The spongelike structure of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) allows these polymers to possibly carry and deliver a range of therapeutic compounds. Now, researchers treated a chromium-containing MOF with a dose of acetic acid, more concentrated than in vinegar, to expand its pore size and surface area. The puffed-up MOFs held more ibuprofen or chemotherapy drug …
New research by psychologists demonstrates a peaceful walk through a natural setting enhances attention. New research by psychologists demonstrates a peaceful walk through a natural setting enhances attention. New research by psychologists demonstrates a peaceful walk through a natural setting enhances attention.
When storms hit back-to-back, the flooding — and economic damages — are even worse than expected. When storms hit back-to-back, the flooding — and economic damages — are even worse than expected. When storms hit back-to-back, the flooding — and economic damages — are even worse than expected.
New research demonstrates how probiotics can reshape the gut microbiome and energy metabolism in dogs. New research demonstrates how probiotics can reshape the gut microbiome and energy metabolism in dogs. New research demonstrates how probiotics can reshape the gut microbiome and energy metabolism in dogs.
Plant biologists report that a species of tree fern found only in Panama reanimates its own dead leaf fronds, converting them into root structures that feed the mother plant. The fern, Cyathea rojasiana, reconfigures these ‘zombie leaves,’ reversing the flow of water to draw nutrients back into the plant. Plant biologists report that a species …
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Researchers have developed a light-based means of printing nano-sized metal structures that is 480 times faster and 35 times cheaper than the current conventional method. It is a scalable solution that could transform a scientific field long reliant on technologies that are prohibitively expensive and slow. Their method is called superluminescent light projection (SLP). Researchers …
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Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to take astonishingly detailed images of spiral galaxies, revealing how and where they spark star formation Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to take astonishingly detailed images of spiral galaxies, revealing how and where they spark star formation Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope …
JWST has taken extraordinary images of 19 nearby spiral galaxies Read More »
Researchers have revealed that hydroxyurea significantly reduces infections in children with sickle cell anemia. Their findings enhance strong evidence of hydroxyurea’s effectiveness and could ultimately reduce death in children in Africa, the continent most burdened by the disease. Researchers have revealed that hydroxyurea significantly reduces infections in children with sickle cell anemia. Their findings enhance …
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A Bay Area wetlands ecosystem that was expected to serve as a carbon sink is emitting surprisingly high levels of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. The study suggests factors governing carbon cycles in these habitats are even more complex than we thought. A Bay Area wetlands ecosystem that was expected to serve as a carbon …
Rising sea levels could lead to more methane emitted from wetlands Read More »
A new qualitative study highlights the negative interpersonal and psychological consequences associated with ‘yo-yo dieting,’ also known as weight cycling. The work underscores how toxic yo-yo dieting can be and how difficult it can be for people to break the cycle. A new qualitative study highlights the negative interpersonal and psychological consequences associated with ‘yo-yo …
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