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Nov 19 2024SCIENCE

Discovering a New Way to Make Ammonia and Long-Lasting Batteries

Imagine you could make ammonia and long-lasting batteries from something as common as nitrates. That's exactly what scientists have done by creating copper nitride (Cu3N) nanocrystals. The secret lies in a special reaction called nitrate reduction, which involves moving 8 electrons around. This reac

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

The Link Between Cognitive Skills, Balance, and Falls in Recovering Patients

Ever thought about what makes some people more likely to fall while recovering in a hospital? A recent study dug into this question, focusing on the connection between cognitive abilities, balance, and falls in patients. It turns out, how well your brain functions and how steady you are on your feet

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Monitoring Venetoclax Treatment: Real-World Insights

Venetoclax is a common treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). While it's effective, it needs close supervision to ensure safety. But how important is this constant monitoring, especially for patients at low or medium risk of tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)?

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Nov 19 2024SCIENCE

Synchrotron Radiation: A 30-Year Journey with the Journal of Synchrotron Radiation

In October 1994, the Journal of Synchrotron Radiation (JSR) kicked off its journey with a 100-page inaugural issue featuring 15 articles. Over the past three decades, JSR has grown alongside significant achievements, including multiple Nobel Prizes awarded for research conducted using synchrotron ra

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Nov 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

Life Lessons from the Open-Source World

Open-source technology isn't just about code—it's about sharing, caring, and building communities. Ever since I started using Linux decades ago, I've picked up valuable life lessons that go way beyond computers. One big takeaway is that sharing is key. Open-source giants like Linux wouldn't exist wi

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Using Smartwatches to Track Brain Health: A New Approach

Imagine if your smartwatch could help detect early signs of cognitive decline. Researchers are exploring a new way to monitor brain health using a simple task called the n-back test, delivered through smartwatches. This test, known for assessing working memory, is being used to gather real-time data

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

The Man Who Made Surgeries Painless

Meet Horace Wells, born in 1815 in Hartford, Vermont. He's not your average person. He changed how we see and handle pain, especially during surgeries. As a dentist, he noticed patients were in extreme pain during dental work. So, he decided to do something about it. He found a solution in "laughing

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Nov 18 2024BUSINESS

Emirates: What Makes It Fly High?

Dubai's Emirates stands out as one of the world's best airlines. They don't just use planes—they fly the Airbus A380 and Boeing 777, two of the most iconic widebody jets. With over 100 of each, they stick to these models. Emirates has a reputation for high-class cabins, great in-flight entertainment

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Voters Say No to Soft-on-Crime Policies in Oakland

In California's Bay Area, a big change is happening. Voters in Oakland have voted to remove Mayor Sheng Thao and District Attorney Pamela Price from their jobs. People are upset about rising crime rates, homelessness, and feeling unsafe. Thao lost her job with 62% of the vote, while Price lost with

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Nov 18 2024SCIENCE

Machine Learning Predicts NO Release in Nitroaromatics

Ever wondered how certain chemicals break down when hit by light? Scientists used a smart computer model to figure this out for nitroaromatic compounds. These compounds are known to release a gas called NO when they break down. The scientists used something called Gaussian process regression, a type

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