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China engineers light‑driven micromotors that hunt uranium in seawater

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have built a metal‑organic framework micromotor that propels itself with hydrogen peroxide and doubles its speed under light. The 2‑micron devices selectively capture uranium ions, achieving uptake of up to 406 mg per gram of material. This active‑search approach could improve oceanic uranium extraction for nuclear fuel.

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Chinese Researchers Unveil Zero‑CO₂ Coal‑Powered Battery, ZC‑DCFC

Chinese Researchers Unveil Zero‑CO₂ Coal‑Powered Battery, ZC‑DCFC

Chinese scientists have built the world’s first zero‑carbon direct coal fuel cell (ZC‑DCFC) that converts pulverised coal directly into electricity via electrochemical oxidation, eliminating combustion. The system captures high‑purity CO₂ at the anode and converts it into synthesis gas or mineralised products, boosting theoretical efficiency beyond the 40% Carnot limit of conventional coal plants. Researchers have improved stack scalability, durability, and continuous fuel feeding, and envision applications in deep‑earth mining where electricity could be generated underground. However, experts warn commercial deployment is unlikely before 2045 due to cost and scaling challenges.

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Heat-storing solar foam enables continuous desalination after sunlight fades

Heat-Storing Solar Foam Enables Continuous Desalination After Sunlight Fades

A phase-change photothermal foam stores solar heat to sustain water evaporation after sunlight fades, producing fresh water from hypersaline brine at low cost.

Nanowerk

Discovery of a novel vulnerability in aggressive lymphoma could change future therapy

Discovery of a Novel Vulnerability in Aggressive Lymphoma Could Change Future Therapy

A research team at the University of Cologne's Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC) has discovered that the protein cFLIP can be used to override the defenses of Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) against programmed cell death. These defenses often cause treatments to be ineffective because they allow the cancer cells to survive. The results are especially relevant to ABC-DLBCL, a specific subtype of blood cancer that has poor patient prognosis and survival outcome. The new study appeared under the title "Expression of cFLIP in B cells is essential for diffuse large B cell lymphoma pathogenesis" in the Blood Journal.

Medical Xpress

AI helps chemists design molecules step by step

AI Helps Chemists Design Molecules Step by Step

AI guides molecular design by combining language models with traditional chemistry tools, helping plan reaction steps and decode mechanisms with expert-level strategic reasoning.

Nanowerk

India Plans Space Laboratories in Universities to Build Future Space Workforce

India Plans Space Laboratories in Universities to Build Future Space Workforce

India is preparing to establish dedicated space laboratories in universities and colleges to strengthen hands‑on training in satellite systems, rocketry and mission design. The initiative, reviewed by Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Department of Space Dr Jitendra Singh, forms part of broader efforts to support a rapidly expanding national space ecosystem that has […]

OpenGov Asia

Fluorescent probe lights up centrioles and cilia in living cells across species

Fluorescent Probe Lights up Centrioles and Cilia in Living Cells Across Species

Scientists at EPFL have developed CenSpark, a fluorescent probe that makes centrioles and cilia visible inside living cells, helping researchers study cell division, development, and immunity like never before.

Phys.org – Biotechnology

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Thread by @mikulwing

Thread by @Mikulwing

building in AI and science? we’re bringing people together tomorrow for a special Science Sunday edition around how to make an impact on undiagnosed diseases. https://luma.com/ss-undiagnosed-day

by Mikul Wing
Tweet by @StephenSeiler

Tweet by @StephenSeiler

The UCI Sports Nutrition Project was a massive undertaking by large and dedicated international team. Here are the the results of this effort, 10 reviews and 4 consensus statements, all open access: https://t.co/GgAmy3nZLK

by Stephen Seiler, PhD