The world of organic chemistry is buzzing with excitement over a new type of catalyst. This catalyst uses visible light to drive chemical reactions. Most of the focus has been on oxygen and nitrogen-based catalysts, like acridinium and pyrylium salts. However, sulfur-based catalysts have been largel
Red algae have a unique way of handling energy. They use light-harvesting proteins to capture energy from sunlight. This is not a new fact. What is new is the discovery that these proteins can also be activated by heat alone. This means that red algae can use two different forms of energy to pow
Breast cancer is a formidable foe, and predicting how patients will respond to treatment is a big deal. A recent breakthrough involves a new tool called MIFAPS. This system uses a mix of data types to guess if a patient will have a complete response to a specific type of chemo before it even starts.
Nanoclusters are tiny bits of metal that can speed up chemical reactions. Scientists have made big strides in tweaking these nanoclusters to get the best results. But making them with the right structure and active sites for top-notch performance is still a big challenge. The goal is to create nanoc
Contraceptive care is supposed to be all about the person. But there are hidden hurdles that make it tough. Most studies look at big-picture issues. They talk about things like how hard it is to get to a clinic or how much a service costs. The idea is that if these problems are fixed, people will ha
A Ukrainian reporter, Viktoriia Roshchyna, vanished near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in the summer of 2023. It wasn't until April 2024 that Russia finally acknowledged they had her. Then, in October, Roshchyna's family got a letter from Russian officials saying she had died. But they didn't share
The stage is set for the 78th Tony Awards, with 42 productions vying for recognition. The nominations will be announced on May 1, setting the stage for a competitive season. The awards ceremony will take place on June 8, live from Radio City Music Hall. The Tony Awards are a big deal in the theater
During his initial 100 days in office, Trump made a strong push to reshape the federal government. He signed 140 executive orders, a number that far exceeds what his recent predecessors managed in the same timeframe. This approach sidestepped Congress, leaving lawmakers largely on the sidelines. Tru
Reddit is not happy. A group of researchers from a university in Switzerland decided to secretly test how artificial intelligence could sway opinions on a popular forum. They did this without asking for permission. The forum in question is r/changemyview, a place where people go to challenge and
The delivery world is in for a shakeup. UPS has announced it will be letting go of 20, 000 workers this year. This move is part of a bigger plan to tighten the belt and boost profits. The company is feeling the pinch from various factors, including the tariffs introduced by President Trump. These ta
