Copper and iodine can form tiny, cube-shaped structures called cubane-type metal clusters. These tiny cubes can change shape when exposed to light. This is not new, but scientists have struggled to capture these changes in real-time. Recently, researchers used a technique called time-resolved X-ray
The healthcare world is vast, and it includes forensic pathology and legal medicine. These areas have been slow to adopt the Metaverse, a virtual reality space where users can interact with a computer-generated environment and other users. But why is that? Is it because these fields are missing out
Metal complexes, like transition metal complexes and metal-organic frameworks, are super important in fields like catalysis, materials science, and creating tiny molecular devices. This is because they have a unique central metal atom and a complex structure around it. But, predicting how these comp
In a river tainted by mining waste, scientists found something unexpected. They checked out six metals in a type of salmon called masu salmon. The metals were copper, zinc, cadmium, lead, arsenic, and selenium. They looked at nine spots in the polluted river and a nearby clean river. The goal was to
In a surprising move, the Senate recently confirmed a well-known figure with controversial views on vaccines as the new head of the Health and Human Services Department. This person, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is a prominent skeptic of vaccines and has a history of questioning their safety and efficacy
Imagine this: A big boss of a major food company stands up and says, "Packaged foods are super important for people all over the world. " This is what happened when the CEO of Nestle, Laurent Freixe, spoke up just before Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as the new head of the U. S. Department of
Legumes, those plants that fix nitrogen in the soil, have a secret weapon: bacteria. These tiny organisms live in the rhizosphere, the area around the plant's roots. Scientists have been curious about how these bacteria help legumes grow, especially at different stages of the plant's life.
Smart windows are becoming a hot topic in the world of energy efficiency. These windows can change their tint based on temperature, helping to keep buildings cool in the summer and warm in the winter. This is all thanks to a special material called a metal-organic framework, or MOF. One type of MOF,
Copper-based metal-organic frameworks, or MOFs, are special because they can change their structure when exposed to different things. This is because they are flexible and have a long-range order. This is different from other inorganic materials. Imagine a Lego structure that can change shape when y
In long-term care homes, meals are more than just a way to fill up. They are a crucial part of keeping seniors healthy. But are we really doing enough to ensure they get the right nutrients? Many seniors in these homes have health issues. Missing out on essential nutrients can make these problems w
