Scientists are always looking for ways to use carbon dioxide (CO2) in helpful ways. One of their latest ideas is to turn CO2 into something called cyclic carbonates. This is where a new catalyst, called DIL@PDIL, comes in. This catalyst is made from a combination of dicationic ionic liquid (DIL) and
We all know that lead-based metal halide perovskites are great at converting light into electricity. But they're also toxic, which holds them back from wider use. What if there's a safer alternative? Scientists have been exploring a series of perovskite microcrystals called CsCuClxBr3-x. This time,
Hospital involvement in the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement-Advanced (BPCI-A) program has been linked to some cost savings and consistent patient outcomes. However, we don't know if the program makes a difference for patients who undergo medical treatments compared to those who need surgery. I
These days, with the explosion of data and the growth of the internet of things, we need devices that can sense and process information in many ways at once. Taking a cue from how our human senses work, scientists have created a clever system called an optoelectronic-memristor-based reservoir comput
Have you ever thought about how what you eat affects your brain? Well, science is starting to find some interesting connections. One diet that's been getting a lot of attention is the Mediterranean diet, or Med Diet for short. This diet is big on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats li
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
Do you know that tiny, vital piece of cartilage in your knee called the medial meniscus? Sometimes, it tears and needs fixing. Traditional ways to mend it use fancy, expensive tools that can cause problems. But now, there's a simpler, cheaper option: the AJStitch system. This clever device uses spec
Multimorbidity, or having multiple health issues at once, is a big challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. In the Netherlands, something called "care groups" were introduced to help combine different types of care for patients with chronic problems. But do Dutch general practice doctors really f
Meet Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV for short. This crafty virus is everywhere, silently hanging out in your B cells for your entire life. When your body fights an infection, B cells change how they use energy to stay strong. EBV, being the sneaky bug it is, figures out ways to trick B cells into doing
You've heard of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in DC. But what about Texas? State reps like David Lowe and Brian Harrison are talking about creating their own DOGE. They think the Texas Film Commission is a great place to start cutting waste. But can t
