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Science News for February 9, 2025


The opportunity costs of carbon capture

The study found that widespread deployment of carbon capture technology would be more costly and harmful than a global switch to renewable energy. Researchers calculated that replacing fossil fuels with renewables could reduce energy needs by over 54% and avoid hundreds of millions of illnesses and 5 million deaths per year.

SourceStanford University·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·DateFeb 9, 2025

NUS scientists develop realistic ‘micro-gut’ model to study the relationship between gut microbes and human diseases

Researchers developed a 3D microscopic version of the human intestines on a chip, allowing for real-time examination of gut microbes' interactions with the human intestine. The 'Gut-Microbiome on a chip' model enables the study of complex interplay between gut microbes and health, facilitating targeted microbiome-based interventions.

SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 9, 2025

Secure and steady 6G communication

A team of researchers from the University of Tokyo has developed an ultrathin film that can absorb terahertz waves in the 0.1–1 THz range, enabling secure and clear transmission for 6G wireless communications. The absorber is made of titanium and oxygen and can be used outdoors due to its resistance to heat, water, light, and organic s...

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 9, 2025