Nitroaromatics are super important in industries like medicines, dyes, pesticides, and more. But the way we usually make them is a big problem. It creates lots of pollution and has trouble with different chemical groups. So, scientists are searching for a better, cleaner way to make nitroaromatics.
The year 2024 brought astronomers some incredible finds about black holes. One discovery was a monster black hole that eats a sun's worth of gas and dust every day. Amazingly, this massive beast is visible to us from almost the beginning of time. Imagine this: scientists found two stars dancing aro
Heart failure can greatly affect a person's daily life, leading to frequent hospital visits and worsening symptoms. To understand and address these issues, hospitals started using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs). In 2022, a large academic hospital in Toronto, Canada, included PROMs in thei
Meet Empagliflozin, a diabetes drug that's making waves in the medical world. Beyond its usual job of controlling blood sugar, it's showing promise in protecting kidneys too. Let's talk about chronic kidney disease (CKD), a serious condition that affects millions. Some people with CKD also have a co
In many cities, managing wastewater sludge is a big challenge. It's all about finding environmentally friendly ways to deal with this waste. New rules are making it tougher to just dump it in landfills, so alternatives are needed. One option is using thermochemical technology to turn waste sludge in
As 2024 wraps up, we're set for some peaceful weather. But don't get too cozy! The Weather Team is keeping an eye on two cold fronts that will bring cooler temps to welcome 2025. Tonight and tomorrow, we’ll see temps dip to the low 50s with clear skies. Expect some fog in the morning, which will cle
The National Weather Service decided to lift the tornado watch for most counties in South Carolina, including those in the Lowcountry. This watch was initially set to last until 1 p. m. for Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Colleton, Beaufort, Orangeburg, Hampton, Jasper, and Allendale Counties. The
Thailand has a problem: not enough places to treat sewage properly. This matters because it lets a tiny parasite called Opisthorchis viverrini (OV) lurk in the water and cause a serious liver cancer called cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). The government tried to fix this by making local governments build w
Imagine you can't absorb creatine, a vital nutrient for brain cells. This is a reality for people with a rare disease called creatine transporter deficiency (CTD). But scientists have come up with a clever solution: dodecyl creatine ester (DCE), a special form of creatine that can slip right through
Have you ever wondered how some long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) can play a role in heart disease? Well, let's dive into the story of lncRNA uc003pxg. 1 and miR-339-5p, two players in the complex game of cardiovascular health. These tiny molecular actors have been found to influence the proliferation,
