Precious metals are not merely ornaments; they are also important components of pharmaceuticals, like the antitumor drug cisplatin. Recently, the search for alternatives with improved activity has begun to focus on gold.
Biochemistry
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The Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), currently under construction in northern Chile, will give us a better view of the Milky Way than any ground-based telescope before it. It's difficult to overstate how transformative it ...
Astronomy
Mar 21, 2025
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As the world moves toward sustainable energy, hydrogen will likely play an invaluable role as a clean and versatile fuel. Yet, adoption of hydrogen technologies hinges on overcoming key challenges in electrocatalysis, where ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 19, 2025
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Aerosol light absorption plays a crucial role in regulating the heat balance between the atmosphere and Earth's surface. This happens through two main mechanisms: the aerosol direct effect, where aerosols absorb solar radiation, ...
Environment
Dec 27, 2024
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An international team of scientists led by the ESRF, the European Synchrotron, Grenoble, France, has found that emperor penguins detoxify mercury with both sulfur and selenium, a new pathway for a marine predator. This new ...
Environment
Dec 11, 2024
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Water electrolysis is a cornerstone of global sustainable and renewable energy systems, facilitating the production of hydrogen fuel. This clean and versatile energy carrier can be utilized in various applications, such as ...
Analytical Chemistry
Dec 9, 2024
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Two-photon laser direct writing lithography or TPL is a cutting-edge technique used for creating nanoscale structures. It works by leveraging specific materials known as photoresists, which change their chemical properties ...
Nanomaterials
Oct 30, 2024
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Many bilaterally symmetrical animals, including humans, possess a continuous digestive tract that extends from the mouth to the anus, allowing food digestion and absorption while expelling waste. This type of gut is a recent ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 22, 2024
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Rapid advancements in the electronics industry have provided significant convenience for civilian use, but have also contributed to electromagnetic pollution, posing risks to human safety. To meet the diverse requirements ...
Nanomaterials
Oct 21, 2024
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Researchers have unveiled a novel approach to tackle obesity by targeting fat absorption in the small intestine. The cutting-edge nanoparticle system, engineered to deliver therapeutic molecules directly to the digestive ...
Bio & Medicine
Oct 13, 2024
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