You might have heard of MIL-100(Fe), a special material made from iron and other chemicals. It's been used to break down pollutants in water using light, a process called the photo-Fenton reaction. The problem is, it doesn't work very well. Scientists found a way to make MIL-100(Fe) more effective b
Scientists were curious to see if two native UAE plants, Arthrocnemum macrostachyum and Tamarix nilotica, could fight cancer. They tried two ways to get chemicals out of the plants: leaving them in a liquid (maceration) and heating them up with microwaves (microwave-assisted extraction or MAE). They
Imagine tiny, Y-shaped sensors that are almost too small to see. These microscopic guardians work day and night to ensure our food is safe. They glow when everything is okay, but if dangerous bacteria like Fusobacterium nucleatum or Salmonella pullorum appear, they start to dim. Inside these little
China introduced long-term care (LTC) insurance in 2016, aiming to reduce risks for those needing long-term care. This policy's impact on workers with and without informal coverage was examined. Workers eligible for public LTC insurance reduced their work hours and labor participation, suggesting th
Care homes have been hit hard by COVID-19 outbreaks. Traditional methods like keeping an eye on symptoms and tracking contacts manually aren’t fast enough to stop the virus from spreading. That’s where digital contact tracing systems come in. These smart tools can detect and isolate infected individ
The House just passed the Laken Riley Act, a tough immigration bill named after a young woman killed by an undocumented immigrant. This law focuses on detaining immigrants who commit nonviolent crimes like theft. It's expected to be the first bill President Trump signs after returning to the White H
President Donald J. Trump recently issued a Presidential Memorandum that puts an end to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) hiring practices under the Biden Administration, which favored diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over safety and efficiency. The memorandum directs the Secretary o
Just hours into his return to the White House, President Donald Trump made a notable move by rolling back the AI safety measures put in place by former President Joe Biden. But what does this mean for the future of artificial intelligence? Trump hasn't shared his detailed plans yet, and even tech in
Ever wondered how your parents' divorce could affect you decades later? A new study sheds light on an unexpected connection. Children who grew up with divorced parents may face a higher risk of stroke as adults. The link is so strong that it's comparable to well-known risk factors like diabetes and
In an unexpected move, the Trump administration has hit the pause button on many health agency communications. This includes messages from big names like the CDC and the FDA. The command came down in a memo from the acting Secretary of Health and Human Services. Until at least the end of January, re
