Antimicrobial peptides, nicknamed AMPs, are tiny peptides that help defend against diseases. As antibiotic resistance grows thanks to misuse, finding AMPs has become a big deal. These peptides could be an alternative to traditional antibiotics. The challenge lies in accurately identifying AMPs using
In Latin America, one of the standout events in the world of inorganic chemistry is the 21st Brazilian Meeting on Inorganic Chemistry (BMIC). This annual gathering brings together experts from across the region to share their latest findings and innovations in the field. The meeting is so significan
Blue Origin has postponed the launch of its New Glenn rocket due to rough seas in the Atlantic Ocean. The rocket, named after astronaut John Glenn, was set to take off from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The mission aims to test the communications, power, and control systems for Blue Origin's multi-use
When it comes to converting water into oxygen — a crucial step in generating clean energy — scientists have found that tiny bacteria can play a big role. There's a type of material called NiFe layered double hydroxide (LDH) that's super efficient in doing this job, especially in alkaline conditions.
Ever played a game that's both thrilling and incredibly complex? Welcome to Amazons, a board game that merges elements of Chess and Go. Scientists have been using it to study game theory and artificial intelligence. A while back, a researcher named Buro discovered that even simple endgames in Amazon
Ever wondered why some people struggle to see distant objects clearly? It turns out that common eye conditions like nearsightedness (myopia) and refractive errors are heavily influenced by genes hiding in non-coding parts of our DNA. These are not the typical protein-making genes but regulatory regi
Did you know that the world's first science journal is still going strong? That's right! Philosophical Transactions is celebrating a whopping 360 years of sharing scientific discoveries. This journal started its journey way back in 1665, when the world was a very different place. It was founded by t
Phosphorus (P) is essential for plants, but in acidic soils, it's often tightly bound and unavailable. To make P easier for plants to use, farmers sometimes mix it with organic matter. This study explored how loamy and clayey soils in a tropical region handled P differently, when pH was changed, and
Scientists recently tested a new system called RMplex to see how well it can tell apart fathers and their sons using certain parts of the Y-chromosome. They looked at 542 Korean father-son pairs and found that RMplex could distinguish about half of them by spotting changes at these specific spots on
Ever heard of ynamides? These special chemicals might seem ordinary, but they're up to something fascinating! When ynamides encounter hydrogen gas or a compound known as HBpin, something amazing happens. They change! It's like they're magically transformed into a new form. Isn't that cool? You migh
