Materials science

The United Nations has announced that it will end the employment of nine employees affiliated with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This decision comes after an inquiry revealed possible connections between these individuals and Hamas-led attacks on Israel that took place on October 7. The investigation, led by the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), was initiated after accusations surfaced from Israel last year, alleging

— The impact of aspirin on colorectal cancer risk lessens with healthier living A prospective cohort study has revealed that the regular use of aspirin is linked to a lower incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC), but this benefit appears more pronounced in those leading less healthy lifestyles. For healthcare professionals with the most unfavorable lifestyle scores, the 10-year cumulative rate of CRC was found to be 2.12% for consistent aspirin users, compared to 3.40% for those who did not

— Replacing weekly servings of bacon or hot dogs with nuts and legumes linked to reduced dementia risk PHILADELPHIA – A long-term observational study involving 130,000 healthcare professionals found that eating processed red meat twice a week over several decades was associated with a higher likelihood of developing dementia. Participants from the Nurses' Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study who consumed at least one-quarter of a daily serving of processed red meat —

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have received considerable acclaim for their outstanding photovoltaic capabilities and cost-effectiveness. One of the major challenges, however, lies in the steep costs associated with charge transport materials. Traditional materials such as 2,2',7,7'-Tetrakis[N,N-di(4-methoxyphenyl)amino]-9,9'-spirobifluorene (Spiro-OMeTAD) are expensive and difficult to manufacture. As a result, there is an urgent need to identify inexpensive yet efficient

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