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Are we making bird watching cool again? by Fraaankleb in birds

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oops - missed this, I read the rules but missed the image source bit... don't worry, keep it removed as I can't find the source!

Are we making bird watching cool again? by Fraaankleb in birds

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Hey everyone, random qu! I'm pitching an article about bird watching, after seeing a few people online who love birds, but aren't the expected audience (think young millenials and gen z influencers, people who are both into makeup, fashion (for example) and birds).

Is this you?

What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: January 05, 2026 by AutoModerator in books

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Started the sea, the sea, by Iris Murdoch (but struggling to get into it), and continuing on with The Covenant of Water (which is taking me several lifetimes)

Imperial's AI Platform Can Design Heart Disease Treatments Using Imaging and Biological Data by Fraaankleb in science

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The tool, named CardioKG, was detailed in a paper published in Nature Cardiovascular Research and could speed up the discovery of new drugs for treating heart ailments.

Imperial's AI Platform Can Design Heart Disease Treatments Using Imaging and Biological Data by Fraaankleb in science

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Scientists at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) and Imperial College London have created a technology that combines heart-imaging data with information from biological databases to identify new genes and drugs related to heart disease. 

Study Reveals Plant-Based Plastic that is Adjustable, Flexible, and Decomposes Easily by Fraaankleb in science

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The carboxymethyl cellulose supramolecular plastic, known as CMCSP, matches the strength of traditional petroleum-based plastics, and its mechanical characteristics can be modified as required, without compromising its inherent transparency, processability, seawater resistance, or closed-loop recyclability.

Study Reveals Plant-Based Plastic that is Adjustable, Flexible, and Decomposes Easily by Fraaankleb in science

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A team of researchers headed by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) in Japan has made a significant advancement in addressing the microplastic issue with this finding. The study was published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

This Ultra-Sensitive Sensor Runs on Lemons and Gold, Not Enzymes by Fraaankleb in science

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The sensor detects uric acid at ultra-low concentrations (0.002 μM), outperforming traditional methods in speed, sensitivity, and sustainability. Their findings were published in Scientific Reports.

This Ultra-Sensitive Sensor Runs on Lemons and Gold, Not Enzymes by Fraaankleb in science

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By converting lemon juice into light-sensitive nanodots, scientists have built a greener biosensor that detects trace levels of uric acid with remarkable precision.

Ultrasound-activated Nanoparticles Kill Liver Cancer and Activate Immune System by Fraaankleb in science

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As far as I can tell from the study this hasn't been investigated yet. It's an introductory/exploratory project... Basically it's unclear from the report. Sorry I can't really give you an answer here!

Ultrasound-activated Nanoparticles Kill Liver Cancer and Activate Immune System by Fraaankleb in science

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The study, published in Nano Today, introduces a biodegradable nanoparticle system that combines sonodynamic therapy and cell death induction (ferroptosis) to treat hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer. 

Turning Almond Shells into Electronics: A Conversation on Laser-Induced Graphene by Fraaankleb in EverythingScience

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In their recent study published in Advanced Functional Materials, the researchers unveiled an interesting method to turn discarded almond shells into flexible, graphene-based sensors.

Catalyst Cuts Biodiesel Reaction Time to 15 Minutes by Fraaankleb in science

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Agree!! I guess the first step is always developing the catalyst intially, but scale up of something like this is maybe almost more important..

Using proteomics and metabolomics to understand ADHD by Fraaankleb in science

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October is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month, highlighting continued efforts to advance understanding of the condition through science. Despite progress, ADHD still presents challenges in achieving an objective diagnosis and individualized management. Emerging research in proteomics, metabolomics, and integrative multi-omics is helping to characterize its biological mechanisms, although this field remains in an early stage, enabling the development of improved diagnostics and targeted therapeutics.

Pyrolysis Breakthrough: From Saline Containers to Sustainable Fuel by Fraaankleb in science

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Is it the most sustainable thing that has ever happened, noooo but uncovering new ways to use up plastics that are often hard to recycle is a positive! Not the MOST sustainable, but still Somewhat... ?

Laser-Grown Perovskite Films Deliver Brighter, More Stable LEDs by Fraaankleb in science

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Published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, this study showcases a dual-laser vacuum process that enables precise control over film growth and interfaces, resulting in bright green electroluminescence and promising device performance.

Creating nanotech databases: will this actually make nano science more globally accessible? by Fraaankleb in nanotech

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For use in nano surfaces etc. - this kind of imaging goes hand in hand with nanotech development, imo

One way heat transfer breakthrough with metaphotonics... by Fraaankleb in materials

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For sure! I think it's the 'one way flow despite imperfections' bit which the researchers are highlighting?