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How Supercritical Ethane Makes Better ZIF-8 Membranes

December 15, 2024

Scientists have been trying to find the best way to make ZIF-8 membranes strong enough for industrial use. These membranes are really good at separating two important gases, C3H6 and C3H8. A recent study found that using supercritical ethane, scC2H6, to make these membranes might be the answer. Supe

environment

Ethylene Oxide: Balancing Risks and Justice in the US

December 15, 2024

In 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency reclassified ethylene oxide (EtO) as a hazardous substance. After 2018, when pollution from EtO started causing concerns, both federal and state regulators listened to the public but followed a cost-benefit approach that slowed down risk reduction. This a

health

How Foot Arch Stiffness Shapes Our Steps

December 14, 2024

Ever wondered how your foot's arch affects the way you walk? Scientists explored this by looking at what happens when the plantar fascia, a tough tissue in the foot, gets stiffer or softer. They created a virtual foot model based on real foot data and observed changes in stress, angles, and arch hei

health

How Ethnicity Affects Soccer Players' Heart Health in Brazil

December 14, 2024

Ever wondered if being white, mixed-race, or black makes a difference in a soccer player's heart health? Researchers in Brazil decided to find out by studying male soccer players of different ethnicities. They were curious about how training might show up on an electrocardiogram (ECG), a test that c

environment

Transforming Fruit and Veg Waste into Energy: A Sonic Solution

December 14, 2024

Imagine turning your leftover fruits and vegetables into a clean energy source. That's what scientists are exploring with ultrasonic pretreated waste. They're mixing fruit and veg waste with sewage sludge and using anaerobic digestion to produce biomethane. This isn't just about reducing waste; it's

science

Unlocking the Power of miRNA and lncRNA Interactions in Diseases

December 14, 2024

Ever heard of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs)? These are parts of our genome that don't make proteins but still have a big job to do. Two types, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs), are super important in controlling our genes and lots of body processes. Any changes in how much or how the

sports

Basketball Superstar Josh Hart: His Journey, Family, and Faith

December 14, 2024

Did you know Josh Hart, the New York Knicks forward, has roots in Maryland? He was born and raised in Silver Spring, a town near Washington D. C. His parents, Moses and Pat Hart, shaped his journey in basketball. Both were athletes themselves, with Moses loving sports and Pat playing for the United

technology

AI Showdown: Who Owns the Future?

December 14, 2024

In the swiftly advancing field of artificial intelligence, a fiery legal fight is brewing. OpenAI, the brains behind the popular AI model ChatGPT, is locked in a tussle with none other than Elon Musk. Musk is taking OpenAI to court, trying to block their plan to switch from nonprofit to for-profit s

health

Timing BCG Treatment After Bladder Surgery: Does It Matter?

December 14, 2024

You might be wondering if the timing of BCG treatment after bladder tumor removal affects how well it works. BCG, which stands for Bacillus Calmette-Guerin, is a common treatment for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Doctors often use a procedure called transurethral resection of bladder t

science

Exploring Quantum Info in Chaotic Theories

December 14, 2024

In the realm of physics, scientists are diving into the mysterious world of quantum information within chaotic conformal field theories (CFTs). These are theories that span various dimensions, and they're particularly interesting because of their chaotic nature. One key aspect being studied is the E