Polymers and their potential in combating antibiotic resistance, and a new method to detect habitable exoplanets

Today, you’ll learn about a new polymer that could battle antibiotic resistant infections, a possible new way to detect life on other planets from afar, and what to expect when you’re expecting to adopt a furry friend,  

Powerful Polymer 

• “Texas A&M Team Develops Polymers That Can Kill Bacteria.” by Shana K. Hutchins. 2023.  
• “The global threat of antibiotic resistance.” ReAct. N.d.  
• “Ring-opening metathesis polymerization of N-methylpyridinium-fused norbornenes to access antibacterial main-chain cationic polymers.” by Sarah N. Hancock, et al. 2023.  

Exoplanet CO2  

• “A carbon-lite atmosphere could be a sign of water and life on other terrestrial planets, MIT study finds.” by Jennifer Chu. 2023.  
• “Atmospheric carbon depletion as a tracer of water oceans and biomass on temperate terrestrial exoplanets.” by Amaury H.M.J. Triaud, et al. 2023.  
• “How do astronomers find exoplanets?” by Daniela Breitman. 2017.  

Adoption Science  

• “What To Expect When You Adopt A Shelter Pet, According To Scientists.” by Holly Large. 2023.  
• “18 Interesting Pet Adoption Statistics & Facts to Know in 2024.” by Misty Layne. 2024.  
• “Do Dogs Cry? Signs Your Beloved Pup Might Be Sad.” by Tom Hale. 2023.  

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