MXenes, a unique type of two-dimensional lamellar material, have gained a lot of attention lately. However, they have a tendency to collapse and stack due to hydrogen bonding and interlayer van der Waals forces, which hurts their performance in electrochemical processes and capacitive deionization.
Ever tried sorting things on a grid? Some folks rush through by linking items from one side to the other. But is that always the best way? Scientists recently found a clever rule to help decide when to link grid dimensions and when to keep them separate. They tested this rule on a computer and found
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken a significant step, stripping former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley of his security detail and clearance. This move comes with an order for the Defense Department's inspector general to review Milley's conduct. The goal? To determine if Milley's m
On Wednesday, the White House Office of Management and Budget reversed a memo that froze federal grants. This memo, sent on Monday evening, caused confusion and legal challenges. The goal was to review spending that might not align with Trump's recent executive orders, like those targeting diversity
Ever wondered how a tiny creature like the Noah's Ark shell (Arca noae) builds such intricate structures? Scientists dove deep into this question, using powerful tools like X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopes, and atomic force microscopes to understand the shell's makeup. They found tha
Researchers have found a strong link between a specific protein in blood, called phosphorylated tau217, and memory problems in people with Alzheimer's disease. This protein, found in plasma, can hint at the earlier stages of Alzheimer's. While scientists already knew that these proteins could show c
Hey there, did you know some parks in Massachusetts are closing up due to bird flu worries? It's true! Signs are popping up in Boston's Emerald Necklace parks, warning folks not to feed or touch birds. The big concern is the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, which has been hanging around wild birds
A group of 24 Democratic attorneys general have decided to take legal action against the White House. Why? They want to stop a sudden pause on trillions of dollars in federal aid, including grants and loans, which was announced late Monday. This freeze could impact a wide range of programs, from uni
Have you ever wondered how fish deal with chemicals in their environment? Scientists have been exploring this by studying fish cells in the lab. They looked at how well these cells can break down, or biotransform, harmful pollutants. They used two systems: small parts of cells from brown trout and r
You might have heard of the Eigenstate Thermalization Hypothesis (ETH), but scientists have been having a tough time explaining it. The problem? They mix up things that are random and things that are predictable. This can get confusing, right? So, why not focus on what we can predict? This new way o
