(Nanowerk News) In the decade since their discovery at Drexel University, the family of two-dimensional materials called MXenes has shown a great deal of promise for applications ranging from water desalination and energy storage to electromagnetic shielding and telecommunications, among others. While researchers have long speculated about the genesis of their versatility, a recent study led by Drexel and the University of California, Los Angeles, has provided the first clear look at the surface chemical structure foundational to MXenes’ capabilities.

Mapping the surfaces of MXenes, atom by atom, reveals new potential for the 2D materials

CRISPR is a star of gene-editing, but it’s not the only one in the game. We have several other players that have come before and after it and are also helping to redefine how we handle gene sequences. Basically, these technologies are like tiny tailors, subtly modifying and fine-tuning our genes to make them work more efficiently. There’s always a delicate scale to balance when it involves things like convenience, and precision of editing, alongside the potential for error.

DNA-Based Parasite Discovery Offers New Direction in Gene Editing

How many times have you wished for a miracle to fix a past mistake? What if our brain might have the ability to mend its own errors? Recent research shows neurons and cells can change functions, offering new hope. Recently, researchers from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and the Helmholtz...

Rebooting the brain: Experts can transform cells into neurons

(Nanowerk News) Versatile molecular frameworks called discrete supramolecular structures act like microscopic building blocks customizable for a wide variety of applications. The structures can serve in drug delivery, provide unique environments for catalytic reactions or plug into a molecular machine. In their paper published in the Journal of the American...

Researchers achieve dual-functional supramolecular materials

Pseudomonas aeruginosa—an environmental bacteria that can cause devastating multidrug-resistant infections, particularly in people with underlying lung conditions—evolved rapidly and then spread globally over the last 200 years, probably driven by changes in human behavior, a new study has found. The work appears in the journal Science. P. aeruginosa...

Study reveals rapid evolution and global spread of Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

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A new solar technology could help us dramatically change how we harvest light from the Sun, the scientists behind it say.Solar cells are expected to be one of the major ways that we move towards harvesting energy sustainably and through a variety of new ways. But they are limited by a range of factors, one of the most fundamental of which is the fact that light has to be the right colour to be absorbed by the solar cell, as well as the way they need to be relatively thick to absorb enough light energy.Scientists hope that it will one...

New solar technology could dramatically change how we harvest light from the Sun, scientists say

Two new species of psychoactive mushrooms in the genus Psilocybe have been identified in southern Africa, bringing the total to six known indigenous species. Despite Psilocybe being among the most well-known and studied psychoactive mushrooms, these new species, Psilocybe ingeli and Psilocybe maluti, were only recently discovered. The findings were...

Mushroom magic: New species discovered in Africa

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Commercial solar panels span over six feet, but WAVJA's Photon Energy Systems could provide 20 times more power while being 30 times smaller.

The next generation of solar power could fit in the palm of your hand

New evidence suggests that soy foods have great potential to enhance cognitive abilities among school-aged children. The pioneering study reveals that an increased intake of isoflavones from soy foods can lead to improved thinking ability and attention span in children. The research paves a new path for studying the positive...

Soy foods boost cognitive abilities and attention span in children

Have you ever thought about how life could sustain in a desert, where the average annual rainfall is as little as 17 millimeters? Researchers from the Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution and Paleoenvironment (SHEP) at the University of Tübingen and the Senckenberg Natural History Museum in Görlitz might have cracked the code of how a desert grass survives.

Desert grass survives by capturing moisture from fog

A housing complex in Paris is pushing the boundaries of sustainable construction after developers proved their 100% recycled concrete was up to the task. As detailed by Fast Company, French social housing developer Seqens collaborated with Swiss building materials company Holcim to construct the 220-unit Recygénie complex. The project is the first ever to use entirely recycled concrete.

Construction company seeks to revolutionize industry after developing world's first building made of 100% recycled concrete: 'An innovation in sustainable building that has never before been achieved'

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With the new metal-free organic molecule, efficient narrowband RTP was observed in solutions, amorphous polymer matrices, and crystalline solids.

Organic molecule boosts phosphorescence 10x; can improve medical diagnosis

A recent study led by Samford University has found that consuming baby carrots just three times a week significantly boosts skin carotenoid levels in young adults. This increase is even more pronounced when combined with a beta-carotene multivitamin. A spectrum of health benefits. Carotenoids – the bright red, orange, and...

Baby carrots: Snack your way to better health

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SCIENTISTS are warning drivers to rethink their car-based hydration options as temperatures continue to rise in the mid-summer months. Anecdotal studies suggested that some hot car-based water bottles may increase the risk of carrying bacteria, but there is a driving tip to avoid the pathogens. Several drivers were concerned about the health impacts of using […]

Drivers warned to think twice before drinking water bottles left in hot car – as experts find ‘bacteria breeding ground’

Not many of us would analyze the extent of harmful bacteria or other parasites in our food or water before consumption. Maybe people with a cleanliness habit do, but most would turn a blind eye to these possibilities. Little do we know that even a clean surface, when seen under a microscope, reveals tons of microorganisms squirming around. A science enthusiast, Microscope Vision—who goes by @microscope.vision on TikTok—often shows what everyday things look like under a microscope. They recently made a spooky revelation. The video showing the microscopic view of tap water and rainwater shocked many on the internet.

People are shocked by how different tap water and rainwater look like under a microscope

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

New research has revealed how the unique internal anatomy of the helmeted hornbill’s casque helps it withstand damage during aerial jousting battles. This understanding may aid in conserving this critically endangered species and developing impact-resistant materials. “When I started in Hong Kong, I visited City University of Hong Kong...

The helmeted hornbill can withstand high-impact collisions

What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

Are your prized pieces of furniture getting an unwanted feline manicure? The headache of cats treating our plush couches and ornate rugs as their personal claw-sharpening and scratching stations is a shared experience among cat owners worldwide. But what if you could redirect your kitty’s urge to scratch from your...

Scientists learn how to stop cats from scratching the furniture

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Bacteria and IMPRINT: A new era in DNA transformation

Bacteria, tiny yet tenacious life forms that populate almost every corner of Earth, are more influential than many of us realize. Living in harmony with us,...

Bacteria and IMPRINT: A new era in DNA transformation

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