Our drinking water is facing a big problem. For years, some chemicals have been lurking in our water. These chemicals are called PFAS and they are used in many everyday items. PFAS are very tough and don’t break down easily. This makes them useful for things like non-stick pans and water-resistan
Imagine blending the strength of steel with the lightness of foam. This is not Science Fiction, but the reality created by AI. It started when AI was tasked to help find the best structure for new materials. The usual way to find these materials is experimenting with different structures fo
Imagine tiny metal rings getting together to form a sandwich. The sandwiches have vanadium and oxygen in the middle, with boron layers wrapping around the outside. It is like a tiny molecular sandwich party with many different recipes. One sandwich has guests {Cd(phen)} an
In a thrilling season, Pat Surtain II, the Broncos' cornerback, clinched the defensive player of the year award. This remarkable feat placed him alongside the legendary Randy Gradishar, who won the honor back in 1978. Surtain's journey to this achievement was nothing short of impressive. He rac
Picture this: tiny, super-selective sensors scouring through food to keep us safe. These aren’t your everyday sensors; they’re molecularly imprinted electrochemical sensors (MIECSs), crafted from something called molecularly imprinted derivative materials (MIDPs). Think of them like lock and key sys
Think about how tricky it is to heal a diabetic wound. These wounds constantly face a double threat: bacteria and inflammation. They are also hard to heal. Scientists have come up with a clever invention called microneedles. They are tiny needles that can do big things. These microneedles are spe
More than a thousand EPA employees who happened to be one of the several changes during the Trump administration may be facing job cuts. Activists in Northwest Indiana point out that there is still a possibility for the environment and public health to take a hit if the staffing cuts go through. T
The process of forming and building proteins is a delicate task that could benefit from the removal of harmful substances. Scientists and researchers have been experimenting with safer alternatives to lessen the risk of contamination to humans and to the planet itself. If you break down the tw
Imagine a world where your clothes can power themselves and monitor your health. This isn't science fiction anymore! Scientists have created a supercapacitor that can be woven into fabric. These yarn-based supercapacitors can be integrated into textiles to form flexible and lightweight self-powered
The Rainbow Project is a five year old initiative that has been making big changes in healthcare. It aims to improve services for LGBTQ+ young people and their families dealing with chronic health issues. It all started in 2020 when a big city hospital decided to make a change. They wanted to mak
