Phthalates, a group of chemicals widely used in plastic products, have been found to have detrimental effects on the health of pregnant women and their unborn babies. A recent study conducted in the United States revealed that one in ten premature births can be attributed to the exposure of pregnant women to these harmful chemicals.
Natural gas flaring, a common practice in the United States, is used to dispose of the gas byproduct from oil extraction. While it can reduce the safety concerns of the natural gas on site, it also produces nitrogen oxides (NOx) that directly and indirectly impact air quality. The Clean Air Act requires the U.S. Environmental
In recent years, there has been a growing trend of consumers opting for “green” cleaning products, under the assumption that these alternatives are safer for their health and the environment. However, a new study conducted by researchers at the University of York reveals a disturbing truth – many of these so-called “green” cleaners emit just
Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames National Laboratory and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have recently conducted a groundbreaking study on infinite-layer nickelates. This class of unconventional superconductors has captured the attention of researchers due to its unique properties. In their paper titled “Evidence for d-wave superconductivity of infinite-layer nickelates from low-energy electrodynamics,” published
The advancement in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and healthcare may have stolen the show at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2024, but it is battery technology that lies at the heart of these groundbreaking innovations. The focus on battery technology is especially prominent in the realm of electric vehicles (EVs), where researchers are striving for
Depression is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Researchers from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) have conducted a study analyzing data from 20,880 individuals, collected over seven months, to explore the link between depressive symptoms and body temperature. While the study confirms a connection between depression and higher
NASA’s Juno spacecraft achieved a monumental feat on Saturday as it captured detailed images of Io, the most volcanically active world in our Solar System. This close fly-by provided an extraordinary opportunity to witness plumes of volcanic activity erupting from Io’s surface in real-time. Representing humanity’s closest encounters with Io over the past two decades,
Caffeine, a substance found in various beverages like coffee and tea, has been a topic of interest in numerous studies due to its potential effects on our health. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Karolinska Institute, University of Bristol, and Imperial College London has uncovered a significant link between caffeine levels in the
A novel approach to address environmental challenges is developing and commercializing robust hydrogen fuel cells. These fuel cells contain a polymer electrolyte membrane that acts as a barrier between the electrodes. While the membrane conducts protons, it inhibits the movement of electrons, hydrogen molecules, and oxygen molecules. However, the repetitive deformation of the membrane over
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been rapidly gaining significance in the field of chemical research, providing new avenues to tackle complex challenges that traditional approaches struggle with. Within the realm of AI, machine learning has emerged as a dominant subtype in chemistry, utilizing algorithms and statistical models to make decisions based on data and perform tasks
The field of nuclear physics has always been focused on uncovering the secrets of the atomic nucleus. With the advent of new generation radioactive-ion beam facilities, researchers now have the opportunity to conduct previously challenging experiments and push the boundaries of our understanding even further. These facilities enable the discovery of new isotopes and the
A recent study conducted by Dr. Armineh Barkhordarian from Universität Hamburg’s Cluster of Excellence for climate research CLICCS reveals alarming information about the future of the Arctic. The study confirms that marine heat waves will become a regular occurrence in the Arctic due to higher anthropogenic greenhouse-gas emissions. The data, published in the journal Communications