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Examining the effects of PFAS "forever chemicals" on soil structure and function

Soils are impacted globally by several anthropogenic factors, including chemical pollutants. Among those, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are of concern due to their high environmental persistence, which are therefore also called.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJul 5th, 2022

Team observes how iron atoms alter grain boundary structures in titanium

Using state-of-the-art microscopy and simulation techniques, an international research team has systematically observed how iron atoms alter the structure of grain boundaries in titanium. Their findings were published in the journal Science on Octobe.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Glycans can regulate their own biosynthesis by modifying enzyme activity

Glycans are chains of sugars that attach to cells through proteins or lipids, changing their chemical characteristics. Glycans can be incredibly complex and branched in structure, contributing to the stability of the extracellular domain of cells and.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Pesticides: Farming chemicals make insects sick at non-deadly doses—especially in hot weather

The various regulatory systems for approving pesticides in operation around the world are crude and flawed. This has long been clear to scientists and it is deeply worrying, as this regulation is supposed to protect people and the environment from ha.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Invasive plants drive homogenization of soil microbial communities across US, new study finds

Invasive plants are doing more than just taking over landscapes—they're also changing the soil beneath them. A new study co-authored by Matthew McCary, assistant professor of biosciences at Rice University, reveals that these species are reshaping.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

New insights into cancer risks from chemicals in fire smoke

Derek Urwin has a special stake in his work as a cancer control researcher. After undergraduate studies in applied mathematics at UCLA, he became a firefighter. His inspiration to launch a second career as a scientist was the loss of his brother, Isa.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Why We All Need a U.N. Study of the Effects of Nuclear War

A new United Nations expert study of the effects of nuclear war would spur informed and inclusive global debate on what nuclear war means for people and the planet today.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Largest-Ever Pair of Black Hole Jets Stretches 23 Million Light-Years

Supermassive black holes can expel jets of material so vast and powerful that they may shape the large-scale structure of the cosmos.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

The Unsettled Science behind Weight-Loss Drugs for Teens

Wegovy and similar weight-loss medications are becoming widely prescribed for teenagers with obesity, but little is known about their long-term effects.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

A Giant Structure in Space Challenges Our Understanding of The Universe

A Giant Structure in Space Challenges Our Understanding of The Universe.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Experts uncover stunning side effects of solar farms: "Introducing structural complexity into the environment"

Experts uncover stunning side effects of solar farms: "Introducing structural complexity into the environment".....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

UK climate strategy ruled lawful in landmark court case

A man whose home had to be demolished because of coastal erosion lost a landmark legal claim on Friday against the UK government that accused it of failing to meet obligations to protect citizens from the effects of climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

New machine learning model quickly and accurately predicts dielectric function

Researchers Tomohito Amano and Shinji Tsuneyuki of the University of Tokyo with Tamio Yamazaki of CURIE (JSR-UTokyo Collaboration Hub) have developed a new machine learning model to predict the dielectric function of materials, rather than calculatin.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Re-analysis of Milky Way"s central supermassive black hole shows elongated structure

A research team led by Assistant Professor Makoto Miyoshi of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) has independently re-analyzed observation data of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy obtained and publis.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

A new spectroscopy method reveals water"s quantum secrets

For the first time, EPFL researchers have exclusively observed molecules participating in hydrogen bonds in liquid water, measuring electronic and nuclear quantum effects that were previously accessible only via theoretical simulations......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Synthesis method improves catalytic activity by controlling the surface structure of metal particles

Fine-tuning the reactions that produce hydrogen (H2) for use as a clean fuel is an important endeavor to fight against climate change. Researchers at Tohoku University and the Tokyo University of Science have succeeded in improving the catalytic acti.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Advancing drug delivery: New framework links lipid nanoparticle structure to immune response

A new framework bridges a gap in understanding RNA therapeutics by linking the structure of lipid nanoparticles to immune response. It can help scientists and engineers expand the use of RNA medicines beyond vaccines to other therapeutic applications.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Forever chemicals were found in 99% of bottled water

If you thought drinking from bottled water would keep you safe from forever chemicals, then you’d be wrong. That’s because new reports have shown that … The post Forever chemicals were found in 99% of bottled water appeared first on BGR......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Millions in the US may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water supplies

Approximately 71 to 95 million people in the Lower 48 states—more than 20% of the country's population—may rely on groundwater that contains detectable concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, for their drinking.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Are managers at risk in an AI-driven future?

Business leaders are increasingly worried about AI's disruptive effects on the future of work. Many workers fear job losses, but their anxiety also stems from the idea of AI making decisions about their work. Should we worry about a future with robot.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

On the way to light-controlled medicine: Researchers elucidate the structure of specific photoreceptors

Researchers in biology and medicine have long dreamed of controlling the activities of cells without, for example, having to use chemicals. After all, in a structure as complex as an entire organism, unwanted side-effects can often arise......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024