The world is looking for ways to build more with less. One interesting approach is mixing recycled concrete with special additives to make it stronger. This method uses a mix of fly ash, a byproduct from coal burning, ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), a steel industry byproduct, and Alcco
Urea groups are tiny but mighty parts of molecules. They are found in both living organisms and man-made materials. These groups are known for their strength and ability to form special connections called hydrogen bonds. These bonds play a big role in how materials behave. Scientists have been stud
Silver nanoparticles are tiny particles that have big potential in medicine. They are made from silver and have special properties that can fight bacteria. In this case, they were made using a type of algae called Chlorella vulgaris and silver nitrate. The nanoparticles were then tested to see ho
Antibiotic resistance is a big problem. Some bacteria have become tough to treat. Vancomycin is one of the medicines used to fight these infections. It is a glycopeptide antibiotic. It is usually given through a vein. This is because it can't pass through the gut wall easily. This is due to its chem
Polygraph tests are tools used to detect lies by measuring physiological responses. Traditionally, examiners score these tests manually, but this method can be flawed. Human biases, whether political, regional, religious, or personal, can skew results. Even factors like stress and fatigue can affect
Solar technology is always evolving. One of the latest buzzwords is dimerized small-molecule acceptors. These are special materials used in organic solar cells. They have some unique benefits. First, let's talk about how they work. These acceptors take the best parts of small-molecule monomers
Simpor leaves, often discarded as waste, have a hidden potential. Researchers have found a way to turn these leaves into something valuable. They focused on extracting a special type of cellulose from the leaves. This cellulose is not your ordinary type. It's nanocrystalline cellulose, or NCC for sh
Siphophages are a type of bacteriophage that have a unique long, noncontractile tail. These tails are crucial for how siphophages infect bacteria. Recently, scientists have used electron cryo-microscopy to study the structures of eight different siphophage tails. This technology allows them to see t
Salmonella is a sneaky bacteria that can make people sick. It's often found in raw chicken, which is why it's a big deal in food safety. In Jiangxi province, China, a recent study looked at 1, 800 samples from poultry farms. They found that almost 8 out of 100 had Salmonella. The most common type
The world of Olympic endurance sports is a hotbed of innovation. Coaches at the top of their game are always looking for ways to improve their athletes' performance. They use a lot of data to make decisions. This data comes from the athletes themselves, and it helps coaches tailor training progra
