Aluminum is a common toxin in our environment that can harm our brains. This study looked at how aluminum affects the brain using rats and nerve cells called PC12 cells. The researchers wanted to understand how a small RNA called miR-98-5p affects a protein called insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF2)
Graphene-based supercapacitors are impressive in storing energy. But understanding how ions interact at the nanoscale with graphene is still puzzling scientists. To solve this, researchers used two types of graphene field-effect transistors (GFETs), one with no substrate (SF-GFETs) and another with
You know how the LSM theorem works in closed systems, right? It's like a rule that says certain spin chains can't have a single, non-degenerate ground state. But what happens when these systems aren't closed anymore? They interact with their environment, and things get a bit messy. Imagine you're l
Ever wondered what makes your favorite raisin snack so delicious and safe to eat? It all comes down to how they're dried. Scientists have been exploring a new method using microwaves to dry raisins, and the results are pretty impressive. The key is to minimize a nasty substance called ochratoxin A
Scientists have been exploring the scents of bee pollen from Central and Eastern Europe. They used a special technique called headspace solid phase microextraction (HS-SPME) along with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry-olfactometry (GC-MS-O) to figure out the best way to extract the smells. They
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Blue Origin, has set his sights on a challenging goal: landing the New Glenn rocket after its first orbital flight. This might seem a bit crazy, as Bezos himself admits, "It's kind of insane to try and land the booster. " Most rocket companies opt for a safer approach, lik
Want to find rare fish without actually seeing them? Scientists have come up with a clever way using something called eDNA. This stands for environmental DNA, which is basically tiny bits of DNA that living things leave behind in their environment. To detect this eDNA, scientists use a combination
Did you know that plastic waste can take hundreds of years to break down? That's why scientists are on the hunt for better solutions. One promising find is polyhydroxybutyrate, or PHB, a biodegradable polymer made by microbes. Mexico, with its diverse microbial world, is a hotspot for these tiny hel
Scientists have been tinkering with a tiny, powerful tool called Cas12j-8. This tiny tool, half the size of the commonly used Cas9, can recognize specific DNA sequences, making it great for tweaking plant genomes to improve crops. The catch? It wasn't very efficient in plants. So, researchers decide
Imagine you're trying to detect a lie using a simple reaction time test. Scientists have been experimenting with adding special "filler" items to make these tests more effective. These fillers are meant to grab your attention and make you think harder. But do they really work? Olson and team found t
