In the bustling city of Isfahan in Iran, scientists recently checked the tap water for two common chemicals called PFOA and PFOS. These are part of a larger group called PFAS, which are often used in non-stick products. Using a method called DLLME and analyzing with LC-MS, they found that out of 45
Ever wondered why hydrogen bonds in nitriles cause strange shifts in their vibrational spectra? It turns out, the answer lies in the geometry and dynamics of these bonds. Scientists have been using a method called vibrational Stark effect (VSE) spectroscopy to study noncovalent, electrostatic intera
In June, four months after her husband, Matthew Gaudreau, and his brother, Johnny, were killed in a car accident, Madeline Gaudreau shared some happy news. She took to Instagram to introduce their newborn son, Tripp Matthew. The photo showed Madeline holding Tripp's hand, breaking hearts and bringin
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's kids are all big now, as seen in a bunch of holiday photos shared by Kim. The former couple has four kids – North, 11, Saint, 9, Chicago, 6, and Psalm, 5. In the pictures, North looked like a young adult in a black miniskirt and blazer, while Chicago wore a red dress
You might not realize it, but there are tiny creatures lurking in your tap water. Say hello to Legionella pneumophila, a crafty bacterium that can make your water a health risk. Unlike other harmful bacteria, Legionella takes its time. It grows slowly in both public and private water systems. Scient
Imagine this: trillions of tons of clean energy, hidden beneath our feet. That's what a recent study found. Hydrogen, a powerful and clean fuel, is lurking deep underground, and there might be enough to power the world for centuries. Scientists think there's about 6. 2 trillion tons of it, which is
Did you know that the order of exercises can make a big difference in how well kids' feet improve? A study looked at how starting with either the small (intrinsic) or big (extrinsic) foot muscles affected muscle growth and flatfoot reduction in boys aged 10-12. They found that starting with intrinsi
Ever wondered why your dog or cat is always scratching? Meet atopic dermatitis, a common skin disease in pets. It's caused by a mix of things from their genetics to the environment they live in. You see, some pets have a gene that makes their skin barrier weaker, so when they come across allergens l
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are game-changers in cancer therapy, but they don’t come without drawbacks. These drugs can cause issues in different parts of the body, and scientists are trying to understand why. It turns out that certain immune cells like T cells and myeloid cells are key play
Ever heard of cyberchondria? It's like when you look up a tiny ache and suddenly think you have a rare disease. This is happening more and more among students at Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With the internet at their fingertips, these students can find detailed
