Scientists have been digging into how big substituents, like those bulky tert-butyl groups, interact with each other in protonated pyridines. They used cool techniques like infrared multiphoton dissociation spectroscopy and trapped ion mobility spectrometry to check out these ions in the gas phase.
In the United States, where diversity is growing, a common stereotype is that being American means being White, while being foreign means being Asian. Researchers have been examining this stereotype for years, but this study is the largest so far, covering 17 years and over 666, 000 people. The stu
You might think that dentists are only about teeth, but they can also play a big role in helping people quit smoking. A recent online survey in North India checked how private dental practitioners feel about giving tobacco cessation counseling and using nicotine replacement therapy. They wanted to f
Consumers of true-crime stories often wonder how detectives determine whether a suspect’s memory of an event is real or fabricated. Enter the mouse-tracking technique! In a fascinating study, researchers explored this method to enhance autobiographical implicit association tests (aIAT). They set up
Menthol is a natural substance found in peppermint and corn mint oils. It's widely used in medicines, cosmetics, and food. Out of the eight forms of menthol, (-)-menthol is the most effective at giving a refreshing feeling. Scientists have long known that (-)-menthol feels cooler and more refreshing
Pregnancy comes with a lot of excitement, but also a lot of stress. For many, that stress is financial. Imagine if we could take away some of that stress by giving pregnant women money. That's the idea behind the Abundant Birth Project. It's a new approach to tackling health inequalities, especially
Boston philanthropist Josh Kraft has officially joined the race for mayor, setting up a challenge against the current Mayor Michelle Wu. He filed the necessary paperwork with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance, listing Allison Murray as his campaign treasurer. Kraft, who is the president o
The upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows is stirring up excitement, especially with its unconventional choice of protagonists. Yasuke, a samurai, is one of the main characters, but he's not an assassin. This isn't unprecedented, but it's the first time Ubisoft is openly embracing this change. As a resu
Sha’Carri Richardson, known for her speed on the track, is showing off a new look and a new love. She recently shared a picture of her loose, curly hair and a red bag, which turned out to be a gift from her rumored boyfriend, Christian Coleman. The two athletes, who are training together for the 202
Imagine a tiny burst in a blood vessel in your brain, leading to a scary event called aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). This can cause blood to leak into the space around your brain, potentially leading to cognitive issues. Scientists want to understand why and how to predict these problems
