The hunt for better thermoelectric materials is on. This is because they can turn heat into electricity. Scientists have been experimenting with a mix of polyaniline and manganese dioxide. They made this mix in different amounts to see how it affects performance. The goal was to boost the Seebeck c
Familiar hypercholesterolemia, or FH, is a condition that leads to high levels of LDL cholesterol. This increases the risk of heart disease at a young age. To tackle this, doctors often prescribe statins, a type of medication that lowers cholesterol. These drugs are usually given early on, even in c
The food industry is always looking for ways to make ready-to-eat meals safer and tastier. One popular dish, tomato-stewed beef brisket, usually takes a lot of time to prepare. To make it quicker, companies often use high heat to kill germs. This process, however, can make the food taste worse over
Wearable devices are becoming popular for tracking how active kids are. These gadgets are supposed to give a clear picture of a child's physical behavior. However, there is a big problem. Most of the time, these devices are tested in labs or fake real-life settings. This does not give an accurate id
Google is gearing up for a significant update to its Material Design 3. This update is all about making apps more expressive and engaging. The tech giant is expected to reveal this new design theme at the upcoming Google I/O event in May. The new theme, currently codenamed "Material3Expressive, " ai
A deep dive into the patterns of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in East China between 2009 and 2015 reveals some interesting findings. The disease does not spread evenly over time and space. It has distinct patterns that vary depending on where and when you look. To understand these patterns b
Lithium metal batteries are back in the spotlight. To make them work better, researchers are focusing on improving the electrolytes. These electrolytes need to move ions around efficiently and manage the surfaces where different parts of the battery meet. One exciting approach involves creating s
Harvard University is in a tough spot. The Trump administration has frozen over $2. 2 billion in grants and contracts. This move came after Harvard's president, Alan Garber, refused to meet certain demands. These demands included eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, screening
Bacteria are masters of survival. They can adapt to new environments. This adaptation can have surprising results. It can make bacteria stronger. But it can also make them weaker in unexpected ways. This is what happened with E. coli bacteria. They were studied over 15, 000 generations. The study lo
The COVID-19 pandemic has put intensive care units (ICUs) under immense pressure. This pressure has made ICUs more open to threats from superbugs. These are bacteria that are resistant to multiple drugs. One such superbug is carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. This bacteria is particularly
