ASYMMETRY

Apr 03 2026SCIENCE

Controlling Catalyst Shape Boosts Chemical Reactions

Scientists found a clever way to fine-tune chemical reactions by adjusting the shape of special sponge-like materials. These materials, called metal-organic frameworks, are built from tiny building blocks that lock together like Lego pieces. By changing the overall structure while keeping the same c

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Nov 20 2025SCIENCE

Why Is Comet 3I/ATLAS Acting So Strange?

Comet 3I/ATLAS just flew by Mars, and NASA shared some cool images taken by the MAVEN spacecraft. The pictures show the hydrogen cloud around the comet, but there's more to the story than what NASA said. The hydrogen cloud around 3I/ATLAS isn't acting like a typical comet. It's not spread out evenl

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Game: Private Sector and Elderly Care in China

In China, elderly healthcare is a big deal. But it's got some serious issues. Quality of care is often shoddy, and there are hidden dangers that aren't easy to spot. Plus, the government isn't always on top of things. Why? Information asymmetry and lack of oversight are the big culprits. Providers,

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

The Odd Side of Running: Does Leg Difference Affect Distance Runners?

You might think having two legs that work exactly the same would be best for runners, right? Surprisingly, a closer look at middle- and long-distance runners shows that this isn't always the case. A recent review found that the difference between how your left and right legs perform, called inter-li

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Nov 26 2024SPORTS

Bodybuilders' Posing: Is There a Right and Wrong Side?

Have you ever wondered if bodybuilders favor one side of their body while posing? Let's dive into a study that looked into this. Researchers examined the posing habits of the top bodybuilders from 2016 to 2023 during the Classic Physique Mr. Olympia contests. What they found was fascinating: most at

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Oct 02 2024SCIENCE

The Oddly Lopsided Planet: WASP-107b's Mysterious Atmosphere

Imagine a planet where one side is always day, and the other is always night. That's what happens on WASP-107b, but there’s something strange about it. Its atmosphere is taller on one side than the other, making it look lopsided. This might not sound like a big deal, but for astronomers, it's a surp

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