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How can operando spectroscopy combined with machine learning accelerate the rational design of stable copper-based catalysts for selective CO₂ electroreduction?
Recent work has shown that selective dissolution–redeposition, influenced by oxophilicity and miscibility, reshapes copper bimetallic active sites and drives C₁/C₂ selectivity shifts. Integrating operando characterization with machine-learning-guided design could reveal hidden descriptors and accelerate discovery of highly selective, durable CO₂ reduction catalysts.
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Do recurring evaluations by research funders genuinely enhance research quality and societal impact, or do they merely create unnecessary administrative burdens?
Many research funders require periodic evaluations of projects to ensure accountability, monitor progress, and assess impact. While such evaluations can drive improvements in research design, transparency, and relevance, they can also consume significant time and resources. This raises the question of whether the benefits—such as higher-quality outputs and stronger societal contributions—outweigh the potential drawbacks, including administrative overload and reduced time for actual research.
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Should a big research (e.g., PhD) be published as one comprehensive high-impact paper or several smaller, faster publications?
Should a big study perhaps a PhD student’s research be published as one comprehensive, high-impact paper or split into several smaller, focused publications? A single major paper can offer a cohesive, in-depth contribution with broader impact, but may delay dissemination. Multiple smaller papers can communicate findings more quickly and stimulate ongoing research, yet may lack the unified context of a larger work. What choice is the best - having a comprehensive paper in high impact journals...
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Are We Really Listening to What Our Planet is Telling Us? Did you know that the environmental changes happening RIGHT NOW are breaking all records?
Are We Really Listening to What Our Planet is Telling Us? Did you know that the environmental changes happening RIGHT NOW are breaking all records?
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How can functionalized nanomaterials be engineered to selectively bind or degrade microplastics in biological or aquatic systems without introducing new toxicological concerns?
The growing burden of nano- and microplastics (NMPs) in biological tissues and aquatic systems is a pressing environmental and health concern. Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) like metal oxides, sulfides, carbon-based materials (e.g., graphene oxide), and polymer-based nanostructures offer potential as scavengers, sensors, or degraders of these pollutants. However, many challenges remain in designing nanomaterials that are both selective and safe for use in complex biological or ecological...
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Can we consider that epidrugs can constitute a good therapeutic strategy against cancer diseases?
Recently, it has been demonstrated that epigenetic perturbations are mainly involved in cancer development. Can we consider that epidrugs can constitute a good therapeutic strategy against cancer diseases ?
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How to examine for power of grip in a patient with weakness?
When we do clinical examination for weakness, power is ascertained by MRC grading. However, for grip, MRC grading cannot be used. Is there any method to examine hand grip power other than using dynamometer
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what are the possible side effects of the use of 5 alpha reductase inhibitors in young men?
what is the incidence of side effects? what are the common side effects and symptoms? what are the genetics and molecular bases for such side effects and symptoms?
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when is a PhD worth it?
Is it still viable to go into research? are there still funding streams?
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To what extent is the PhD satisfactory? Is it really worth continuing to pursue an (almost unknown) academic career?
I would like us to share our opinions, based on our personal experience
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