Ever wondered how scientists can tell what's happening inside materials when they start to break? It's not always easy, especially when different types of damage happen at the same time. But a new method is making waves in the world of composite materials. This method uses something called acoustic
The COP30 climate summit in Brazil is running late. Everyone was supposed to wrap things up by Friday, but talks dragged on into the night. Why? The European Union (EU) isn't happy with the proposed deal. They say it doesn't do enough to cut down on greenhouse gases. Most of the 200 countries at th
Chemists have long relied on transition metals to speed up reactions. Now, they're using light to make these reactions even better. Most of the time, they use short-wavelength light like purple or blue. But there's a catch. Long-wavelength light, like red and orange, is gentler and can go deeper. Ye
Gen Z is changing the dating game with "vibe dating. " It's about feeling a strong connection right away. But does this instant chemistry really lead to a lasting relationship? Or is it just a way to avoid deeper connections? Vibe dating is like a quick test to see if two people get along. If the e
A recent global AI hackathon brought together over 1, 200 participants from 16 countries to tackle real-world problems in chemistry and materials science. This event, held at Duke University and other locations, challenged teams to develop prototypes using large language models (LLMs). Abstrax, a co
Suzanne Rogers, a familiar face on daytime TV, has some positive news to share. The 82-year-old actress, known for her role as Maggie Horton on "Days of Our Lives, " recently revealed that she is now in remission after battling stage 2 colorectal cancer. Rogers shared this update during the show's
Germany made a bold move after Fukushima. They decided to stop using nuclear power. The goal was to cut down on carbon emissions. But nuclear energy is already pretty clean. So, what happened when Germany started shutting down its nuclear plants in 2010? At first, things didn't go as planned. Germa
Eleutherococcus senticosus leaves, or ESL, are packed with useful plant chemicals. They are seen as a great source for health and nutrition. But what happens to these good chemicals after the leaves are picked? The way we handle and process these leaves can change what's inside them. This is import
Canada's new government is taking a different approach to cutting oil and gas emissions. Instead of the old plan to cap emissions, they're focusing on carbon markets, stricter methane rules, and new tech like carbon capture. The old plan was controversial. It aimed to cut emissions by 35% compared
Scientists have found a clever way to create special molecules called organoselenium compounds. These molecules are useful in medicine, materials, and biochemistry. The problem is that making them often requires tough conditions and doesn't work with many types of molecules. So, finding a better way
