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Exclusive: This Bengaluru-Based Green Initiative Is Turning Christmas Decorations Into Plants

Maybe Christmas is one of the most wonderful times of the year across the globe, but it is high time that we accept, it is a wasteful one as well. We all know how festive seasons are full of traditions and




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SRK Birthday Special: Decoding His Iconic Style Statements - Get Inspired!

Shah Rukh Khan, well-known for his elegant yet approachable style, makes a statement with each presentation by fusing traditional elegance with contemporary elements. The Bollywood king's penchant for timeless appeal with a contemporary twist characterizes his ageless sense of style. He




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Women filmmakers of the African and Asian diaspora : decolonizing the gaze, locating subjectivity [Electronic book] / Gwendolyn Audrey Foster.

Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, 2008.




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Decolonizing the English Literary Curriculum [Electronic book] / edited by Ato Quayson, Ankhi Mukherjee.

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2023.




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Fe3O4-decorated MXene for the effective removal of 133Ba and 137Cs: synthesis, characterization, and optimization via response surface methodology (RSM)

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,7860-7871
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00404C, Research Article
Shalu Atri, Vipul Vilas Kusumkar, Süleyman İnan, Maros Gregor, Tomas Roch, Maria Caplovicova, Michal Galambos, Eva Viglasova, Gustav Plesch, Martin Motola, Olivier Monfort
The potential activity of Fe3O4 decorated MXenes in the removal of highly toxic 133Ba and 137Cs using a radioactive indicator method.
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Ammonia Decomposition over Low-loading Ruthenium Catalyst Achieved through “Adiabatic” Plasma Reactor

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00509K, Paper
Minhazur Rahman Shawon, Chinwendu Umeojiakor, Anthony Griffin, Jeffrey S. Aguinaga, Jiachun Wu, Derek Patton, Zhe Qiang, Hossein Toghiani, Yizhi Xiang
Electrified catalytic processes for ammonia (NH3) decomposition have been considered as essential technologies for distributed COx-free hydrogen production. Here we show that efficient NH3 decomposition can be achieved over low-loading...
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A high-performance room-temperature NH3 gas sensor based on WO3/TiO2 nanocrystals decorated with Pt NPs

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12225-12234
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00881B, Paper
Open Access
Zhixuan Wu, Zhengai Chen, Zhixiang Deng, Ning Dai, Yan Sun, Meiying Ge
In this work, a high-performance room-temperature ammonia (NH3) gas sensor based on Pt-modified WO3–TiO2 nanocrystals was synthesized via a two-step hydrothermal.
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Rice husk valorisation by in situ grown MoS2 nanoflowers: a dual-action catalyst for pollutant dye remediation and microbial decontamination

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12192-12203
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00862F, Paper
Open Access
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Rahul Ranjan, Smruti B. Bhatt, Rohit Rai, Sanju Kumari Sharma, Rishabh Ranjan, Ankit Bharti, Prodyut Dhar
In this study, we carried out valorization of rice husk through in situ growth of MoS2 nanoflowers for simultaneous pollutant dye remediation and microbial decontamination.
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Dual-functional nano-photosensitizers: Eosin-Y decorated gold nanorods for plasmon-enhanced fluorescence and singlet oxygen generation

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12417-12427
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01551G, Paper
Open Access
Sravani Kaja, Ashin Varghese Mathews, Amit Nag
Enhancement factors of 110 and 18 for metal-enhanced fluorescence and metal-enhanced SOG, respectively, are obtained from polymer coated gold nanorod cores adsorbed with Eosin Y.
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High performance electrochemical CO2 reduction over Pd decorated cobalt containing nitrogen doped carbon

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,13017-13026
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01641F, Paper
Open Access
Shayan Gul, Fatima Nasim, Waheed Iqbal, Amir Waseem, Muhammad Arif Nadeem
Efficient electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (eCO2RR) to various products, such as carbon monoxide (CO), is crucial for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and enabling renewable energy storage.
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Storing liquid chromatographic separations on surface energy traps: decoupling the LC and the mass spectrometer

Analyst, 2024, 149,5336-5343
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN00828F, Paper
Timothy T. Salomons, David Simon, Richard Oleschuk
A micro-fractionation device to archive liquid chromatographic separations on an array of surface energy traps.
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α-MnO2 catalysts with efficient ozone-catalyzed decomposition under high humidity conditions

