At the close of May, Jolanda Spadavecchia, a researcher specializing in nanomedicine and biosensors at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), was prohibited from engaging in research for a two-year period by her institution following multiple breaches of research integrity. According to Chemistry World, the prohibition stemmed from a second investigation into Spadavecchia’s […]
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## Lithium Resources for Electric Vehicle Batteries: Obstacles for Europe and the US by 2030 ### Introduction Studies indicate that by 2030, Europe and the US may encounter difficulties in satisfying the increasing demand for lithium, an essential element for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. In spite of projections for augmented production, supply is expected to […]
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The Renaissance era was characterized by a notable shift in the position and importance of mathematics and its professionals. At first, mathematics held a minor significance in medieval European universities, where the quadrivium—arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy—was only superficially acknowledged. Mathematics was predominantly viewed as a craft, as demonstrated by the roles of mathematicians like […]
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Librarians and physicists at the University of St Andrews in the UK have created a mobile device capable of swiftly and affordably detecting toxic pigments in book bindings from the Victorian era. This groundbreaking tool is intended to spot the vivid green pigment called emerald green, which might contain arsenic. Frequent interaction with these contaminated […]
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The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has recently honored several prominent chemists and professionals acknowledged in the King’s 2025 birthday honours for their exceptional contributions to the realm of chemistry and their commitment to inclusion and diversity initiatives. Those recognized include Rachel O’Reilly, Kevin Coutinho, Stephen Foots, Vernon Gibson, Julie Fitzpatrick, and Chi Onwurah, each […]
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**Revised Guidelines to Empower Scientific Investigators in Research Integrity** In a time when the trustworthiness of scientific research is under rigorous examination, a group of research integrity specialists has introduced an extensive collection of guidelines intended to enable scientists in recognizing and resolving issues within published studies. Unveiled on June 4, the “Collection of Open […]
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**Galileo’s Issues with the Roman Catholic Church and Benedetto Castelli’s Involvement** Galileo Galilei’s disputes with the Roman Catholic Church prominently commenced with the release of his “Letter to Castelli.” In December 1613, at a dinner in Pisa attended by Grand Duke Cosimo II de’ Medici, philosopher Cosimo Boscaglia contested the heliocentric theory, asserting its inconsistency […]
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Scientists have made a revolutionary discovery: our brains hold a unique neural map with GPS-like accuracy that tracks rewarding experiences, rapidly updating when these rewards shift. Researchers at Stanford University utilized advanced brain imaging on mice in virtual reality environments to reveal that certain neurons form intricate maps of where advantageous events take place. These […]
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Telescopes located on Earth have successfully identified signals from the universe’s Cosmic Dawn for the initial time, measuring polarized microwave light that conveys information regarding the era when the first stars ignited over 13 billion years ago. Utilizing telescopes stationed high in Chile’s Atacama Desert, researchers triumphed over significant technical hurdles to capture signals a […]
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The human brain surpasses any computer in both power and energy efficiency. Researchers are mimicking its functioning to create enhanced computer chips and manage the ever-increasing data produced daily. By Tom Cassauwers To safeguard smart home devices from hacking, scientists are designing extremely rapid, energy-efficient brain-inspired chips capable of identifying threats in real time directly […]
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