Breathing in chlorinated and oxygenated volatile organic compounds (CVOCs and OVOCs) can be dangerous. One way to get rid of these pollutants is by using catalysts that oxidize them. The challenge is keeping these catalysts working well over time. A team of researchers looked into this issue using a
Imagine going for a casual shopping trip and ending up in the middle of a violent fight. That's exactly what happened to Patricia Cupa and her daughter, Natalie Martinez, at the Citadel Outlets in Commerce, California. They were just trying to return a sweater when a parking spot drama turned ugly.
Imagine a tiny spacecraft racing towards the Sun, all for the sake of science! This is no ordinary journey; it's one that NASA's Parker Solar Probe is about to undertake on Christmas Eve. On this daring mission, the probe will swoop within a mere 3. 8 million miles of the Sun’s surface, hotter than
The United States has started an investigation into China's methods of supporting its semiconductor industry. This probe comes just before a new president takes office and focuses on what Washington calls "foundational" chips. These chips are used in various industries like cars, healthcare, and inf
Get ready for an exciting space adventure! NASA's Parker Solar Probe is about to set a new record. On Christmas Eve, it will zoom closer to the Sun than any human-made object has before. This isn't just a quick flyby; it's part of a series of close approaches, called perihelions, that will happen un
Did you know that the tiny creatures living in your stomach might be chatting with your brain? We're talking about the trillions of bacteria that call your gut home, collectively known as the gut microbiome. Scientists have started paying close attention to how these microorganisms might be influenc
Ever wondered what plants might be using to protect themselves? Scientists have been looking into a plant called Salsola imbricata. They made a special extract from it using methanol and found some interesting stuff. This extract contains things like saponin, tannins, and alkaloids, which are known
Have you ever wondered how your gut bacteria can impact your kidneys? Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) is a product made by gut microbes when we consume certain nutrients like l-carnitine and choline. TMAO levels in the blood have been linked to heart disease and a higher risk of death, but its connect
Have you ever wondered how to make composting more efficient? A recent study found that combining special bacteria with iron can speed up the breakdown of plastics and keep more nitrogen in the soil. These scientists used a mix of biochar (which is like charcoal made from plants) and specific bacter
You know how water can go from having lots of oxygen to none at all? This is called the aerobic-anoxic transition. During this switch, tiny pieces of dirt, called suspended sediment (SPS), can play a big role in how much nitrogen, specifically nitrate-nitrogen (NO3-N), stays in the water. NO3-N chan
