LND topic: ano page 64

ano

Toxic Cyanobacteria in North Carolina's Biggest Lake: Genomes Decoded

November 18, 2024

Lake Mattamuskeet, the largest lake in North Carolina, has been dealing with a long-term problem called eutrophication. This process has made the water quality worse and created a perfect environment for harmful cyanobacteria to thrive. Scientists have been concerned about these blooms because some

politics

Deadly Israeli Strikes in Gaza; Netanyahu's Residence Targeted

November 17, 2024

Overnight and early Sunday, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed scores of people, according to local health officials. Simultaneously, Israeli police arrested three individuals after flares were fired at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea. The Israeli military also advanced further i

health

Mapping Onchocerciasis Hotspots in the Yanomami Region

November 17, 2024

Scientists are working to better plan and track the treatment, control, and eventual elimination of human onchocerciasis in Brazil. They've studied 27 different locations and checked 3, 974 people. By looking at the different infection rates in each area, they've grouped them into four categories. T

science

Volcanoes on the Moon's Hidden Side

November 17, 2024

Did you know that the far side of the moon, the part we never see from Earth, had its own share of volcanic activity? This was proven by a recent study that analyzed rocks and dirt brought back by China's Chang'e-6 spacecraft. Scientists found fragments of volcanic rock that were over 2 billion year

science

Boosting Polyvinyl Alcohol's Power with Carbon Nanotubes and Zinc Oxide

November 16, 2024

Scientists have been mixing things up to create stronger and smarter materials. They've been blending Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) with Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) and Zinc Oxide (ZnO) to make composites with super electrical and mechanical properties. The goal? To see how these tiny fillers can boost PVA's

science

Exploring Pseudoroegneria's Hidden Stress Fighters: The bZIP Genes

November 16, 2024

Have you ever wondered how some plants can survive extreme conditions like drought? One such plant is Pseudoroegneria libanotica, a tough grass from the Triticeae tribe. Scientists discovered 108 special genes in this plant, known as bZIP genes, which play a key role in helping plants cope with stre

science

The Dark Side of Light: How Phototoxicity Affects Intestinal Organoids

November 16, 2024

Live imaging is a powerful tool in life science, helping us see how cells and tissues work. But it comes with a hidden hazard—phototoxicity. This happens when light used for imaging damages cells. Researchers, using small intestinal epithelial cells grown in 3D, called enteroids, found that even low

science

Boosting Pollutant Breakdown with ZnIn 2 S 4 Nanosheets

November 16, 2024

Imagine you're trying to build a better machine for breaking down pollutants in water. One clever way to do this is by tweaking the machine's tiny parts, creating some missing pieces on purpose. In this case, scientists used ZnIn 2 S 4 nanosheets and left out some zinc atoms, creating what are

science

Unveiling Giant SHG: How MoS2 Boosts CuInP2S6's Optical Response

November 16, 2024

Have you ever wondered about the secrets hidden in tiny crystal structures? Scientists have discovered something remarkable: a material called CuInP2S6 has an amazing ability to emit light when exposed to certain types of light. This effect, known as second-harmonic generation (SHG), is stronger in

science

Nano Vaccines: A New Hope Against B19V

November 15, 2024

Did you know that B19V, a tiny virus, can cause big problems for pregnant women? It's responsible for fetal hydrops, a serious condition. But creating a vaccine against it has been tough. Scientists have now found a clever way to make a vaccine using tiny protein particles shaped like spheres. They