Have you ever wondered how we can spot chemicals in our environment? Enter electrochemical sensors! These clever gadgets use electricity to identify specific substances, playing a crucial role in healthcare and environmental protection. But how are these sensors made? Two common methods are screen-p
In a surprising last-minute move, the U. S. government has decided to drop a plan to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales from ship collisions. These whales, of which fewer than 380 are left, were supposed to get better protection off the East Coast. A proposal to slow down ships near thei
Imagine a tiny, smart bomb designed to wipe out cancer cells and wake up the body’s immune system to fight back. This is the idea behind a new nanogel drug delivery system, DPCLG. It’s like a sneaky military operation, targeting two types of cells in the tumor’s neighborhood: cancer cells and immune
Did you know that liver cancer, specifically hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is on the rise worldwide? This isn't just because of old risks like viruses and toxins. New factors like metabolic diseases and air pollution are also playing a big role. We need to tackle these issues differently if we wan
Imagine the smallest metal clusters, called nanoclusters, teaming up with metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to tackle environmental problems. Each has its own strengths, but when combined, they create powerful composites that improve and speed up chemical reactions. Scientists are now studying how the
Twelve Texas counties have been breathing air that doesn't meet federal standards for soot, but only four might need to do something about it. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) says eight counties can skip stricter rules because of bad data or events like wildfires and dust storms
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to make America healthy again by tackling corporate pollution and pushing for healthier diets. However, he's joining the Trump administration, which has a history of undermining public health programs and making healthy living more expensive. For instance, the GOP has cut
You know how energy and water are like best friends? They both help us live and grow. But sometimes, we use too much water to make energy. This is a problem in Northeast China, where old factories use lots of water. Scientists studied the "water footprint" of energy there. They found that while the
California's wildfires are burning fast and furious, especially in hard-to-reach areas like canyons. To slow them down, firefighters are dropping a hot-pink mixture from the sky. What's in it and is it safe? This pink stuff is a special fire suppressant that's mainly water mixed with fertilizer and
Soils near an industrial park in Shandong Province, China, were found to contain 81 different perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This was done using a new approach that helps scientists find unknown compounds without needing to know their structure beforehand. Among these PFAS, 12
