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Exploring Population Clustering in Xi'an: A Decade-Long View

January 30, 2025

Let's zoom in on the Xi'an metropolitan area in western China. From 2010 to 2020, researchers noticed an interesting pattern: the city's population clustering first went up, then came down. This was a bit different from other cities like Nanjing or Wuhan, which had higher clustering. All these citie

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Why Do Some Scientists Stand Out More Than Others?

January 30, 2025

Ever thought about why certain scientists seem to be everywhere, while others are hardly noticed? Let's explore how people in Germany and South Africa view these prominent scientists. According to a book by Rae Goodell, these high-profile scientists often stir up controversy, communicate well, and h

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“Editing Mushroom Genes: A Game-Changer”

January 29, 2025

Have you ever thought about changing a mushroom’s DNA? That’s exactly what scientists did with the Ganoderma lucidum mushroom. They used a powerful tool called CRISPR/Cas9 to slice into the mushroom’s genetic code. They tried adding different-sized pieces of new DNA, from tiny to large. What they fo

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Side Chains' Direction: A Game Changer in Organic Solar Cells

January 29, 2025

You might not think much about the direction of tiny side chains in solar cells, but they play a huge role! These chains, attached to molecules in organic photovoltaics, can either be 'meta' or 'para'. Researchers found that when these chains are in the 'meta' position, they help the cell work bette

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Women Scientists: Fighting Infections, One Formula at a Time

January 29, 2025

Have you ever pondered who's really behind the big discoveries in infectious diseases? Surprise! Many of these breakthroughs are driven by women. A recent special issue of ACS Infectious Diseases highlights the work of female scientists who are like chefs, cooking up chemical recipes to fight diseas

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A Scientific Legacy: Eduardo Lissi and Juan Grotewold's Photochemical Journey

January 29, 2025

In the early 1960s, two brilliant scientists, Eduardo Lissi and Juan Grotewold, kicked off a remarkable journey in chemical kinetics and photochemistry at the University of Buenos Aires' School of Sciences. Politics played a big role in shaping their group's evolution, with members scattering across

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The Impact of Cations on Surfactant Mixtures

January 29, 2025

Ever wondered how different salts can change the behavior of soap-like substances in water? Scientists have been looking into this, focusing on how certain ions (like sodium, calcium, and magnesium) affect the structure and flow of mixtures containing cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) and sodium dodecyl

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Small Helpers, Big Impact: Making Ammonia from Nitrate

January 29, 2025

Imagine tiny, tiny particles, smaller than a speck of dust, doing a big job! Scientists have found that these tiny Co nanoparticles, covered in a special shell, can turn nitrate into ammonia. This shell is made of N-doped carbon and Co hydroxide, which helps the particles spread out evenly and expos

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Exploring NH 2 -MIL-125(Ti): A Titanium-Based MOF Superstar in Photocatalysis

January 29, 2025

Imagine a world where tiny structures could break down pollutants, generate clean energy, and help reduce greenhouse gases. Titanium-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) like NH 2 MIL-125(Ti) are leading the way in making this possible. These materials are special because they're very porous, st

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Clock Ticks Closer to Midnight: Global Threats Loom Large

January 29, 2025

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved the Doomsday Clock closer to midnight than ever before, setting it at 89 seconds till midnight. This annual announcement indicates that humanity is closer to destruction due to various threats like climate change, nuclear weapon proliferation, and pand