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Modified Polymers Can Remove Wildfire Smoke Taint From Wine, at the Cost of a Little Flavor

Researchers show that molecularly imprinted polymers can successfully remove the acrid flavor of wildfire smoke from wine, just at the cost of some more desirable aromas.
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Study Reveals Nanoplastics Have Potential To Cross Blood–Brain Barrier

A new study reveals that nanoplastics, which are tiny plastic particles less than one micrometer in size, may cross the blood-brain barrier
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Scientists Use Magnetic Nanotech To Rewarm Frozen Tissues for Transplant Safely

Magnetic nanotech could be used to rewarm organs for transplant, helping to extend the viability of human tissues.
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Vinegar Fumes Rapidly Improve the Performance of UV Light Sensors

Macquarie University researchers have used vinegar vapour to dramatically improve UV sensors in a cheap, room-temperature process leading to better wearable devices.
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New Process for Transforming Byproducts Makes Biodiesel More Profitable

An electrochemical process transforms the byproduct of biodiesel production, enhancing economic viability and environmental benefits.
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Double Twist Method Makes 3D Printed Concrete Harder To Crack

Inspired by double-helical structures in coelacanths, researchers have developed a new concrete design that increases resistance to cracking.
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Researchers Unveil Scalable Graphene Technology for Improved Battery Safety and Performance

Swansea University and partner institutions have developed a scalable method to produce defect-free graphene foils for lithium-ion batteries. These foils significantly improve battery safety by efficiently managing heat and enhancing performance.
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Malaria-Carrying Mosquito Spread Confirmed in Yemen

A study reveals the invasive Anopheles stephensi mosquito has spread to Yemen, previously unaffected by this species. Genetic analysis shows the mosquito’s connection to East Africa and highlights its resistance to insecticides.
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New Process Vaporizes Plastic Bags and Bottles To Make Recycled Plastics

Researchers have created a catalytic process that efficiently breaks down polyethylene and polypropylene plastics into their monomer building blocks. This advancement could enable a circular economy for plastics.
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Bacteria Can Directly Sense Chemical Gradients Along Their Body

A study shows that bacteria like Pseudomonas aeruginosa can directly sense chemical concentrations across their cell bodies with high precision. This ability, termed "spatial sensing," could lead to new ways of manipulating bacterial motility.
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