Analyst, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN01095G, Paper
Jiafan Ji, Qianqian Yan, Yi Chen, Gaosheng Zhao, Bin Jia, Li Xu, Ping Cheng
Ground-level ozone pollution poses significant risks to both ecosystems and human health, necessitating the implementation of effective control strategies. This investigtion concentrated on a monolithic ozone degradation catalyst composed of...
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Hydrogen tunneling with an atypically small KIE measured in the mediated decomposition of the Co(CH3COOH)+ complex

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27741-27750
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02722A, Paper
Open Access
Simon U. Okafor, Gabriele Pinto, Michael Brdecka, William Smith, Tucker W. R. Lewis, Michael Gutierrez, Darrin J. Bellert
Rate-limiting hydrogen/deuterium tunneling rate constants are measured in the photon initiated decay of Co(CH3COOH)+ with small KIE values.
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Unveiling the potential of aluminum-decorated 3D phosphorus graphdiyne as a catalyst for N2O reduction

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27677-27683
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02686A, Paper
Shehzad Ahmed, Adnan Ali Khan, Danish Khan, Awais Ghani, Rashid Ahmad, Tian Xiaoqing, Imran Muhammad
This study reveals the exceptional reactivity and efficiency of 3D-Al/PGDYN catalysts for the reduction of N2O and CO with minimal energy barriers.
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Intermolecular interaction potential maps from energy decomposition for interpreting reactivity and intermolecular interactions

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03237C, Paper
Amin Kiani, Wentong Zhou, Lawrence M. Wolf
The development and application of intermolecular interaction potential maps to rationalize a range of interactions at the DFT level using suitable probes is described.
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Festive decor trends highlight contemporary aesthetics and craftsmanship

Curating a home today goes beyond conventional decor. It is about telling a story through accents, blending nostalgia with contemporary aesthetics, and celebrating craftsmanship



  • Homes and gardens

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Cyrus Broacha decodes Deepavali at Mumbai’s Malabar Hill

Everyone and their mother puts up a Deepavali special during this festive season. Our columnist, however, is determined to stand out



  • Life & Style

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Effect of ammonia addition on dispersion and activity of supported copper species on porous silica-alumina hollow spheres for catalytic decomposition of nitrous oxide

New J. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00808A, Paper
Tetsuo Umegaki, Takeru Nakamura, Yoshiyuki Kojima
This work investigated influence of ammonia addition in the immersion process of active species on dispersion and activity of copper supported porous hollow silica-alumina spheres catalysts for decomposition of nitrous...
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SnS2 decorated biochar: a robust platform for the photocatalytic degradation and electrochemical sensing of pollutants

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7111-7124
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00231H, Paper
Firdous Ahmad Ganaie, Zia ul-Haq, Arshid Bashir, Aaliya Qureashi, Irfan Nazir, Kaniz Fatima, Altaf Hussain Pandith, Mohsin Ahmad Bhat
We report the decoration of biochar with self-assembled SnS2 nanoflakes for methylene blue degradation and electrochemical sensing of Hg2+ and Pb2+ ions.
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Design of Fe and N co-decorated biomass-derived hierarchical porous carbon frameworks with boosted oxidase-like activity for hydroquinone detection

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7197-7204
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00509K, Paper
Han Zhang, Xiaodan Qi, Zhifei Wang, Lihua Jin, Yehua Shen
An Fe and N co-decorated biomass-derived porous carbon framework with boosted oxidase-like activity was prepared and applied to sensitive hydroquinone detection.
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Catalytic decomposition of hydrazine nitrate and hydroxylamine nitrate in radioactive nitric acid waste liquid using Ru/AC catalyst

New J. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00916A, Paper
Deyan Yu, Baole Li, Zhi Cao, Qi Chen, Chen Zuo, Tiansheng He, Taihong Yan, Weifang Zheng
The 5 wt% Ru/AC catalysts were prepared using the impregnation method.
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Sulfonic groups modified carbon nanotubes: the decorative strategy for enhancing the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries

New J. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00927D, Communication
Chensong Yang, Yakun Tang, Yue Zhang, Xingyan Zeng, Mengyao Dai, Lang Liu
Porous carbon nanotubes can not only provide a large surface area for anchoring sulfur and restraining polysulfides, but also provide continuous conductive networks to facilitate ion transport in lithium-sulfur batteries...
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Regulating water decontamination and food safety by a reusable, nano-sized MOF@cotton@chitosan composite through nanomolar detection of the drug nitroxinil and organoarsenic feed additive p-arsanilic acid

