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Gold Complexes that Change Color When Crushed: A Cool Science Experiment

November 30, 2024

Scientists have made six new kinds of gold complexes that contain something called fluorene. They used fancy tools like NMR, mass spectrometry, and X-ray diffraction to figure out what these complexes look like. Before being crushed, these complexes glow in different colors like blue-green, yellow-g

environment

Water Charging Phones: A Sustainable Future?

November 29, 2024

Imagine if you could juice up your phone while drinking water at the same time. Scientists have come up with two materials, CP1 and CP2, made from lead. CP2 is super speedy in moving electrons, which makes energy production quicker and eco-friendlier. While both materials look promising, CP2 could b

health

Unraveling the Challenge: Antibiotic Use Targets in European General Practice

November 29, 2024

European countries are taking action against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by creating National Action Plans (NAPs). These plans aim to boost understanding and awareness of AMR. However, translating these targets into practical advice for general practitioners is where things get tricky. General pr

education

Jordanian Researchers and Predatory Journals: The Case for Better Training

November 28, 2024

Predatory journals are a growing problem in the world of academics. These are fake or low-quality journals that trick researchers into publishing their work. In Jordan, a study looked into how well researchers can spot these dodgy journals and what they do to avoid them. The study found that around

science

Powering Up: How Indium and Potassium Team Up in Revolutionary Batteries

November 28, 2024

You know how much we love long-lasting batteries, right? Scientists found a new way to make them even better. They found a metal called indium that can transfer lots of electrons, which is great for energy storage. The problem was, indium batteries weren't very efficient. That's where potassium come

technology

Tech and Women's Perspectives on Abuse

November 27, 2024

Imagine this: a woman in Bangladesh who watches TV or uses a computer weekly might have a different view on whether it's okay for a husband to hit his wife. Sounds surprising, right? A recent study found that tech access can indeed change women's minds about intimate partner violence (IPV). Over 20

entertainment

Bravo's 'Vanderpump Rules' Gets a New Lease on Life with Season 12

November 26, 2024

Believe it or not, 'Vanderpump Rules' is back for another season! Bravo has just announced that the show will return for its 12th season with a fresh cast. The new season will keep Lisa Vanderpump at the helm, but this time, she'll be surrounded by a new group of friends working at her famous restau

business

“From Garage Start to Shark Tank: A Family's Photo Inspired Business”

November 26, 2024

Ashley Green was 21 when life dealt her a sudden blow: her mom passed away, leaving behind just one photo of them together. This tragedy propelled Ashley and her husband Kenny Green to launch Kaans Designs, a clothing brand specializing in matching family outfits, during Ashley’s maternity leave in

business

Entrepreneurship and Human Development: How Countries Stack Up

November 26, 2024

Entrepreneurship is a big deal when it comes to growing economies, but how does it connect with broader aspects beyond just making money? This study takes a close look at how human development and entrepreneurship go hand in hand, and the role that a country’s environment plays in shaping entreprene

health

Exploring a New Molecule to Fight Asthma Resistance

November 26, 2024

Bronchial asthma is often treated with inhaled β2 agonists due to their excellent ability to open up airways. But some people with asthma don't respond well to these treatments. Previous studies found that a certain gene change, called Thr164Ile or T164I, in the β2 adrenergic receptor (β2AR) could b