Imagine tiny, tiny particles, smaller than a speck of dust, doing a big job! Scientists have found that these tiny Co nanoparticles, covered in a special shell, can turn nitrate into ammonia. This shell is made of N-doped carbon and Co hydroxide, which helps the particles spread out evenly and expos
In the early 2000s, nanotechnology was hailed as the next big thing, similar to artificial intelligence today. After the dot-com bubble burst, investors saw nanotech as the next promising tech. They hoped it would revolutionize industries and daily life. Conferences and political initiatives support
Ahmad Mehdi, 20, has been living in a partially destroyed home since October. An Israeli airstrike in his Beirut neighborhood flattened the building next door, reducing it to a pile of rocks, dirt, and steel. His own home, on the fifth floor, lost its kitchen and living room. He and his family are e
In the busy waters of the northern South China Sea, scientists have been studying something unusual happening to dolphins and porpoises. They found high levels of something called organohalogen contaminants (OHCs) in these marine mammals. These OHCs can mess with the body's fatty acid (FAs) levels,
You might think polylactic acid (PLA) is a safe bet for the environment. After all, it's biodegradable and often touted as an "eco-friendly" alternative to traditional plastics. But hold on! Recent studies have found that PLA microplastics (PLA-MPs) could be causing trouble for male mice. Imagine i
Did you know that tiny molecular layers can be grown and used as teeny-tiny energy storage devices on a chip? Scientists have found a way to create these using benzimidazole compounds. They laid these layers on a special surface withelectrochemical methods, creating films as thin as 10 nanometers. I
Ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon are under threat due to disagreements over deadlines. Israel accuses Hamas of violating the ceasefire in Gaza by changing the hostage release order. This led to Israeli forces opening fire, killing two. In Lebanon, at least 22 protesters were killed by Israeli forces w
Imagine farnesol, a sticky compound that loves water about as much as a cat loves baths. Scientists figured out how to mix it with other molecules (like β-cyclodextrin and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin) to make it more friendly with water. They chose a cool method called freeze-drying to make these m
Radiotherapy, a common cancer treatment, often struggles to effectively kill tumor cells. Researchers have discovered a unique way to enhance this therapy using a clever combination of bacteria and a metal called selenium. They've created tiny particles, called BL@SeNPs, which are made by coating th
You've probably heard about tiny nanoparticles being used to fight bacteria. But what happens when these nanoparticles, like zinc oxide (ZnO) and titanium dioxide (TiO₂), end up in our rivers and lakes? Scientists wanted to find out how they might affect rainbow trout. They exposed the fish to these
