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Just add water: A simple method to obtain versatile porous polymers

For a polymer composed of very simple repeating units, polyethylenimine (PEI) has an astounding number of practical applications, including detergents, adhesives, cosmetics, industrial agents, CO2 capture, and even cellular cultures. In general, PEI.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJul 11th, 2022

More efficient phenotypic screening method can simultaneously test multiple drugs

Some of the most widely used drugs today, including penicillin, were discovered through a process called phenotypic screening. Using this method, scientists are essentially throwing drugs at a problem—for example, when attempting to stop bacterial.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Forever chemicals found in bottled and tap water from around the world

Researchers found 10 'target' PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances)—chemicals which do not break down in nature—in tap and bottled water available for consumption in major cities in the UK and China. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane s.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

New method for measuring luminescence lifetime offers versatility in scientific imaging

Oxygen is a key molecule for life, and in order to understand ecosystem dynamics it can be important to follow its ways in much detail. Optical sensors that use luminescent dyes have long been used to map oxygen levels in marine systems. Oxygen reduc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Quantum research breakthrough uses synthetic dimensions to efficiently process quantum information

A new study opens the door to cutting-edge solutions that could contribute to the realization of a system capable of processing quantum information in a simple yet powerful way......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Could life exist below Mars ice? Study proposes possibilities

While actual evidence for life on Mars has never been found, a new NASA study proposes microbes could find a potential home beneath frozen water on the planet's surface......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

How the invasive spiny water flea spread across Canada, and what we can do about it

Across the tranquil waters of Canada's vast network of lakes and rivers, a quiet invader is on the move. The spiny water flea, Bythotrephes cederströmii, is a microscopic predator that is forever altering the ecological fabric of aquatic habitats in.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Water crisis threatening world food production: report

Inaction on the water crisis could put more than half of the world's food production at risk by 2050, experts warned in a major report published Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

New method to generate photon pairs efficiently on a chip

Thin-film lithium niobate is an emerging nonlinear integrated photonics platform ideally suited for quantum applications. Through spontaneous parametric down-conversion (SPDC), it can generate correlated photon pairs for quantum key distribution, tel.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Mechanism of cobalt–manganese catalysts deciphered

Conventional catalysts for hydrogen production via water electrolysis usually contain precious metals and are expensive. However, cheaper alternatives have been developed, for example cobalt–manganese catalysts. They have a high activity and are st.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Biochar nanocomposite enhances detection of acetaminophen and uric acid in urine

In recent years, the excessive use of acetaminophen (APAP) has become a significant human hazard and social burden. Rapid and automated electrochemical detection has emerged as a crucial method for measuring APAP concentration in human urine......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Mars Escaping Water Mystery "Unlocked" By Hubble And MAVEN

Mars Escaping Water Mystery "Unlocked" By Hubble And MAVEN.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Thousands of homes hit by water supply issues

Thousands of homes hit by water supply issues.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

The Vision Pro is being used to assist surgeons during live procedures

Often when Apple’s Vision Pro is discussed, the device’s tech is praised as impressive. However, there’s common rhetoric about whether the device has enough practical use cases. Can it add value not offered by other computing devices? It turns.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Trace gas measurements could advance carbon cycle predictions

A novel method for estimating the rate of photosynthesis from land plants reveals that satellite observations—the current gold standard for quantifying terrestrial carbon uptake—underestimate this important metric, a result that could inform and.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Best Nest thermostat deals: New and refurbished starting at $28

Add some smarts and convenience to your smart home with these Google Nest Thermostat deals......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Each glacier has a unique organic matter composition, study reveals

Melting glaciers release more than just water. Organic matter once trapped in ice can run into streams and rivers, where it becomes food for microbes. These organisms respire the organic matter back to the atmosphere in the form of carbon dioxide, wi.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Novel photocatalyst achieves 98% degradation efficiency of BPA under visible light

Photocatalysts can effectively utilize solar energy to degrade organic pollutants, presenting significant application potential in water treatment. However, the ultrafast recombination of photogenerated carriers has severely limited the performance o.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Scientists apply ancient construction methods to help fabricate modern microparticles

Inspired by the ancient East Asian method of constructing wooden structures using a "tongue and groove" technique, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists have developed a new approach to fabricating advanced ceramic mi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Penetrating the ice sheet of an ocean moon: Four questions about the Clipper Mission to Europa

On Oct. 14 NASA's Europa Clipper Mission launched. It is the first detailed investigation of Jupiter's moon Europa—which is believed to harbor an ocean so vast that it contains more water than anywhere else in the known universe (even Earth). While.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

State backs environmentalists after water shutoff kills thousands of fish in Kern River

California officials have joined a legal effort to restore water to the Kern River after an abrupt shutoff of water dried up the river and killed thousands of fish in Bakersfield......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024