hydrogen bonding and interlayer van der Waals forces, which hurts their performance in electrochemical processes and capacitive deionization.
Did you know that water can make some materials either super-efficient or really bad at absorbing gases? Scientists have been studying a group of materials called metal-organic frameworks, or MOFs for short. These are like tiny sponges that can soak up gases. There are three types we're looking at:
Do you know what's lurking in your food? Tetracyclines, a type of antibiotic used in livestock, can leave traces in the food we eat. Traditional detection methods are complicated and time-consuming. That's where Zn-BTC-BDC-NH2, or ZTD, comes in. This special material, made from zinc and organic liga
Ever heard about the tiny microbes living inside fruit flies that could turn the tables in our fight against these irritating pests? Scientists are uncovering how these gut microbes can boost the flies' immune system and even block diseases. This breakthrough could transform how we handle fruit fly
Ever tried sorting things on a grid? Some folks rush through by linking items from one side to the other. But is that always the best way? Scientists recently found a clever rule to help decide when to link grid dimensions and when to keep them separate. They tested this rule on a computer and found
Imagine this: an amateur fossil hunter stumbles upon a peculiar find on a beach in Denmark. Peter Bennicke spotted something unusual in a piece of chalk at Stevns Klint—a cluster of lily pieces, all jumbled together. He brought his discovery to Geomuseum Faxe, where experts took a closer look. John
Silicon is an incredible element, and its structures can be fascinating. You may have heard of a hydrogen-terminated Si(100) surface, where atoms stick out and have loose bonds. These loose ends are like tiny islands of high energy, stuck between the usual energy levels of silicon. Scientists are ve
