Scientists have been exploring a group of molecules called urea-functionalized acetylenes, which have a constant H-bonding unit and varying hydrophobic units. These molecules are fascinating because they can self-assemble into intricate structures due to non-covalent interactions. The study found th
Forensic experts in Ukraine play a crucial role in solving crimes, but their training and certification process needs a facelift. Right now, the system is overseen by various ministries and central executive bodies. By looking at how the US, UK, and some European Union countries do things, we can fi
Did you know that the shape of your aortic arch can impact the success of a heart valve replacement? This is particularly important for a procedure called transfemoral TAVR, where doctors replace a faulty heart valve through the femoral artery. Until now, no one had really looked into how the shape
Have you ever wondered how contact lenses work? Well, someone who has been crucial in figuring that out is Professor Eric Papas. He's one of the top experts in the world when it comes to researching and developing contact lenses. Imagine trying to put a tiny lens on your eye that needs to be comfort
Ever wonder how plants survive harsh conditions like dry spells or salty soils? One key player is the Sec14 gene family, a group of genes with a special domain that helps regulate lipids, the building blocks of cell membranes. This family has been around since the days of yeast, and it's found in al
Imagine a scientist who spends their career studying human perception and memory, then turns their attention to UFOs and alien abductions. That's what Don Donderi, a psychology professor from McGill University, did. He's been curious about UFOs since he was a kid and has even consulted on high-profi
For a long time, scientists have been studying how well people can identify criminals from lineups. They usually set up a fake crime and then show people a lineup of photos to see if they can pick out the "culprit. " Researchers created something new called the Eyewitness Lineup Identity (ELI) datab
In the world of science, it's not just about the discovery—it's about who profits from it. Journals, the gatekeepers of scientific knowledge, often prioritize their own gains. Authors, who spend countless hours on research, face a harsh reality: they must pay to play. This comes in the form of artic
On his first full day back in office, Donald Trump gathered influential tech figures like Oracle's Larry Ellison, OpenAI's Sam Altman, and SoftBank's Masayoshi Son. They had a big plan up their sleeves: a $500 billion AI project called Stargate. This isn't just any AI project; it's about creating en
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s podcast venture with Spotify didn’t turn out the way they hoped. They struggled to produce regular content and had some bold ideas. Harry, for instance, was eager to chat with Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump about their leadership styles. Meghan’s podcast, Archetypes
