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Jan 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Breaking the Deadlock: Can We Responsibly Study Solar Geoengineering?

Solar geoengineering research is stuck in a geopolitical stalemate. Countries are struggling to agree on how to move forward safely. Some experts believe a non-deployment agreement could help. This deal would ensure that any research remains responsible and doesn’t lead to sudden, uncontrolled chang

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Dec 30 2024SCIENCE

Exploring the Past to Build Better Enzymes

Biocatalysis is all about using enzymes to make stuff, and it's a big deal for many industries. One cool way scientists are making it even better is by looking back in time. They use something called ancestral sequence reconstruction (ASR) to figure out what ancient enzymes might have looked like. T

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Dec 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

How Good Are AI Coding Tools?

Let's chat about some popular AI tools that help write code. GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, and ChatGPT are big names here. We put them to the test using the HumanEval Dataset to see how well they do compared to each other. We checked how often they churn out correct code and things like code

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Dec 24 2024SCIENCE

Transforming MoS2 Clusters for Better Biocatalytic Action

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

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Insulin's Hidden Potential: Boosting Oral Bone Healing

Oral bone tissue loss is a big problem. It can happen due to conditions like osteoporosis, tooth removal, or even being overweight. Traditional fixes have issues like hurting the donor site or causing inflammation. Now, scientists are exploring new materials that mimic natural bone. One standout is

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Dec 19 2024OPINION

The Power of Editorial Cartoons: A Look at Gun Violence

Editorial cartoons often make us pause and think. They can be powerful tools to convey complex messages. Recently, another shooting made headlines. It's a sad reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence in our society. These cartoons can spark important conversations about safety, laws, and the re

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Dec 19 2024SCIENCE

Creating Eco-Friendly Bone Tissues with Bacteria, Graphene, and Minerals

Bone tissue engineering faces challenges that require advanced materials. One strategy is to create composite scaffolds. These scaffolds need to support bone repair and have enough strength. Researchers tried making a scaffold from bacteria, mineral, and graphene. Each part is sourced from waste, li

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Dec 18 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Uneven Impact of Cooling the Planet: Solar Geoengineering and Mortality

Let's talk about solar geoengineering (SG), a method that tries to cool down the Earth by reflecting sunlight back into space. Scientists have been wondering how effective this could be in saving lives from heat-related deaths. They used two climate models and a look into how temperature affects mor

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Dec 16 2024SCIENCE

Smart Tricks to Boost Enzyme-Electrode Connections in Bioelectrocatalysis

Today, scientists are finding clever ways to connect enzymes with electronic gadgets, called electrodes. These tools help enzymes generate electricity or make important chemical compounds. In the past, these connections weren't very strong, but now, thanks to improved protein engineering, we can mak

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Dec 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Cracking the Code: A Deep Dive into the Citadel Botnet

Citadel, a sneaky malware that swipes financial info, is a big threat. The FBI and Microsoft teamed up to knock out its command centers, but it's still causing trouble. This malware is tough to crack due to its complex design and smart tricks. We're sharing what we found out about how Citadel works

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