College faculty
Researchers from the University of the Orange Free State have made a significant discovery in the field of nanophosphors. By decorating Y0.99VO4:0.01Bi(3+) nanophosphors with different concentrations of Ag and Pd nanoparticles, they have achieved enhanced luminescent intensity and thermometric properties. This breakthrough has the potential to
College faculty
The presence of the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, in the Caribbean has sparked fears of a US-led military intervention in Venezuela. President Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has led many to speculate about a new chapter of
Microbiota (Symbiotic organisms)
A new study from the Macau University of Science & Technology has shed light on the significant role of microbiota in the development of asthma. The research highlights the potential effect between oral microbiota and asthma, a poorly understood link. The study employed bidirectional Mendelian randomization to investigate the relationship
Microbiota (Symbiotic organisms)
A new research study conducted by researchers at the Alborz University of Medical Sciences in Iran has shed light on the crucial role of vaginal microbiota in maintaining reproductive health. The study, which was published in the Journal of Reproductive Immunology, found that an imbalance in the vaginal microbiota can
Nanotubes
A team of researchers at the Second Hospital of Jilin University in China has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of nanotechnology. By developing a programmable DNA walker system, they have overcome the limitations of conventional DNA tracks and achieved significant improvements in pathway control and kinetics. This innovation
Nanotubes
Researchers from Xiamen University have made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology by successfully synthesizing high-quality carbon nanotubes using natural cellulose fibers as catalyst supports. This innovative approach has far-reaching implications for the production of high-performance materials. The study, published in the Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis,
Nanotubes
Researchers at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University have made a significant discovery in the field of pesticide detection using a modified QuEChERS purification liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method. This innovative approach employs carboxylated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) as single-category sorbents to identify 27 pesticide residues in Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat
Nanotubes
Researchers from Lomonosov Moscow State University have made a breakthrough in developing hydrophobic molybdenum catalysts supported on halloysite nanotubes for highly efficient oxidative desulfurization of fuels in mild conditions. According to the study, the catalysts exhibit excellent properties, allowing for the complete oxidation of dibenzothiophene at a temperature as low
Nanotubes
Researchers at Guizhou Normal University have fabricated a superhydrophobic composite coating with exceptional durability, demonstrating potential applications in construction, ships, and electronic devices under extreme conditions. The coating, composed of octadecyltrimethoxysilane (ODTMS)-modified halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) integrated into a polyurea (PU) matrix, exhibits a hierarchical micro-nano structure that synergizes with
International trade
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), successfully led an enforcement operation that resulted in the evacuation of four truckloads of counterfeit products worth over N400 million from the market. However, officials faced an attack by persons suspected of being manufacturers
International trade
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved an extension of the rice import ban until the end of the year to help stabilize farm-gate prices of palay (unhusked rice). The initial ban, implemented through Executive Order No. 93, aimed to counter the sharp decline in palay prices ahead of the wet
International trade
Representatives from China's Ministry of Commerce visited Global Mofy AI Limited's headquarters to discuss e-commerce development and high-quality development consulting under China's Fifteenth Five-Year Plan. During the meeting, the company briefed the delegation on its progress in building a high-precision 3D digital asset library
