Scientists often struggle to watch how tiny catalysts behave in tough acidic environments. These catalysts help speed up chemical reactions, like splitting water into oxygen, but their structures can shift unpredictably. A team found a way to track the same iridium nanocatalysts over long periods us
Doctors often check sperm count and movement to judge male fertility, but this method misses important details. A deeper look at sperm DNA damage might reveal hidden fertility problems. One test, called SCSA, can spot this damage but is expensive and hard to run. New AI tools could make these checks
Red blood cells, or RBCs, are usually pretty chill. They float around in our blood, doing their job without much fuss. But when they meet a chemical called n-butyl acetate (nBA), things get interesting. It's like they're throwing a party, and scientists have named this party "Feierzeit, " which is G
The Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition 2025 has revealed its winners, highlighting the beauty of science through photography. This year, the competition, run with the Royal Photographic Society, showcased images that blend art and science, revealing hidden natural wonders. Dr. Martin
Scientists have found a way to make a powerful microscope work better with tiny drug particles in water. This microscope, called a scanning electron microscope (SEM), usually needs a vacuum to work, but it can also be used to look at things in liquid. The problem is, small drug particles and other o
Histamine is a big deal in our bodies. It does a lot of important jobs. It works through four different receptors, each with its own favorite partner protein. One of these receptors, called H 4 R, is special. It helps control how certain cells move and fight off invaders. But how it does this has
High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) is a powerful tool for examining materials at the atomic level. However, this technique can be too harsh for certain materials. For example, organic-inorganic halide perovskites, like CH3NH3PbI3, can be easily harmed by the electron beam used
The quest to improve super-resolution microscopy has led to some clever innovations. Scientists have been working on molecular probes that can be turned on and off with light. These probes are crucial for seeing tiny details in cells. A while back, a hydrazone photochrome was created. It could be sw
Siphophages are a type of bacteriophage that have a unique long, noncontractile tail. These tails are crucial for how siphophages infect bacteria. Recently, scientists have used electron cryo-microscopy to study the structures of eight different siphophage tails. This technology allows them to see t
Understanding how iron behaves when it gets hot is crucial. This is because when metals get too hot, they can break down. This breakdown is often due to oxidation, which is a fancy word for rusting. Many studies have looked at this process, but there is still a lot to learn. Scientists used speci
