The future of our planet depends on drastic changes to economic systems and technologies, according to a recent report published in The Lancet Planetary Health. The report, compiled by an international team of researchers, including scientists from The Australian National University (ANU), highlights the critical need for cities and businesses to take action and become
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University of Minnesota researchers have recently introduced a groundbreaking tool to measure ethane emissions from space. This tool has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of fossil fuel emissions on a global scale. Ethane, commonly found in natural gas and used primarily in plastics manufacturing, plays a significant role in air quality degradation and climate
As attitudes towards cannabis continue to evolve and new legislation around its use is implemented in the US, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of people using the drug on a regular basis. Recent studies have shown that cannabis use has been on the rise across various demographics, with the exception of
Sarah Gillis, a 30-year-old SpaceX engineer, is set to make history as she joins pilot Jared Isaacman on a spacewalk as part of the Polaris Dawn mission. This mission marks a significant moment in space exploration as the two will become the first civilians to float through space using experimental new space suits. The Polaris
The ocean has a crucial role in the global carbon cycle, absorbing approximately a quarter of the carbon emissions from human activities annually. Recently, a study published in Nature Geoscience shed light on the significance of rainfall in contributing to the uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2) by the ocean. The research, co-authored by a University
Professor Sheng Zhigao and his research team at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have recently made a significant breakthrough in the field of nonlinear optical effects. Their study, published in Advanced Optical Materials, focuses on the observation of the strong nonlinear magnetic second harmonic generation (MSHG) induced by
In a groundbreaking development in the field of quantum computing, an algorithm devised by Prakash Vedula, Ph.D., from the University of Oklahoma School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, has been integrated into cutting-edge computing software by industry giants Google and IBM. This algorithm has demonstrated exponential enhancements over existing methods, setting a new benchmark for
The concept of “calories in, calories out” is often oversimplified, but the reality is much more intricate. From the moment food enters your mouth to the time it exits your body, a complex interplay between your digestive system and gut microbiome takes place. Enzymes in various parts of your body work to break down food
In a recent study published in Physical Review Letters, scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of quantum dynamics by observing a non-Hermitian edge burst for the very first time. Non-Hermitian systems have garnered increasing interest in the scientific community due to their unique properties that differ from those of traditional Hermitian systems.
Researchers from the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (Leibniz IPHT) and the Universities of Jena and Ulm have delved into the world of iron compounds and their ability to absorb light. In a groundbreaking study, they have demonstrated that even minor alterations in the chemical structure of these compounds can significantly influence their properties. Specifically,
Popular low-carb diets like the keto diet have been praised for their ability to help with weight loss and blood sugar management in those with diabetes. However, a new study from Australia suggests that these diets may not be as beneficial in the long run for those without diabetes. The 17-year-long analysis found that a
A private crew embarked on a daring orbital expedition, venturing further into the cosmos than any humans have in the past fifty years. Led by Shift4 Payments CEO Jared Isaacman, the SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission took off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with the goal of reaching a peak altitude of 870 miles
Rohit Velankar, a senior at Fox Chapel Area High School, embarked on a scientific journey that began with a simple observation while pouring juice into a glass. The rhythmic “glug, glug, glug” of the fluid flexing the walls of the carton piqued his curiosity about the role of a container’s elasticity in the way liquids
The Short-Baseline Near Detector (SBND) at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory has achieved a major milestone by detecting its first neutrino interactions. This groundbreaking achievement marks the culmination of years of planning, prototyping, and construction by the SBND collaboration. Led by David Schmitz, a co-spokesperson for the project and associate professor of physics at the University
Chirality in Molecules: A Critical Factor in Drug Development Chirality is a fundamental concept in chemistry that refers to the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule, particularly enantiomers that exist as mirror images of each other. This property has far-reaching implications, especially in the field of drug development. The disastrous repercussions of administering the