When it comes to growing new bones, scientists are exploring how to design the best scaffolds for the job. These scaffolds need to be good at helping new bone grow and strong enough to hold up. Researchers have looked at different types of materials, like metals, non-metals, and polymers, to make th
Imagine if you could build tiny machines that are almost invisible to the naked eye. That's what scientists are doing with nanomaterials. These are materials that are incredibly small—about 100, 000 times thinner than a human hair! To make high-tech devices, scientists need to gather and organize th
For over ten years, scientists have been testing a special combination of medications called the polypill. This pill is designed to tackle atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), which is a fancy name for heart diseases caused by clogged arteries. Now, researchers are wondering if this same
The Department of Education has spoken up about a hot topic: paying college athletes. They said that new plans to pay athletes in some sports more than others might break the law called Title IX. This law makes sure schools treat both male and female athletes fairly. The memo was released just befor
Meet omadacycline, a superhero in the world of antibiotics! This new tetracycline agent fights bacteria that other drugs can't touch. How does it do it? By sneaking past their defenses – both the efflux pumps and the ribosomal methylation tricks. That's why omadacycline has a broader range of power
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are gaining traction due to their high safety, low cost, and eco-friendliness. However, the cathode materials need more development. MXenes, with excellent hydrophilicity and conductivity, could be a great fit, but they have issues like slow Zn²⁺ kinetics and struc
As our population ages, we're seeing more older adults fall victim to community crimes. The emotional toll on these victims is huge and long-lasting, yet there's a lack of research on ways to help them. While combining public health services and care is a good idea, no one's really shown how to do i
Apple has decided to temporarily stop using AI to summarize news alerts. This comes after some false information was sent out, causing confusion. For instance, a BBC article was misunderstood, leading people to believe something that wasn't true. The tech giant is now working on making these summari
Ever wondered how pharmaceuticals disappear from soils over time? Scientists have created a new mathematical model to figure out the answer. This clever tool treats soil particles like tiny balls, considering how tightly pollutants stick to them (called sorption) and how they break down (or dissipat
Imagine a political campaign without money from lobbyists and city contractors. That’s what Scott Stringer, a former city comptroller and current mayoral hopeful, is proposing. He wants to restore trust in NYC’s government by stopping candidates from accepting donations from these groups. This isn’t
