Electric Fields of Cells Repel Nanoparticles, Impacting Drug Design and Delivery
An intriguing discovery has been made by scientists regarding the electric fields of cells and their ability to repel nanoparticles, especially those with little or no electrical charge. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, shed…
Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Producing Large Quantity of COVID-19 Virus Receptor
A team of scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Columbia University has achieved a breakthrough in producing a large quantity of the receptor that the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, binds to on the…
Advancements in Catalysis Technology
Chemical catalysis is a crucial technology with a significant impact on various aspects of daily life, including plastics manufacturing, drug synthesis, and the production of fertilizers and fuels. It is estimated that over 90% of chemical products are manufactured using…
Groundbreaking Discoveries in Superlubricity Could Revolutionize Energy Efficiency
Researchers at the University of Leicester have made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of superlubricity, revealing how this state of minimal friction could potentially revolutionize energy efficiency in mechanical systems. Their work challenges traditional laws of friction and offers promising…
Geologist Discovers Plastistones Formed from Plastic Pollution on Trindade Island
In a shocking revelation, geologist Fernanda Avelar Santos has discovered the presence of plastistones, rocks formed from plastic pollution, on Trindade Island, located 1,140km off the coast of Brazil. These plastistones are a result of the fusion of plastic debris,…
Chinese Scientists Develop Plasma-Based Energy Shield for Military Defense
A group of scientists from China’s top military technology research institution is making waves with a groundbreaking development in defensive technology. They are working on creating a plasma-based energy shield, reminiscent of the shields seen in science fiction, to protect…
Lexington Sends Interstellar Message to Trappist-1 System
Lexington, the horse capital of the US, has sent an unusual message to potential extraterrestrial visitors in the Trappist-1 system, located 40 light years from Earth. The Lexington tourist board has beamed an interstellar advertisement showcasing the city’s music, bourbon,…
Massive undersea plateau in Pacific Ocean has been growing since the age of dinosaurs, study finds
An undersea plateau in the Pacific Ocean that is larger than the state of Idaho has been growing since the age of dinosaurs, according to new research. The Melanesian Border Plateau, located east of the Solomon Islands, has been the…
Seeking Another Earth: Look for Low Carbon Dioxide
Seeking another Earth? Look for low carbon dioxide What do we need to find if we want to discover another Earth? If an exoplanet is too far away for even the most powerful telescopes to search directly for water or…
Scientists Grow First Brain Organoids from Human Fetal Tissue, Opening New Window into Brain Development
Scientists have achieved a significant milestone in brain research by growing the first brain organoids from human fetal tissue. These brainlike structures, called organoids, could provide a realistic model to study developmental disorders and brain cancers, offering a window into…