Imagine a tiny world where molecules can dance and change shape. This is what happened with a special type of molecule called bis(2, 3, 5, 6-tetramethylphenyl)phosphine, C 20 H 27 P. It is a kind of phosphine, which is a compound that contains phosphorus. Scientists discovered something ve
The world of biosensing has seen amazing new developments with a technology called SERS combined with microfluidic chips. The smallest details can make a massive difference in science. Think about this: being able to detect a molecule or two in a crowd of a billion. That’s what we got here.
Imagine blasting waterborne pathogens out with supercharged particles. That's what atmospheric pressure plasma jets do. These jets produce various reactive species that target bacteria. But there is a catch, it can cause serious problem. Different bacteria may get killed by different reacti
Imagine tiny squares, around 4 by 4 millionths of a millimeter in size, floating in water. These aren't your average particles; they're special because they have a unique shape. Scientists created these squares using a fancy technique called 3D nanoprinting. When these squares settle on a special gl
"Multiple colleges, including Northwestern University, are in hot water after protests against Israel’s actions in the Israel-Hamas war. Which seems to have turned messy. The federal government is stepping in. They're calling the situation "widespread antisemitic harassment, " and they're using a l
Behind some key doors in DC, some things are happening that might surprise some people. Important people, we are talking about key senators who have the power to make or break things. It's all about choices for the president Trump. Two of his choices: Robert Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard. have b
As Cold War-like tensions escalate again in Europe with an ambitious Russian President, leaders from Europe and Britain met in Brussels to confront this evolving threat. In the background, a change of guard in Washington is making everyone a bit nervous. Donald Trump’s unexpected take on politics ha
For a long time, we've known that people with severe mental health issues don't live as long as the rest of us. But what about those living in a huge, diverse city like New York City? That's a different story. Let's dive into the numbers. Adults 18 and up with serious mental illness (SMI) in NYC h
Iran has been a longstanding thorn in the side of the US, with tensions escalating significantly over the past few years. The situation has reached a boiling point with Trump's statements about Iran. Trump has openly directed his advisers to take drastic measures if Iran were to assassinate him. Th
The Treasury has tried to reassure the public regarding Elon Musk's involvement in its payment systems. The Treasury's payment system has not stopped any transactions despite Musk's claims of halting payments. The Treasury's principal deputy assistant secretary, Jonathan Blum, communicated wi
