Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have created a new synthesis process that can help significantly enhance the reaction of catalysts for the desulfurization of crude oil. It is believed that the new process could be used for catalysts in fuel cells. The presence of large amount of sulfur in the crude oil is the major reason behind the use of the new synthesis process. The new development helps enhance the activity of catalysts many times through the catalytic activity o
Type 2 diabetes is found to have claimed many lives over the years. Thus, the researchers are striving to find a solution to outdo the outcomes of this disease but the challenges are endless. However, the researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have recently developed a simple blood test that does not need overnight fasting. The accurate screening tool in identifying the risk of type 2 diabetes or heart diseases in the youths is a breakthrough the researchers have
Food labeling has turned out to be an important concept now as the displaying of nutritional information on food products tends to give the consumers an exact data regarding the quantity and content, such as salt, sugar, calorie, etc. The nutritional data encourages people to choose a better diet. The researchers from the universities of Bath and Bristol have published the study detailing the impact of Front-of-Pack nutritional labeling on the branded food products in the Journal of Health Eco
Lipoic acid is a dietary supplement known to be prescribed to people who are obese and even the healthy individuals are given to reduce their weight. As per the researchers from the Oregon State University and Oregon Health Science University, the focus on the effect of specific doses of lipoic acid supplements has till date proved beneficial as majority of the people have been able to shed a few pounds by burning the extra fats. The supplement has proved efficient in the heavier individuals.
In the older generation, the healing process is found to slow down with age, thereby increasing the chances of contracting infection. The increasing elderly population coupled with more invasive surgeries has put focus on wound healing in the area of medicine. The wound healing is a very complex bodily function and thus, the demand for newer methods or materials for effective healing are found to be surging. Recently, a team led by Ryota Teshima from Tokyo University of Science has developed n
The researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a new rechargeable zinc battery that can be added into the edifice of a robot for more energy storage just like the fat reserves store energy in the animal body. The approach of advancing capacity in robots is a good option as they shrink to microscale and below. On the contrary, the conventional stand-alone batteries are generally big and ineffective. The new batteries are designed to occupy only 20% of the space or proportion sim
As the use of hand sanitizers, especially the alcohol-based ones are proving to be dangerous. Thus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has alarmed the consumers that the alcohol-based hand sanitizers are currently being sold packaged in the containers appearing as food or drinks and this is likely to put the consumers life at risk in case it is ingested. There are many who could mistakenly consume these hand sanitizers and thereby, taking away their lives. The government agency has fo
Alcoholism is one of most commonly existing addictive behavior across the globe. There are millions of men, female and even boys or girls having this additive behavior. In majority of the cases, many individuals find it difficult to get rid of this habit whereas some are able to give it up completely. Thus, the best option for the people unable to control their urges is relying on the mantra One day at a time for recovering from alcoholism. This mantra is very beneficial for people who find a
Diagnosing of heart attacks is one of the most challenging tasks for the medical professionals. And at present, the lockdown and Coronavirus pandemic condition has taken a toll on many individuals and thereby, increasing the cases of heart attacks across the globe. Thus, Dr. Roi Westreich from Soroka University Medical Centre has developed a saliva test to hasten heart attack diagnosis. In this new technique, the patients spit in a tube and within 10 Minutes the results can be obtained compare
Researchers from the Florida State University have developed a new material that is projected to be further applicable in flexible X-ray detectors for reducing the impact on environment and making a cost-friendly technology. The team has successfully created an eco-friendly material for X-ray scintillators. Furthermore, the study published in the journal Nature Communications shows the X-ray scintillators to help transform X-ray into visible light. This technology is primarily used at the airp
