Nanobubbles are minuscule gas pockets that can stay alive for a long time in water, thanks to their charged surfaces. Scientists have not looked much at how these bubbles behave in other liquids, like ethanol. In this study, researchers used two techniques: infrared absorption spectroscopy (IRAS) an
Intuitive Machines secured a hefty $180. 4 million deal to send a lunar rover and additional tech to the Moon under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services plan. The contract also brings in a rover from Australia’s Space Agency and gadgets from Honeybee Robotics, which belongs to Jeff Bezos’ Blue O
Scientists tested a plant compound called quercetin and a special tiny version of it on rats that ate a very fatty diet. The goal was to see if these substances could stop the rats from gaining too much weight and keep their bodies healthy. The tiny version, called nanoquercetin, is designed t
A team of chemists created a set of special phosphorus‑containing compounds by first expanding a small ring and then adding chlorine atoms in two steps. They focused on molecules that carry a hydroxyl group inside a six‑membered ring, turning them into “tetrahydrophosphinine oxides. ” The researc
The Middle East war is hurting the planet in ways people rarely notice. Air raids burn huge amounts of jet fuel, while oil depots that catch fire release thick smoke and carbon. Scientists say the battle adds millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases, equal to many cars driving all year. Bombers
The study explores how two different chemical groups, diglycolamide (DGA) and carbamoylmethylphosphine oxide (CMPO), affect the way trivalent lanthanide ions stick to specially made ionic liquids. DGA shows a stronger pull on trivalent ions than on tetravalent ones, a surprising trend that stems
A new study shows how changing the space inside a special material can help store more magnesium ions. The material is made of niobium and sulfur atoms arranged in a quasi‑one‑dimensional pattern. By adding large organic ions called BMPyrr⁺, the layers of this material open up. This opening lets mag
The editorial team has opened a new section that shines a light on cutting‑edge studies about bacteria, their biology and the drugs we use against them. They invite readers to explore a collection of papers that push the boundaries of what we know about how microbes work. Each article offers f
A team of researchers tackled the tricky problem of tracking ammonia gas during the breakdown of sewage sludge. Ammonia levels swing wildly because many factors—time, airflow, acidity, and the amount of organic material—interact in complicated ways. Traditional statistics struggle to untangle these
A new essay argues that when people lose traditional faith, they often seek other strong beliefs. The writer believes that this search can lead to dangerous ideas. The piece cites studies showing that regular churchgoers are less likely to hold hateful or violent views. It also notes that religio
