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Iron in Graphene: Mysterious Transformations Unveiled

January 24, 2025

Scientists have been buzzing about sticking metal chlorides, especially iron chlorides, into graphite structures. Why? It shields these 2D magnetic systems from the outside world and changes their magnetic, electronic, and optical properties. But hold on, intercalation can cause or reveal defects. T

science

Exploring High-Entropy Alloys for Boosting Magnetic Refrigeration Temperature

January 24, 2025

High-entropy alloys, with their complex structures and multiple elements, pose interesting challenges for scientists looking to fine-tune magnetic properties. One notable alloy, Gd 2 Tb 2 Dy 2 Ho 2 Er 2 Co 2 , demonstrates a promising magnetocaloric effect (MCE). Unlike si

weather

Electricity Comes Back Slowly After Cold Snap

January 24, 2025

As the sun rose on Wednesday, chilly air filled homes that had lost power in the capital area. DEMCO initially reported about 2, 600 customers without electricity in Livingston Parish. By mid-morning, the number dropped to zero. Entergy reported a similar situation in Ascension and East Baton Rouge

health

TB Risk: A Closer Look at Kidney Failure Patients

January 23, 2025

You might not know this, but people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are more likely to get tuberculosis (TB) after being infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This is a big deal, so a nationwide study was done to figure out how often TB happens in people with kidney failure. TB is caused by b

sports

Relative Age Effects in Handball: A 17-Year Insight

January 23, 2025

Handball researchers have long studied how birthdate affects talent selection. Over the past 30 years, the focus has vastly increased, but stability and variability of these 'relative age effects' (RAEs) are still murky. A recent German study aimed to clear this up. First, the study looked at how s

health

The Surprising Link Between Parents' Divorce and Adult Stroke Risk

January 23, 2025

Ever wondered how your parents' divorce could affect you decades later? A new study sheds light on an unexpected connection. Children who grew up with divorced parents may face a higher risk of stroke as adults. The link is so strong that it's comparable to well-known risk factors like diabetes and

politics

The Trump Administration Puts a Pause on Health Agency Communications

January 23, 2025

In an unexpected move, the Trump administration has hit the pause button on many health agency communications. This includes messages from big names like the CDC and the FDA. The command came down in a memo from the acting Secretary of Health and Human Services. Until at least the end of January, re

health

How Employers Can Help Caregivers Juggle Work and Family Life

January 23, 2025

Balancing a job with caring for family members can be tough. This study looked into a helpful approach called a "participatory workplace" that employers can use to support their staff who have caregiving duties. The idea is to prevent and solve problems that caregivers might face while managing thei

health

HIV and Sugar Metabolism: What's the Deal in China?

January 22, 2025

You might be wondering, what's the link between HIV and how our bodies handle sugar? A recent study in China aimed to clear up some confusion. This wasn't just any study; it involved multiple healthcare centers and compared HIV-positive folks on antiviral therapy with healthy people. The big questio

health

Exercise Can Counter Act the Harmful Effects of Air Pollution on Platelets

January 22, 2025

Air pollution is a major health concern, with ozone (O₃) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) being two key culprits. These pollutants can make you sick in various ways. One study in rural China, the Henan Rural Cohort Study, looked into how these pollutants affect the body, specifically platelets, which are