Brain diseases like Alzheimer's and CTE have something in common: clumps of a protein called tau. These clumps are a big deal in these diseases. Scientists have been trying to figure out how to stop these clumps from forming. One thing they've noticed is that when a specific spot on the tau protein,
Freezing stuff without damaging it is a big deal. Think about ice cream. If it melts and refreezes, it gets all grainy. Now imagine that happening to cells or even organs. Not good, right? Scientists have been working on ways to freeze and thaw things without causing damage. They've come up with som
Scientists have found a way to make better electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries. These electrolytes help batteries work well, even in cold weather. They used computer simulations and AI to test 2604 different electrolyte recipes. The team found that some electrolytes work really well at room temp
Proteins are the tiny machines that keep our bodies running. But some of these machines, like the enzyme urate oxidase (UOX), can be a bit wobbly. They don't work well in water, especially when it's hot. This is a big problem because UOX is used to treat certain medical conditions. Scientists have
Sea anemones, those fascinating creatures from the ocean, have a lot to teach us about how life evolved from simple to complex forms. They belong to a group of animals called Cnidaria, which are some of the earliest branching members of the animal kingdom. Scientists have been studying the starlet s
Water behaves differently when it's squeezed into tiny spaces. These spaces are so small that they're measured in nanometers, which are way smaller than the width of a human hair. When water is trapped in these tight spots, it doesn't act like it does in open spaces. This is important because water
The human body is a bustling city of tiny organisms. Some of these tiny organisms are bacteria that live in the upper respiratory tract. These bacteria can influence how the body reacts to infections like COVID-19. A recent study shed light on this complex relationship. Researchers looked at 123 pe
Plants have a clever way of staying strong and flexible. They make something called polysaccharide-based primary cell walls. These walls are like a super-strong net that helps plants grow and protects them from harm. But how exactly do these walls work? Scientists are still figuring that out. The w
Lubricants are super important in space tech. They keep things moving smoothly. But how do they act when gravity changes? That's what this study looked into. Scientists used fancy computer models to see how different gravity levels affect a common space lube called PAO. They found some cool stuff.
Ions, tiny charged particles, play a big role in how water behaves. This isn't just about salt dissolving in water. It's about how these ions change water's structure at a molecular level. This change matters a lot in chemistry, biology, and even the environment. Scientists used a method called mole
