Can we revolutionise the chemical industry and create a circular economy? Yes, with the help of catalysts A new commentary paper puts forth a transformative solution to the unsustainable reliance on fossil resources by the chemical industry: catalysis to leverage sustainable waste resources, ushering the industry from a linear to a circular economy.
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Adults who have recently vaped more likely to have asthma start at an earlier age Adults who have recently vaped or used other electronic nicotine delivery systems are more likely to have asthma symptoms start at an earlier age, according to a US study. The researchers found there was a 252% increased risk of the onset of asthma at earlier ages for adults who used electronic nicotine delivery systems in the past 30 days vs adults who did not. For teens aged 12-17 years, the authors didn't find a link between recent vaping and asthma onset although the authors say that could be due to a lack of statistical power.
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Comets may be the source of sandy dunes on Saturn’s largest moon In an early reshuffling of the solar system, comet collisions and other space rocks could have sent dusty bits falling to Titan’s surface.
https://www.snexplores.org/art....icle/saturn-moon-tit

Bioelectronics research wins top award at 2024 Regeneron ISEF Three grand-award winners each took home at least $50,000. Hundreds more teens shared more than $9 million in prizes at the international competition.
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Study examines low-permittivity dielectric ceramics for microwave/millimeter-wave communication Microwave dielectric ceramics are the cornerstone of wireless communication devices, widely utilized in mobile communications, satellite radar, GPS, Bluetooth, and WLAN applications. Components made from these ceramic materials, such as filters, resonators, and dielectric antennas, are extensively used in wireless communication networks.
https://phys.org/news/2024-05-....permittivity-dielect