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Jun 06 2025SCIENCE

FRCs and Gelatin: A New Hope for Diabetes Treatment

First, let's talk about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). It's an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks its own cells. Current treatments are not perfect. They often affect healthy tissues too. This is where fibroblastic reticular cells (FRCs) come in. These cells are found in lymph nodes.

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Jun 04 2025SCIENCE

Supercharged Catalysts: The Future of Reaction Efficiency

Superwettability is a game-changer in the world of catalysts. It boosts how well catalysts work in reactions that involve multiple phases, like liquids and gases. This is because superwettability improves how reactants move around and how products leave the catalyst. The main goal of superwettabili

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May 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Powerful ZR1: Chevrolet's New Speed Demon

Chevrolet's engineers have been busy. They transformed the eighth-generation Corvette into a speed monster. They call it the ZR1, and it can hit speeds of up to 233 mph. This isn't just any car. It's a 1, 064-horsepower beast. But how does it handle on a real track? The Circuit of the Americas in Au

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May 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Boosting Battery Power: The Secret of Sodium-Ion Success

Sodium-ion batteries are a hot topic in the world of energy storage. They promise to be a cheaper and more abundant alternative to lithium-ion batteries. But there's a catch. They struggle with quick charging and lasting a long time. Scientists have been working on a solution. They've come up with a

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May 29 2025SCIENCE

Crafting Custom Light with Perovskite Alloys

Researchers have found a way to make perovskites shine in different colors. These are special materials that can emit light. The trick is to mix in molecules of different sizes. This changes how the perovskites are structured. It also changes how they trap and release light particles, called exciton

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May 27 2025SCIENCE

The Future of Droplet Detection: Copper's Hidden Talents

Metals have a secret superpower: they can be tweaked to have amazing properties. This is not just about strength or flexibility. It is about how they interact with liquids and their ability to stay clean. This is crucial for detecting tiny droplets, which is vital for stopping the spread of diseases

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May 27 2025SCIENCE

Engineering Bacteria to Boost a Valuable Acid

5-Aminolevulinic acid, often shortened to 5-ALA, is a highly sought-after amino acid. It's valuable in many industries, but making it efficiently has been a challenge. Researchers have been working on using bacteria as tiny factories to produce 5-ALA. The trick is to find a quick way to check which

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May 26 2025HEALTH

Fixing Cartilage: The Power of Injectable Hydrogels

Cartilage repair is a tough job. Why? Because cartilage does not have blood vessels or cells. This makes it hard for the body to fix itself. But there is hope. Scientists are working on a solution using injectable hydrogels. These are like tiny, flexible sponges that can be injected into the body. T

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May 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Coding's Future: Why Learning to Code Still Matters

The future of coding is a hot topic. Some people think that coding is becoming outdated, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence. However, not everyone agrees with this perspective. The idea that coding is dying is not accurate. In fact, coding is evolving. Just as programming languages

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May 23 2025SCIENCE

The Roman Space Telescope: A Giant Leap for Space Observation

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is taking shape, despite some financial hurdles. Engineers have just wrapped up testing on one of its major components. This is a crucial step to ensure the telescope works as planned once it's in space. The telescope has a sun shield and a cover for its apertu

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