Oceans, covering a substantial portion of Earth's surface and hosting a diverse range of life, also contain a dispersed population of uranium ions. Extracting these ions from seawater could provide a sustainable fuel source for nuclear power generation.Scientists, as reported in ACS Central Science, have developed a material for electrochemical extraction that efficiently attracts...
Credit: Tech ExploristFor the first time, researchers from the Structured Light Laboratory (School of Physics) at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, led by Professor Andrew Forbes, collaborated with string theorist Robert de Mello Koch from Huzhou University in China (formerly from Wits University). They demonstrated the remarkable feat of perturbing pairs...
Credit: Mimi HammadORNL scientists used quantum biology, AI, and bioengineering to improve CRISPR Cas9 genome editing for microbes, boosting renewable fuel and chemical production.CRISPR is a powerful bioengineering tool, that alters genetic code for improved organism performance or mutation correction. CRISPR Cas9 targets and cleaves specific genome sites using a single guide RNA. Previous...
Credit: Food NavigatorA recent study indicates that snacks make up nearly 25% of the daily calorie intake for adults in the United States and contribute to approximately one-third of the additional sugar consumed daily. Researchers examined data from surveys involving over 20,000 individuals and discovered that Americans typically consume around 400 to 500 snack...
Credit: IIASIIASA scientists have pioneered a new approach to restore fertility and education data, specifically in developing nations facing erratic or uncertain data sets. Accurate and consistent data is crucial for policymakers to assess how women's education influences fertility rates, especially during times of educational growth and declining fertility, a prevalent trend globally.Evaluating Education's...
Credit: Universe TodayNASA's Webb offers stunning view of exploded star. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope presents a fresh image of the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A (Cas A), resembling a gleaming, spherical ornament poised for the perfect holiday tree placement. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, during the 2023 Holidays at the White House, unveiled the...
Credit: MIT Technology ReviewAn international team of scientists has achieved a milestone by crafting the first comprehensive cell atlas of an entire mammalian brain. This atlas details over 32 million cells in a mouse brain, offering vital data on cell types, their locations, molecular details, and connections. This research, funded by the National Institutes...
Credit: SyfyPenn State researchers have uncovered a planet significantly larger than its ultracool host star, challenging previous beliefs about planet formation. Published in Science, their findings showcase a planet more than 13 times Earth's mass orbiting a star nine times less massive than our sun. This discovery contradicts existing theories on small star planet...
Credit: Cancer Therapy AdvisorGlioblastoma, a highly resistant cancer, often results in survival periods of under two years after diagnosis. In a recent NPJ Genomic Medicine study, scientists from the University of Notre Dame discovered that a relatively overlooked cell might provide fresh understanding regarding how this aggressive form of brain cancer eludes immunotherapy.According to...
The New York TimesWildfires, among the nation's most devastating natural calamities, threaten lives, property, and the environment by causing air pollution and destroying homes and infrastructure. Effective wildfire forecasting and management hinge upon understanding the risk and strategically allocating resources. A recent study, detailed in the November release of Earth's Future, brings scientific insights...
