Things Worth Noting
Princeton researchers made green hydrogen cheaper and more sustainable by using treated wastewater instead of expensive ultrapure water in electrolysis. Adding a small amount of sulfuric acid prevents calcium and magnesium ions from clogging the proton exchange membrane, extending electrolyzer life from 8 hours to over 300 hours. This simple fix cuts water treatment costs […]
Sea urchins, long considered brainless animals with just a simple decentralized nervous system (five radial nerves, a circumoral nerve ring, and a diffuse nerve net), are actually one giant distributed brain. A major 2025 study using single-nucleus RNA sequencing on juvenile purple sea urchins revealed that over 60% of their cell types are neuronal, expressing […]
In 2025, scientists discovered thriving microbial life in deadly electric-blue mud from deep-sea mud volcanoes near the Mariana Trench. This caustic serpentinite goo has a bleach-like pH of up to 12.6 and almost no nutrients, yet it hosts extremophilic archaea and bacteria with special cell membranes that resist extreme alkalinity. Powered entirely by serpentinization—a natural […]
In 2017, A Crack in Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution hit bookshelves, authored by Jennifer Doudna, a pioneer in molecular biology, and Samuel Sternberg, her collaborator in the CRISPR revolution. This book isn’t just a scientific memoir—it’s a clarion call to humanity, a deep dive into the biotechnology that’s reshaping […]
This article explores the search for the first animal, or the common ancestor of all animals that lived over 600 million years ago. It covers the earliest evidence of life, the first animals, and the rise of multicellular organisms. The search for the first animal remains an exciting and challenging area of scientific research. The […]
Blooket is an online educational platform that provides teachers and students with a fun and interactive way to learn various subjects, including math, science, social studies, and more. It offers a wide range of game-based activities, such as quizzes, flashcards, and bingo, that allow students to reinforce their knowledge and skills in a playful manner. […]