Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have embarked on a groundbreaking study to explore the potential of direct air capture (DAC) of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The aim of this research is to achieve negative emissions, where the amount of carbon dioxide removed from the Earth’s envelope of gases exceeds
After more than 50 years since the last Apollo mission, the United States is gearing up to land a craft on the Moon once again. Astrobotic, an American company, has developed a lunar lander called Peregrine, which will carry NASA instruments to study the lunar environment in preparation for future manned missions under NASA’s Artemis
The scorching heat that overwhelmed Arizona this summer raised concerns about the future of the planet’s warmest season. As Arizona faced power outages and an alarming rise in heat-related deaths among vulnerable populations, the city of Phoenix found itself making national headlines. The question that inevitably arose was: How do people survive in such harsh
Universities play a crucial role in the growth and success of high-tech industries, particularly in cutting-edge fields like fusion energy. However, a recent study reveals a significant disparity between the importance of universities’ involvement in the fusion industry and the limited number of faculty and educational channels dedicated to this area. In order to establish
The development of efficient catalysts plays a crucial role in advancing chemical synthesis in various industries. Basic oxide catalysts, which contain oxygen ions with unpaired electrons, have been widely used in the synthesis of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemicals. In recent years, there have been efforts to enhance the catalytic power of these catalysts by improving
As the exploration of Mars continues, China’s Zhurong rover has made fascinating discoveries beneath the red planet’s surface. Equipped with a ground-penetrating radar system, Zhurong delved into the mysteries of Mars’s Utopia Planitia, uncovering irregular polygonal wedges buried approximately 35 meters deep. These enigmatic features, measuring from centimeters to tens of meters across, have puzzled
A small pilot study conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco suggests that personalized interventions hold tremendous potential for improving cognitive health in older individuals at risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. With limited effective treatments available for these debilitating conditions, finding innovative approaches to boost cognitive health is
In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, researchers worldwide are working tirelessly to gain a better understanding of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, and its mechanisms of infection. While the initial wave of infections has subsided in many countries, cases of COVID-19 continue to persist. A recent study conducted by researchers at Kanazawa University, published
Galaxies have long fascinated astronomers with their diverse shapes and sizes. While the Milky Way is a mesmerizing spiral galaxy, it is notably rare in our cosmic neighborhood. This peculiarity has puzzled scientists for decades, prompting them to delve deeper into the evolution of galaxies. By employing a supercomputer to simulate the formation of our
In today’s fast-paced world, getting a good night’s sleep can be a challenge. Whether it’s due to stress, a newborn baby, or simply staying up too late binge-watching our favorite shows, many of us find ourselves feeling sleep-deprived and sluggish. In these moments, we often turn to power naps as a quick fix to recharge