The overuse of antimicrobial chemicals known as quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) during the COVID-19 pandemic has been linked to health issues, antimicrobial resistance, and environmental…
Disinfectant Disaster: Scientists Warn of Health Risks From Popular COVID Cleaners and Hand Sanitizers
The overuse of antimicrobial chemicals known as quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) during the COVID-19 pandemic has been linked to health issues, antimicrobial resistance, and environmental…
Mutation Mystery: Unraveling the Secret Behind COVID-19’s Rapid Spread
Molecular modeling suggests structural consequences of an early protein mutation that promoted viral transmission. RIKEN researchers discovered that an early mutation (D614G) in the SARS-CoV-2…
Mars’ Mega Volcano: A Tour of Ascraeus Mons’ Rugged Terrain
ESA’s Mars Express has captured detailed images of Mars’ second-tallest volcano, Ascraeus Mons, revealing features such as lava flows, tubes, chains of craters, and large…
Nano-Wheels: Metallic Clusters With Unique Properties for Advanced Technology
Researchers in China have developed nano-wheels, a new family of metallic compounds with unique properties for use in advanced sensors and other technologies. The team…
New Study Unveils Complexities of Long COVID
The study, which was recently published in Nature Communications, examined electronic health records as a component of the National Institutes of Health’s RECOVER Initiative. This…
“Surprising” Findings – Scientists Identify Complete Respiratory Supercomplex
Every eukaryotic cell houses tiny “powerhouses” known as mitochondria, responsible for generating the all-purpose energy molecule, ATP. In order to fulfill this role, mitochondria must…
“Surprising” Findings – Scientists Identify Complete Respiratory Supercomplex
Every eukaryotic cell houses tiny “powerhouses” known as mitochondria, responsible for generating the all-purpose energy molecule, ATP. In order to fulfill this role, mitochondria must…
Wastewater: A Hidden Hotspot for Antibiotic Resistance
According to a recent study from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, the potency of antibiotic resistance evolution in wastewater has been greatly underestimated. The…
A Game-Changer for Space Telescopes: Membrane Mirrors Revolutionize Astronomy
Mirrors that are both lightweight and flexible could be compactly rolled up for the launch, and then accurately reshaped once they are deployed. Scientists have…