Ever wondered which part of a silver carp tastes best and is suited for which cooking method? A study dug deep into this question. The researchers checked out different muscle segments of the silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) under various cooking methods. They wanted to find out how the tas
Instant noodles are loved globally, but not much is known about how their production methods affect their nutritional value. A recent study looked into this. They found that boiling instant noodles, compared to steaming, leaves some starch inside ungelatinized or partially cooked. This creates a spo
Scientists have found a simple and effective way to create special molecules called bridged biaryls. They did this by combining alcohols with a specific type of biaryl oxazepine that has fluoroalkyl groups attached. Using a catalyst called chiral phosphoric acid, they were able to add the alcohols t
Triazine materials, like CTFs and 2D-TPs, are superstars in the world of porous organic compounds. They're made of triazine units, which are tiny but mighty nitrogen-rich fragments. CTFs, or Covalent Triazine Frameworks, have unique shapes and excellent properties, making them super useful for tasks
In areas hit hard by conflict, like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), religion often provides a safety net. But have you ever thought about how religious leaders step in to help with mental health? A recent survey dived deep into this topic. They talked to 151 people at a religious listen
You might wonder why some doctors in Central China choose to join urban-rural medical consortia (URMC). These consortia bring together doctors from cities and rural areas to improve healthcare. This study dives into what makes doctors want to be part of these groups. It's all about the benefits, cos
Are you ready to swap the concrete jungle for a tropical paradise? Gitano, the popular jungle-themed hotspot, is setting up shop at Pier 17 in the South Street Seaport. This isn't your average restaurant and club; it's a massive, nearly 14, 000 square-foot space spread across two levels. The new own
Scientists have created a special film on copper surfaces that mimics sharkskin, giving it superpowers. This film, made through a process called chemical etching and formate passivation, protects the copper in several ways. First, it makes copper resistant to corrosion. When tested in seawater for 7
Ever since 2016's Doom and 2020's Doom Eternal, modern Doom games have masterfully revived the old-school retro series. These games honored the original Doom's look and feel while updating gameplay to avoid feeling outdated. However, by the end of Doom Eternal, the gameplay started to feel a bit ove
Imagine you're taking medicine that your body refuses to accept because it mistakenly thinks it's an invader. This is a big problem in biologic therapies, where medicines like enzymes and gene therapies can trigger unwanted immune responses, making them less effective. Scientists are tackling this i
