The Milky Way might be part of an even larger structure than Laniakea
If you want to pinpoint your place in the universe, start with your cosmic address. You live on Earth->Solar System->Milky ...
Nanoscale method boosts materials for advanced memory storage
Next-generation technologies, such as leading-edge memory storage solutions and brain-inspired neuromorphic computing systems ...
Seawater as a retting agent: A sustainable method for extracting banana fibers
In a recent study, researchers explored the use of seawater as a retting agent for banana pseudo-stems, achieving an ...
Brands' dark side: FOMO spurs obsession, compulsive buys
Ever scrolled through Instagram or TikTok and felt a sudden rush to buy something before it's gone? You're not alone. A new ...
Review explores chestnut tannin's role in bioeconomy
The bioeconomy is witnessing a revival of interest in chestnut tannin, a compound extracted from chestnut tree bark or wood, thanks to its versatile applications and environmentally friendly nature. A ...
'Dark tourism' is attracting visitors to war zones and sites of atrocities in Israel and Ukraine. Why?
There is a disturbing trend of people traveling to the sadder places of the world: sites of military attacks, war zones and ...
Children in west Africa are often sent to live with other families—but fostering may not help them get ahead
In west Africa, it's common for families to foster children informally. This helps ease the burden on parents and can give ...
The chemistry behind beer brewing is still shrouded in mystery, but tiny microfluidic chips could change that
As the brewing industry expands and new beer styles, such as hazy pale ales, emerge, brewers are constantly looking for new ...
Super-strong bacterial cellulose macrofibers made simple with tension-assisted twisting technique
In a recent breakthrough, researchers have utilized a one-step tension-assisted twisting (TAT) method to fabricate bacterial ...
Understanding autobiographical memory in the digital age
Just 100 years ago, most people had—at most—a few photos of themselves and their family. What a difference to today, when we ...
Experts review the rise of cellulose in water remediation
In a world grappling with environmental challenges, the search for sustainable solutions has never been more critical. One ...
AI predicts optical properties to speed up the discovery of energy and quantum materials
Researchers from Tohoku University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have unveiled a new AI tool for ...