Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson recently expressed skepticism about Elon Musk's plan to send people to Mars. On a recent episode of "Real Time with Bill Maher, " Tyson suggested that such a mission would only become feasible when governments see it as beneficial. He also hinted that the then-inco
Cleaning up wastewater is a big deal. One way to do it is by using electrochemical flow-through systems. These systems can break down tough pollutants like amoxicillin (AMX) in water. Researchers used a special type of anode made of porous Ti-ENTA/SnO2-Sb to test how well these systems work. They fo
We all know that good food is important for our bodies, but did you know it's also crucial for your brain? Scientists have found that what we eat and how we live can actually improve learning, keep our minds sharp as we age, and even lower the risk of brain diseases. Some brain illnesses happen when
A recent study explored a new approach to improve photocatalytic performance by using alternating donor-acceptor (D-A) units in graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4). The researchers created a series of metal-free photocatalysts, named CNBTC-X, by combining g-C3N4 with different amounts of 5-bromo-2-thi
Have you ever wondered what's hiding in your local landfill? It turns out, it could be a warrior against pollution! One such fighter is a special strain of Bacillus subtilis, known as LLS-04, that scientists found in landfills. This tiny hero is like a superhero of the microscopic world, helping to
Ever wondered how to make catalysts that work superfast and can be easily used? Scientists figured out a way by creating tiny silver nanoparticles, called nano-Ag, and placing them in special porous supports called hyper-cross-linked supports (HCP-CC). These supports have lots of tiny holes that mak
Big bone losses are tricky to fix, and getting your own bone for a graft isn't always easy. That's where 3D printing comes in. Scientists recently created a special bone-like material using a type of polymer called poly(trimethylene carbonate) or PTMC. They mixed it with tiny bits of a bone-building
Imagine this: a tool that can potentially revolutionize how we diagnose and understand dementia, especially among Indian patients. This tool is Tau PET, and it's gaining traction as a cutting-edge diagnostic method. The big question is: how effective is it for South Asians, given the limited data we
Peroxisomes are tiny organelles that play a big role in our cells. They help protect us from damage caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are like tiny troublemakers in our bodies. Peroxisomes do jobs like breaking down certain metabolites, making cholesterol, and creating ether phospholipi
Imagine you're trying to build a better machine for breaking down pollutants in water. One clever way to do this is by tweaking the machine's tiny parts, creating some missing pieces on purpose. In this case, scientists used ZnIn 2 S 4 nanosheets and left out some zinc atoms, creating what are
