A Cutting-Edge Reflective Cement Transforms Cooling in Construction With rising global temperatures, the quest for novel methods to cool buildings grows. An advancement in cement technology could greatly lessen the reliance on air conditioning by diverting a greater amount of sunlight away from building exteriors. Created by researchers at Southeast University in Nanjing, China, this […]

### Fresh Perspectives on CB1 Cannabinoid Receptor in its Activated State Recently, the scientific community’s comprehension of the human cannabinoid receptor CB1 was confined to its inactive state, associated with antagonists. This shifted with a groundbreaking study spearheaded by Zhi-Jie Liu at ShanghaiTech University, which successfully captured the crystal structures of the CB1 receptor in […]

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**Devastating Nitrogen Gas Leak at Maharashtra Pharmaceuticals Plant Takes Four Lives** A devastating nitrogen gas leak at a pharmaceuticals production site near Mumbai, Maharashtra, has led to the heartbreaking death of four individuals, with two others reported to be in grave condition. The incident took place at Medley Pharmaceuticals’ facility in Boisar-Tarapur on August 21, […]

A joint initiative among researchers has resulted in the isolation of a complex featuring two iodine(I)-silver(I) coordination bonds, paving the way for the discovery of other complexes with non-traditional bonding. Metal–metal interactions among metal cations are prevalent, varying from the manganese–manganese single bond in Mn₂(CO)₁₀ to the quadruple rhenium–rhenium bond found in Re₂Cl₈²⁻. However, comparable […]

Situated in the Dâures Constituency of Namibia’s Erongo region, in southern Africa, is the continent’s pioneering net zero village. Founded in 2023, the Daures Green Hydrogen Village is designed to harness the country’s natural resources to generate green hydrogen and ammonia, with the goal of creating Namibia’s inaugural zero-carbon fertilizer. “Namibia is a country that […]

New investigations indicate that electrochemistry might affect nuclear fusion involving deuterium atoms within a metal lattice. Although these results won’t directly lead to large-scale fusion reactors, they offer significant insights to researchers aiming to deepen their understanding of the fundamental processes. ‘Nuclear fusion merges light atoms, such as deuterium, into helium, releasing considerable amounts of […]

Stereochemistry is vital in refining the density and detonation capabilities of cage-like energetic substances, as indicated by recent findings. Earlier investigations on two-dimensional materials often overlooked the role of isomeric differences on energetic features. Nonetheless, new research by Jun Luo and his group at Nanjing University of Science and Technology indicates a different perspective, especially […]

Taylor Kanipe, an industrious PhD student at North Carolina State University, is pioneering advancements in sustainable textile technology. Alongside her lab supervisor, Richard Venditti, Kanipe aims to transform the treatment of cotton fabrics by developing an eco-friendly alternative to conventional fabric finishes that incorporate harmful agents like formaldehyde and PFAS. The team is utilizing epoxidised […]