In a surprising move, the Justice Department has instructed federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams. This decision comes just as the mayor's reelection campaign is heating up. The memo, written by acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, doesn't question the
Imagine tiny, urchin-shaped materials that could vastly improve your phone or laptop's battery life. These 3D structures are made from a special material called Wadsley-Roth phase TiNb2O7. This material has a lot of potential for making better batteries, but it's not perfect. It faces issues like s
Think about this: what if you could turn sunlight and simple sugars into clean energy and useful chemicals? Pretty cool, right? Scientists have been working on this idea, but it's been tough. The biggest hurdles are low efficiency in producing hydrogen and poor selectivity in creating useful chemica
An interesting thing about lithium-ion batteries is how tiny oxygen holes can boost power. Imagine something really small—that's an oxygen vacancy. These vacancies are missing oxygen atoms in a material. When researchers looked closely at a material called Cu2Nb34O87-x/N-doped carbon composite, they
Whats considered a very important mineral? Sodium. It's super crucial for keeping our bodies functioning properly, it is found hunting for food Imagine figuring out where sodium hangs out in our bodies We've always relied on urine and blood tests, but scientists have discovered that s
The World Natural Heritage sites are some of the most stunning places on Earth. They are all unique and cannot be replaced. They have a special look to them and are often visited by tourists. These locations stand out, and one of the most beautiful sites are the karst or limestone landscapes. Locat
Exciting things are coming in the Caribbean One huge company is hungry for sun and sand. Hyatt takes a lot of sun lamps. It's a massive hotel corporation, it's looking to g:o to Mexico and the Caribbean big time Starting a buyout buzz in the adventure and hospitality world. They
Imagine a world where turning saltwater into clean drinking water is as easy as flipping a switch. This is exactly what scientists are working on. A special kind of technology, known as capacitive deionization (CDI), is making waves in the world of water desalination. This isn't your average method,
LGBTQI+ seniors, those aged 60 and above, have unique tales to tell. These experiences are often overlooked in research. Let's dive in, to get to know them better. Imagine a world where you had to hide who you were. For a long time, many LGBTQI+ seniors had to do just that. This was not a c
Denture wearers have you ever thought about how to keep bacteria from growing on your dentures? Turns out, the humble avocado, that tasty addition to many a salad or toast, might be a game-changer. It's important to know dentures made from heat-polymerized acrylic resin (HPA) have tiny pores and cra
