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Nov 29 2024SCIENCE

Transforming Chlorobenzene with Stepwise Calcinated CrOx Catalysts

Scientists have discovered that the process used to make CrOx catalysts from MIL-101(Cr) greatly influences their ability to oxidize chlorobenzene (CB). Calcinating in an argon atmosphere keeps the organic parts intact and prevents the CrOx clusters from clumping together. This results in many expos

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Nov 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Black Friday Apple Watches: Deals from Amazon and Walmart, Plus a Runner's Choice

Ever wondered how to charge all your Apple gadgets at once? The Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station is a game changer. It can juice up your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously. Right now, this handy device is on sale for $82 at Amazon, saving you 25%. Speaking of Apple Watches, the SE 2

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Nov 28 2024EDUCATION

Jordanian Researchers and Predatory Journals: The Case for Better Training

Predatory journals are a growing problem in the world of academics. These are fake or low-quality journals that trick researchers into publishing their work. In Jordan, a study looked into how well researchers can spot these dodgy journals and what they do to avoid them. The study found that around

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Nov 28 2024SCIENCE

Shining Copper Nanoclusters for Checking Enzyme Activity

A new method has been developed to create copper nanoclusters with a unique design. These nanoclusters are protected by a special bidentate ligand and have an octahedral core made of six copper atoms. Interestingly, these tiny structures can glow at high temperatures, up to 250 degrees Celsius. Thei

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Nov 28 2024SCIENCE

Transforming Ammonia: How Copper Boosts Titanium Dioxide's Catalytic Power

Imagine trying to improve how we deal with harmful ammonia emissions. Scientists have found a way to do this by tweaking titanium dioxide, a common catalyst. They mixed titanium dioxide with copper using a method called sol-gel. This new catalyst, called xCu-TiO2, turns out to be much better than ot

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Nov 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Traveler's Dream: A Powerful Charger on Sale!

Ever carried a backpack full of chargers while traveling? Yeah, me too. But not anymore. Thanks to the Black Friday sale on Amazon, I found the perfect wall charger from Anker. It's not just any charger, it's the Anker Prime 67W Charger, and it's currently 40% off at $35! That's a huge deal, but don

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Nov 28 2024POLITICS

Rethinking RFK Jr. 's Health Claims: Lessons from the Pandemic

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made headlines for his nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. His views on vaccines, raw milk, and water fluoridation have raised concerns. The COVID-19 pandemic offers valuable lessons on how to handle such claims. Kennedy is known for his skeptic

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Nov 28 2024WEATHER

Get Ready for a Snowy Thanksgiving!

Hey there, travelers! Are you planning a trip over the Thanksgiving weekend? Well, get ready for some snowy surprises, especially if you're near the Great Lakes! The National Weather Service (NWS) has some news for you. They're warning about something called "lake effect snow. " This happens when co

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Nov 27 2024SCIENCE

Fish Swimming: A Natural Way to Fight Pollution?

Ever wondered how fish could handle pollutants in their water? Let's dive into how one type of fish, called matrinxa, can fight back with a simple daily routine - swimming! In fish farms, water pollution is common, especially with a nasty byproduct called nitrite. This stuff can harm fish by causing

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Nov 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Grab Hulu for Less: 99 Cents a Month This Black Friday!

Imagine binge-watching your favorite shows and TV series for under a dollar a month. That's right! Hulu has just launched an incredible Black Friday deal where you can get their ad-supported plan for only $0. 99 per month for a whole year. This deal knocks down the usual $9. 99 monthly fee, saving y

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