Lithium-sulfur batteries are a big deal. They can store a lot of energy, but they have a problem. The stuff inside them, called lithium polysulfides, moves around too much. This makes the batteries wear out faster. Scientists are trying to fix this by making better catalysts. These are like helpers
In San Benito County, California, a humorous Facebook page has become the center of a heated discussion about free speech. The page, named “Benito Beet Beat, ” started in June and shares funny takes on local politics and news. However, the county's board of supervisors is not amused and wants to fin
Scientists have created a smart material that can detect and remove harmful antibiotic residues from food. This material, called ZIF-8@ZIF-8, is like a tiny sponge with special glowing properties. It can sense and soak up tetracyclines, a type of antibiotic often found in animal products. The mater
Plastics are everywhere. They are in our water, our food, and even inside our bodies. But how do they get from a mother to her unborn child? Scientists used rats to find out. They fed the rats tiny plastic particles, smaller than a speck of dust. These particles were tagged with a special marker so
Detecting harmful substances in our food is crucial for our health. One such substance is megestrol acetate (MA), which can linger in food and the environment, causing potential harm. Scientists have come up with a clever solution using tiny particles called upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) and a
Scientists have cooked up a clever way to turn CO2 into useful stuff without needing fancy equipment or lots of energy. They made a special material called a covalent organic framework (COF) that acts like a tiny, super-strong net. This net traps tiny bits of palladium, a special metal, to create a
Pope Leo is set to make his first international trip as the leader of the Catholic Church, visiting Turkey and Lebanon from November 27 to December 2. This journey is significant not only because it's his first overseas visit but also because it highlights his focus on peace and unity among differen
Studying viruses in water is tricky. But now, there's a new method that makes it easier. It's called Nanopore direct RNA sequencing (NDRS). This method helps find RNA viruses in water. Researchers came up with a special way to use NDRS. They tested different tools to find the best ones. Flye was gre
Deep in the Afar region of Ethiopia, a volcano named Hayli Gubbi made history by erupting after a staggering 12, 000 years of silence. This wasn't just any eruption; it was a massive display of nature's power, sending ash clouds soaring up to nine miles high. The ash didn't just stay local—it travel
Scientists have come up with a clever way to see tannic acid in drinks. They made tiny particles that glow in two colors: blue and orange. When these particles meet tannic acid, the orange glow fades, but the blue stays bright. This change helps them measure how much tannic acid is in a drink. The
