Researchers at Penn Engineering are using peptide-based molecules that can selectively bind to specific rare earth elements. Rare earth elements like scandium and yttrium are the backbone of industries that rely on unique properties such as luminescence, magnetism, and catalytic ability. However, REEs are difficult to extract and even harder to separate. These elements, despite …
Swapping your daily butter intake for certain plant-based oils may help reduce your risk of death, a new study finds. These findings challenge the growing social media trend that attacks seed oils in favor of butter, ghee and animal fats. “Seed oils are one of the most unhealthy ingredients we have in foods,” said US Health …
Under the visionary leadership of IAS officer Jyoti Kumari, Nicobar witnessed a historic milestone as the reclusive Shompen tribe cast their votes for the first time, symbolizing the triumph of inclusion, innovation, and cultural preservation in one of India’s remotest regions. In the heart of the untouched Great Nicobar Island lies a story of resilience, …
Microplastics can cut a plant’s ability to photosynthesize by up to 12 percent, new research shows Microplastics are now a ubiquitous part of our daily physical reality. These minuscule fragments of degrading plastic now suffuse our air, our soil, the food we eat and the water we drink. They’re being detected everywhere researchers look, from Antarctic sea ice to human brains. …
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Success story of Sangita Pingale: Women entrepreneurs and the success stories of women in India are rich with determination and resilience. The incredible story of a farmer from Nashik, Sangita Pingale, who lost her husband and child, rebuilt her life through farming. Success story of Sangita Pingale: Women entrepreneurs and the success stories of women …
