Chemists from Cornell University, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology, and Southern Methodist University have made a significant breakthrough in handling fluorinated gases, which are known to be highly hazardous. In their study published in the journal Science, the research team explores the potential of using metal organic frameworks (MOFs) as a safer and
We may know a heck of a lot less about a bizarre kind of cosmic explosion than we thought. They’re known as luminous fast blue optical transients, or LFBOTs, and one nicknamed the Finch (AT2023fhn) has been spotted in intergalactic space, at a significant distance from the nearest galaxy. This is a problem, because astronomers
In a recent development, the fundraising software company Blackbaud has agreed to pay a whopping $49.5 million to settle the claims brought against them by the attorneys general of all 50 states. The settlement is related to a significant data breach that occurred in 2020, exposing sensitive information from 13,000 nonprofits. While this seems like
The search for effective treatments to block the growth of cancer cells is an ongoing challenge in the field of oncology. Tumor cells rely on thousands of proteins to function, but only a few of these proteins can be targeted by drugs safely and effectively. However, a recent study conducted by a collaborative team at
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to predict earthquakes. This new AI algorithm, trained to detect statistical bumps in real-time seismic data, successfully forecasted 70% of earthquakes one week before they occurred during a seven-month trial in China. The potential of
In 2009, astronomers were left perplexed when a massive star, with a mass 25 times that of the Sun, appeared to vanish without a trace. This enigmatic celestial object, known as N6946-BH1, underwent a remarkable period of brightening, resembling the precursor to an explosive supernova event. However, instead of culminating in a spectacular explosion, the
An epidemic of viral pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, has emerged as a major health crisis in Vietnam, India, and Pakistan. This contagious eye infection has been spreading rapidly, particularly in regions with high humidity. The infection has intensified during the summer heatwaves and heavy rainfall, making it difficult for health officials to control
Dissolving polymers with organic solvents is a crucial step in the research and development of polymeric materials. It plays a vital role in polymer synthesis, refining, painting, and coating. In light of the pressing need to reduce carbon emissions from materials development processes, plastic waste recycling has become increasingly imperative. However, recycling plastics is not
When two lattices with distinct angles or periodicities come together, they conjure a moiré superlattice—a realm where astonishing phenomena like superconductivity and optical solitons spring to life. At the heart of this realm lies the moiré flatband, a key player in shaping advanced light-matter interactions, such as laser emission and second harmonic generation. In moiré
With humans increasingly settling in areas highly exposed to dangerous flooding, a recent study has issued a warning about the rise in risky urban expansion into these vulnerable regions. Led by a World Bank economist, the research indicates that settlement growth in flood zones has far outpaced growth in safe areas since 1985. This article
Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son recently made a bold statement, claiming that artificial intelligence (AI) will surpass human intelligence within the next decade. Speaking at a corporate conference in Tokyo, Son emphasized the significance of AI adoption for Japanese companies in order to stay competitive in the future. According to Son, AI will revolutionize every industry,
A recent study has shed light on a surprising finding – when mice with Alzheimer’s disease inhale menthol, their cognitive abilities improve. This discovery suggests that the chemical compound found in menthol has the potential to reduce the damage caused to the brain by Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers behind this study observed a decrease in