In a groundbreaking study, a team of scientists led by Post-Doctoral Associate Marieh Al-Handawi and Professor of Chemistry Pance Naumov from NYU Abu Dhabi’s Smart Materials Lab and Center for Smart Engineering Materials (CSEM) has uncovered the unique mechanism employed by a desert plant to extract moisture from the unforgiving desert air. By excreting salts
As the impacts of climate change continue to grow, societies and individuals are faced with the daunting challenge of adapting to a new reality. However, adapting to these changes often necessitates a transformation in culture. In order to shed light on how culture and society can adapt to climate change, a groundbreaking study conducted by
When pondering the vastness of the universe, questions about its origins and how it came to be are seemingly unending. Astronomers around the world have dedicated their lives to finding answers to these profound questions. With the largest project of its kind ever undertaken, the FLAMINGO simulations, scientists aim to unlock the secrets of the
The recent striking United Auto Workers (UAW) union and Stellantis have finally reached a preliminary agreement on a new labor contract, marking an important milestone in the ongoing battle between automotive giants and the American working class. After 44 days of strike action that targeted the “Big Three” automakers in Detroit, this tentative deal brings
Sneezing, a universal action, is a reflexive response that is both protective and uncontrollable. It serves the purpose of removing irritants from the nasal passage. Sneezing is initiated when sensory nerves in the nose detect irritants such as allergens, viruses, bacteria, or fluid. These nerves then transmit this information to the brain, triggering the sneeze
Solar energy is a rapidly growing field that has the potential to revolutionize the way we generate electricity. While traditional silicon solar cells have dominated the market for decades, next-generation solar materials, such as perovskite solar cells, are gaining attention for their cheaper cost and greater sustainability. However, challenges remain in making these cells durable
Phonons, which are quasi-particles associated with sounds or lattice vibrations, have long been thought to possess negligible magnetic moments. However, a recent experiment conducted by researchers at Nanjing University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences has challenged this notion. Their study, featured in Nature Physics, has uncovered giant phonon magnetic moments in Fe2Mo3O8, a polar
Human civilization has come a long way, but it would not have been possible without the impact of farm animals. These animals have played a vital role in the development and sustenance of our societies. However, recent scientific discoveries show that the rise of animal-borne diseases coincided with the domestication and husbandry of livestock. In
Twitter, now known as X, has announced the launch of its new subscription plan called Premium+. Priced at $16 a month, this tier offers users the greatest boost for their replies on the platform. While the company claims that the subscription plan is designed to provide a superior user experience, it has faced criticism and
The search for effective treatments for severe depression has led researchers to explore the potential of ketamine. Although promising, the psychoactive effects of this dissociative anesthetic have made it challenging to evaluate its true therapeutic benefits. However, researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine conducted a randomized, triple-masked study to ascertain the impact of ketamine
The gaming industry has emerged as a behemoth in the entertainment world, surpassing the film and music industries combined in terms of revenue. With a massive global audience of approximately three billion gamers, the impact of online gaming on society cannot be ignored. While there are undoubtedly benefits to be reaped from online gaming, such
Crevasses, commonly seen as cracks in the ice, are not just passive formations but rather active players in the circulation of seawater beneath the Antarctic ice shelves. Recent research conducted by Cornell University, using a state-of-the-art underwater robot named Icefin, has shed new light on the importance of crevasses in influencing the stability of these