In October 2023, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology hosted an international workshop focused on how agriculture can adapt to climate change and air pollution. Experts from various fields gathered to discuss the challenges and priorities for the future. The workshop was divided
Cleaning up wastewater is a big deal. One way to do it is by using electrochemical flow-through systems. These systems can break down tough pollutants like amoxicillin (AMX) in water. Researchers used a special type of anode made of porous Ti-ENTA/SnO2-Sb to test how well these systems work. They fo
When you think of "The Wizard of Oz, " you might picture Dorothy, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow. But what about the Wicked Witch of the West? "Wicked" gives her a backstory, turning the green-skinned Elphaba into a sympathetic figure and showing that Glinda, the supposedly "good" witch, isn't all s
Ever wondered how our bodies adapt to heat? A recent study explored this by tracking the changes in the amount of skin covered in sweat over seven days of heat acclimation. Nine adults, with both men and women, were put through a heat test every two days. They cycled for two hours in a hot, humid ro
A recent study explored a new approach to improve photocatalytic performance by using alternating donor-acceptor (D-A) units in graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4). The researchers created a series of metal-free photocatalysts, named CNBTC-X, by combining g-C3N4 with different amounts of 5-bromo-2-thi
Spain is set to host the Davis Cup finals in Malaga, where tennis legend Rafael Nadal will compete in his final tournament. The 38-year-old champion, known for his 22 grand slam titles, will team up with young star Carlos Alcaraz. Though Nadal’s exact role in the team event is uncertain, he has insi
Did you know that self-promotion can be more than just boasting? For entrepreneurs, talking up their skills and ideas might be the key to improving their businesses. Recent studies show that self-promotion can boost feedback from others, pushing entrepreneurs to take initiative and adapt their busin
Have you ever wondered what's hiding in your local landfill? It turns out, it could be a warrior against pollution! One such fighter is a special strain of Bacillus subtilis, known as LLS-04, that scientists found in landfills. This tiny hero is like a superhero of the microscopic world, helping to
Ever wondered how to make catalysts that work superfast and can be easily used? Scientists figured out a way by creating tiny silver nanoparticles, called nano-Ag, and placing them in special porous supports called hyper-cross-linked supports (HCP-CC). These supports have lots of tiny holes that mak
Big bone losses are tricky to fix, and getting your own bone for a graft isn't always easy. That's where 3D printing comes in. Scientists recently created a special bone-like material using a type of polymer called poly(trimethylene carbonate) or PTMC. They mixed it with tiny bits of a bone-building
