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Tiny Tweaks, Big Impact: Boosting Hydrogen Production with Atomic Tricks

April 16, 2025

The quest to make hydrogen fuel more accessible has led scientists to focus on a special group of materials called 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (2D-TMDs). These materials are like tiny, layered building blocks that offer plenty of surface area for reactions to happen. The goal is to tweak the

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Battling Lung Scarring: A New Hope for ARDS Patients

March 17, 2025

ARDS, or Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, is a serious condition that can cause long-term breathing problems. It happens when the lungs get severely damaged and start to scar. This scarring is known as pulmonary fibrosis, and it can be life-threatening. Think of the lungs as two sponges

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The Battle of the Drugs: Nintedanib vs. Pirfenidone

March 16, 2025

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a tough condition to treat. Two medications, nintedanib and pirfenidone, have been used to manage it. But which one is better for the money? Let's dive into the details. IPF is a progressive lung disease that scares many doctors and patients. It's hard

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Unveiling the Power of 2D Materials in Electronics

February 27, 2025

A new method has been developed to understand how 2D materials work in electronic devices. These materials, known as transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), are becoming very popular in optoelectronics. The challenge is to see how their structure affects their electrical performance. The key is to

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Engineering MoSe2 Flakes to Boost Li-S Battery Power

February 5, 2025

Imagine you have a fancy rechargeable battery but it keeps losing power too quickly. You might then figure out that Li-S batteries have an annoying problem: When lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) are created, they can cause a so-called "shuttle effect. " This effect makes the battery lose energy faster,

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The Heart and Long-Term ADHD Medication: What We Need to Know

January 5, 2025

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects many kids and teens. Methylphenidate is a common drug used to manage it. But some people worry if using it for a long time is safe for the heart. Researchers have found some possible risks, like high blood pressure, heart attacks, irregular hea

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Mixing Medicines: Can Pirfenidone and Nintedanib Help Mice with Silicosis?

November 16, 2024

Silicosis is a serious disease that affects many workers worldwide and currently has no cure. It's similar to another lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Two medicines, pirfenidone and nintedanib, are already used to treat IPF. Scientists thought these drugs might also help peop

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ADHD & Addiction: How Methylphenidate Affects Adults Long Term

November 15, 2024

Ever wondered how ADHD medication affects adults with behavioral addictions? Let's dive into a study that tracked these changes over time. The main drug in question, methylphenidate, is often prescribed to adults with ADHD. But what about its effects on behavioral addictions? This study aimed to she