Have you ever wondered how tiny particles can protect us from electronic interference? Titanium disulfide quantum dots, or TiS₂QDs, are tiny but mighty. These dots have unique electronic and optical properties, making them super interesting for research. But how effective are they as shields against
Scientists have been trying to figure out how to make the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) work better for industry. They looked at a natural protein cluster in something called PS-II for inspiration. They mixed up different organic and inorganic bits to make new electrocatalysts using a hydrothermal
Imagine if you could harness the power of light in a tiny particle. Well, researchers have done just that by mixing together a special set of chemicals. One of the key ingredients is a compound called bis-naphthylacrylonitrile derivative (BND). This isn't your average chemical; it's really good at g
Ever imagined a place where science and humanities meet to discuss something unusual? Three recent studies have shown that psychedelics might improve sexual well-being. But scientists need to explore how culture and history influence our views on sexuality. The field of psychedelics hasn't paid much
Imagine you're trying to predict something, like how well a student will do in a test based on their attendance, homework grades, and so on. Traditional multiple linear regression is like guessing based on a complex formula. But automatic linear modelling? It's like having a smart friend who not onl
Ever wondered if math and physics could ever break up? Well, the Independence Postulate (IP) says they’re like two worlds that never meet. This means math stuff, like patterns and sequences, doesn’t mess with physics stuff, like the real world. But here’s where it gets interesting. Because of this s
Imagine a time when the world was much colder and humans were just starting to roam the earth. In a remote cave in Utah, a team of scientists and cavers found something extraordinary: a nearly complete skeleton of a red fox. This isn't just any fox; it's one that lived over 26, 000 years ago, during
The Y chromosome, which doesn't recombine, holds vital clues about paternal human history. Scientists have noticed something puzzling: some Y chromosome branches are much longer than others, especially those that are very different from the standard human Y chromosome. This length variation isn't ex
Have you ever heard of predatory journals? They're not your typical science magazines. These journals are like sneaky salespeople, tricking researchers into publishing their work. Why would anyone fall for that, you ask? Well, these journals look legit, but they don't do the important stuff like pee
Have you ever thought about what happens to the leftovers when oil is extracted from seeds? In the case of Idesia polycarpa Maxim (IPM) seeds, the cake meal, which is the by-product, is often just tossed away. But what if this waste could be turned into something useful? That's where IPM polysacchar
