Aluminium ions are proving to be a game-changer in the fight against water pollution. These ions, specifically metastable aluminium ions, are being used in a new process to break down oxytetracycline (OTC) in water. This process is a type of Fenton-like reaction, which means it uses hydrogen peroxide to create hydroxyl radicals. These radicals are highly reactive and...
A recent basketball game turned into an unexpected event for a young woman. Destry Spielberg, daughter of a famous director, was at Madison Square Garden for her first courtside Knicks game. She was seated near Tracy Morgan, a well-known comedian. Morgan suddenly became ill and vomited on the court. This incident caused a brief pause in the game between the Knicks an...
Tracy Morgan's recent visit to Madison Square Garden turned into an unexpected scene. During the Heat-Knicks game, he suddenly fell ill. Morgan, a well-known comedian, was taken to the hospital after experiencing food poisoning. He shared the news on Instagram, thanking fans for their support and joking about the incident. Morgan humorously suggested that his ill...
Do you know what's lurking in your food? Tetracyclines, a type of antibiotic used in livestock, can leave traces in the food we eat. Traditional detection methods are complicated and time-consuming. That's where Zn-BTC-BDC-NH2, or ZTD, comes in. This special material, made from zinc and organic ligands, can detect tetracyclines in a flash. ZTD glows blue naturally, ...
You’ve probably heard that microplastics (MPs) are bad for the environment, but did you know they also help antibiotics move around in groundwater? This happens because MPs can carry antibiotics like oxytetracycline (OTC) as they journey through soil and surface water. According to research, this means that antibiotics can spread even further and cause more harm to e...
Imagine you're trying to build a better machine for breaking down pollutants in water. One clever way to do this is by tweaking the machine's tiny parts, creating some missing pieces on purpose. In this case, scientists used ZnIn 2 S 4 nanosheets and left out some zinc atoms, creating what are called "Zn vacancies. " These missing zinc atoms act like traps for ...
Today, we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive one of the most impressive performances in WNBA history. It's been three years since Breanna Stewart led the Seattle Storm to their third WNBA title, and her 30-point game in Game 3 of the best-of-five series against the Washington Mystics is still etched in the memories of basketball fans worldwide. But before w...
In a surprising move, the San Francisco 49ers chose not to fill Christian McCaffrey's 53-man roster spot after placing him on injured reserve due to calf tightness and Achilles tendinitis. This decision raises several questions about the team's strategy and the players that will step up to fill the void. Why not sign a running back to replace McCaffrey, especially c...
Today marks a historic day for NFL quarterback Tom Brady. The future Hall of Famer started his 300th regular season game today against the Dallas Cowboys. While impressive on paper, let's take a closer look at this milestone and see if it truly deserves all the hype. First off, kudos to Brady for reaching such an elite mark that no other QB has accomplished before. ...