MoS2 is a widely available material with a stable structure, adjustable energy gap, and easy shear properties. These features make it valuable in fields like catalysis and biomedicine. However, its biocatalytic activity needs improvement for practical use in biomedicine. In this study, scientists cr
When people with keratoconus look for answers online, they trust what they find. But is that info trustworthy? We took a closer look at websites in Portugal and Brazil to see if they're giving good, easy-to-understand info on keratoconus. Anyone can put stuff online, so we wanted to check if it's an
Histone deacetylase 8 (HDAC8) has been a hot topic in disease research, especially cancer. But finding the right drugs to target HDAC8 without harming other parts of the body has been a real challenge. One interesting approach is using compounds with nitrogen-containing rings, like thiazines or indo
Imagine trying to build a complex, three-dimensional structure using specific building blocks. That's what scientists do when they create chiral phosphorus compounds. These molecules have a specific shape, much like a left or right hand. Although methods to craft these structures exist, their true p
Hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is vital for generating hydrogen fuel through water splitting. To make this process sustainable, researchers are searching for abundant materials like silicates. A recent study synthesized various metal metasilicates using a simple wet-chemical method followed by hi
On Monday, mourners paid their respects near the site of the tragic Christmas market attack in Magdeburg. Investigators are still trying to figure out why a Saudi doctor, who has lived in Germany since 2006, drove into the bustling market, killing five people and injuring up to 235 others. This atta
Burt, the well-known saltwater crocodile who starred in the hit 1986 movie 'Crocodile Dundee, ' has died. Crocosaurus Cove, where Burt lived for many years, announced the news on social media. "It's tough to say goodbye to Burt, the iconic croc from the classic Australian film, " they posted. "He wa
Scientists have uncovered new data from the Upper Doushantuo Formation in South China that sheds light on a significant event known as the Shuram Excursion. This event, marked by a steep drop in carbon isotopes, is one of the largest in geological history. But until now, its exact age has been a mys
Do you or someone you know take anti-seizure meds for focal seizures? You might be using one of the newer drugs like lacosamide, eslicarbazepine acetate, perampanel, brivaracetam, or cenobamate. While these medicines help control seizures, they also come with some serious side effects that doctors s
Ever wondered how we can turn carbon dioxide (CO2) into something useful, like fuel? This is where copper (Cu) comes in. As a unique element in the periodic table, Cu can convert CO2 into valuable products such as ethylene (C2H4) and ethanol (C2H5OH). But Cu isn't perfect—it has low activity and poo
