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Eco-Friendly Catalyst: The Power of High-Entropy Oxides in Propane Oxidation

November 22, 2024

The challenge of efficiently oxidizing propane, a common type of alkane, still remains a hurdle in environmental catalysis. Enter high-entropy oxides (HEOs), which have a lot going for them. They're made of various elements that are well-mixed and stable at high temperatures, and they have plenty of

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How Chicken Feed with Dihydroartemisinin Affects Growth and Health

November 22, 2024

Scientists ran a test to see how adding dihydroartemisinin to chicken feed might affect how fast chickens grow and the quality of their meat. They used 400 one-day-old male Arbor Acres broilers, dividing them into five groups with different amounts of dihydroartemisinin in their feed: 0, 5, 10, 20,

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Bridging the Past and Present: How Photogrammetry Revives Old Excavation Data

November 22, 2024

Over the past three decades, site documentation has seen a significant shift from analogue methods to digital tools. Archaeological sites now rely heavily on high-precision digital recordings, making it easier to combine, compare, and analyze data. However, sites with a mix of both analogue and digi

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Muscles Remember HIIT: A Genetic Trick

November 21, 2024

Ever wondered if your muscles have a memory? Well, they do! Scientists found that muscles remember high-intensity interval training (HIIT). This means that even if you stop HIIT for a while, your muscles still remember the workouts. You might be thinking, "How did they figure this out? " The resear

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First Glimpse Beyond Milky Way: A Hidden Star's Past Lives

November 21, 2024

Ever wondered what a star might look like up close? Scientists have just snapped the first detailed pic of a star in a different galaxy. This star, WOH G64, is a real monster, weighing in at about 2, 000 times the mass of our sun. It's a red supergiant, currently hanging out in the Large Magellanic

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The Nitrate Challenge: How It Slows Down Radioactive Waste Reduction

November 21, 2024

Scientists have found a way to turn highly soluble radioactive waste into a less soluble form using a process called photocatalysis. This method is great for cleaning up contaminated water, but it has a big problem: nitrates can get in the way. These nitrates compete with the radioactive elements fo

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Guessing What Others Will Do: Our Brain's Clever Trick

November 21, 2024

Ever pondered how we can predict what others might do? Well, it turns out our brains aren't just good at making one guess. Nope, they create multiple possibilities and then rank them based on how likely they seem. This helps us deal with uncertain situations. Picture this: you're playing a game, and

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Mystery Solved: How Black Holes Grew Massive Quickly?

November 21, 2024

Imagine huge black holes growing rapidly after the Big Bang, defying what we know about physics. Scientists just found out how they did it. These supermassive black holes, living in the early universe, became huge by gobbling up matter really fast, like gluttons in a buffet. This eating frenzy is sp

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The Seven Breakthroughs of Dr. Gall

November 21, 2024

At 92, renowned scientist Dr. Joseph Grafton Gall announced his retirement. Three months later, his colleagues celebrated his extraordinary career spanning almost 70 years in education and research. Dr. Gall, affectionately known as "Joe, " passed away peacefully at 96. Let's explore the seven remar

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The Medici and Their Marvels: Rediscovering the Invention of the Pendulum Clock

November 21, 2024

Ever wondered how inventions from thinkers like Galileo and Torricelli became deeply linked with the Medici family? Well, let's dive into their fascinating story. Many years ago, a group called the Accademia del Cimento had a single publication called 'Saggi. ' This book was all about celebrating th