Imagine trying to improve how we deal with harmful ammonia emissions. Scientists have found a way to do this by tweaking titanium dioxide, a common catalyst. They mixed titanium dioxide with copper using a method called sol-gel. This new catalyst, called xCu-TiO2, turns out to be much better than ot
Hip fractures can be a real challenge for older adults. Scientists wondered if computers could help doctors figure out which patients might face short-term complications after surgery. They compared two methods: traditional approaches and powerful computer algorithms called machine learning. Surpris
Imagine creating tiny, powerful batteries using thin layers of special materials. This is exactly what researchers did when they combined VS2 and MoS2, two materials with fantastic electricity-storing properties, with nickel. It all starts with a unique structure called an inverse opal, which is lik
Ever wondered what happens when a city doesn't play ball with federal immigration rules? Well, President-elect Donald Trump's team is cooking up a plan to make life tough for these so-called "sanctuary cities. " These places, mostly run by Democrats, don't always help out with deportations. Trump's
Have you ever thought about how your early life experiences might affect you as you grow older? Scientists have been digging into this question, and they've found some interesting stuff. It turns out that kids who go through tough times, like abuse or neglect, are more likely to face dementia, parti
In the world of flexible electronics, planar microsupercapacitors (MSCs) are superstars. They store energy and deliver power, making them ideal for wearable devices. But creating high-performance MSCs is tricky. You need materials that let ions move quickly and offer lots of active sites. Scientists
You know how sometimes people love to gossip about who gets paid what in movies? Well, that happened with the film Wicked. Some people said Ariana Grande got $15 million for her role, while Cynthia Erivo only got $1 million. But Universal Pictures stood up and said, "Nope, that's not true! " They ma
It's common to break a wrist, but for some people, the pain and trouble don't go away after healing. Doctors can't always explain why. This study looked into the experiences of people who broke their wrist and never got back to normal, even though their X-rays looked fine. The goal was to understand
The Sport Concussion Assessment Tool, or SCAT, is a popular tool used to diagnose concussions in athletes. It includes a list of 22 symptoms that can appear after a head injury. Scientists wanted to understand how these symptoms group together, so they used a method called confirmatory factor analys
Intel, a major player in semiconductor manufacturing, has received a substantial boost from the U. S. government. The Department of Commerce has awarded Intel $7. 865 billion to support domestic chip production. This funding is part of the CHIPS and Science Act, a law passed by President Joe Biden t
