Category: Science

Researchers in Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Chemistry have developed a nucleic-acid-based photocatalyst that can precisely control atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP), a popular method used to generate a wide range of materials with highly specific, tailored functionalities. Researchers in Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Chemistry have developed a nucleic-acid-based photocatalyst that can precisely control atom…

Top students can benefit greatly by being offered the subject early. But many districts offer few Black and Latino eighth graders a chance to study it. Top students can benefit greatly by being offered the subject early. But many districts offer few Black and Latino eighth graders a chance to study it. Mathematics, Education (K-12), Children and…

Cows seem to be more willing to lick and accept food from women, and are more likely to act aggressively around men Cows seem to be more willing to lick and accept food from women, and are more likely to act aggressively around men  New Scientist – News

The Linac Coherent Light Source in California fired an X-ray pulse that lasted only a few hundred billionths of a billionth of a second but carried nearly a terawatt of power The Linac Coherent Light Source in California fired an X-ray pulse that lasted only a few hundred billionths of a billionth of a second but…

The discovery of thousands of stone artifacts and animal bones in a deep cave in Timor Island has led archaeologists to reassess the route that early humans took to reach Australia. The discovery of thousands of stone artifacts and animal bones in a deep cave in Timor Island has led archaeologists to reassess the route that…

As much as 70% of California was covered by wildfire smoke during parts of 2020 and 2021, according to a study from the University of California, Davis. The study, published in the journal Communications: Earth & Environment, combined lake-based sensors with satellite imagery to find that maximum smoke cover has increased by about 116,000 square…

Researchers concluded exposure to nitrogen dioxide emissions alone may contribute to nearly 19,000 premature deaths in the United States each year.  Researchers concluded exposure to nitrogen dioxide emissions alone may contribute to nearly 19,000 premature deaths in the United States each year.  Health & Wellness

It was time for the Great Tortilla Folic Acid Test. The 3.5-ounce bag of folic acid powder was available on Amazon for $20. I washed out my mouth with water, closed my eyes and took two warm corn tortillas.  It was time for the Great Tortilla Folic Acid Test. The 3.5-ounce bag of folic acid…

Researchers found high levels of microplastics in human and dog testes. They say their presence could be behind a trend in diminishing sperm quantity and quality around the globe.  Researchers found high levels of microplastics in human and dog testes. They say their presence could be behind a trend in diminishing sperm quantity and quality…