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00066H, Paper
Subhrajyoti Ghosh, Debjit Mal, Shyam Biswas
MOF@cotton@chitosan composite for nanomolar fluorescence sensing of nitroxinil drug and p-arsanilic acid in real samples is presented.
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The structural evolution of CL-20-based energetic host–guest solvates at decomposition temperature according to the perceptions of THz spectroscopy

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CE01310C, Paper
Lu Shi, XiaoHui Duan, Hongzhen Li
This work employed variable-temperature THz spectroscopy to analyze the structural evolution of host–guest energetic CL-20/H2O2 and CL-20/H2O solvates, as well as the mechanism of intermolecular interactions using DFT calculation and MD simulation.
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First-principles prediction of a direct Z-scheme WSe2/HfS2 van der Waals heterostructure for overall photocatalytic water decomposition

CrystEngComm, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00267A, Paper
Yan Zhang, Zhi-Bo Qiang, Jian-Xin Ding, Kang-Xin Xie, Li Duan, Lei Ni
The direct Z-scheme heterostructures photocatalyst has been validated as an efficacious approach for addressing the energy source issues and environmental challenges. This manuscript employs the first-principles to scrutinize singular-layer WSe2...
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Noble-metal-free bimetallic nitride decorated CdS nanorods for photocatalytic hydrogen generation

CrystEngComm, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00216D, Paper
Lu Chen, Yu Zou Xia, Jiale Shi, Xiaohui Huang, Xiyao Liu, Guiyang Yan, Renkun Huang
Developing highly active and stable non-noble-metal cocatalyst-decorated semiconductors is desirable for the practical application of photocatalysis, which remains an open question. Herein, we report transition-metal nitride (Ni3FeN) loaded cadmium sulfide...
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Deconstructive annulation mediated one-pot synthesis of xanthene derivatives

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00093E, Paper
Balasubramaniyam Manikandan, Subbiah Thamotharan, Olivier Blacque, Subramaniapillai Selva Ganesan
One-pot, two-step methodology utilized for the sequential C–O/C–N cleavage followed by intramolecular/intermolecular annulation reaction.
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Truth and reconciliation through education : stories of decolonizing practices / edited by Yvonne Poitras Pratt, Sulyn Bodnaresko ; contributing editors, Patricia J. Danyluk, Elisa Lacerda-Vandenborn.

Edmonton, Alberta : Brush Education Inc., [2023]




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Decolonial underground pedagogy [electronic resource] : unschooling and subcultural learning for peace and human rights / Noah Romero.

London : Bloomsbury Academic, 2024.




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Obsessed - Why This Woman Deconstructs Antique Books To Save Them

Author, educator and book restorer Sophia Bogle has nerves of steel: one slip of the hand and a century-old first edition book could be ruined. Come inside her workshop as she breaks down the amazing deconstruction, revitalization, and reassembly that goes into her history preserving speciality.See more from Sophia Bogle: https://saveyourbooks.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJBBIfCt16lMtRiauQL964QDirector: Charlie JordanDirector of Photography: Paul RamseyEditor: Richard TrammellExpert: Sophia BogleCreative Producer: Wendi JonassenLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: D. Eric MartinezProduction Coordinator: Fernando DavilaCamera Operator: John GurneyAssistant Camera: Drew CannulettSound Mixer: Chad SaddlerPost Production Supervisor: Alexa DeutschPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAssistant Editor: Andy Morell




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Researchers develop new genetic model to decode breast cancer




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Machine learning for deconstructing contributions of atomic characterizations to achieve hybridization-determined electron transfer in a perovskite catalyst

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30722-30728
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05018E, Paper
Jun Zhu, Mengdan Song, Qiling Qian, Yang Yue, Guangren Qian, Jia Zhang
Machine learning deconstructed the atomic contribution of a perovskite to catalytic toluene decomposition and found that wider hybridization resulted in smaller impedance, faster electron transfer speed, and enhanced catalytic activity.
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Ir nanoparticles decorated NiFe metal–organic framework as a highly efficient and stable heterostructure electrocatalyst for overall seawater splitting

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06515H, Communication
Hefeng Wang, Zixiao Li, Zhengwei Cai, Chaoxin Yang, Shengjun Sun, Xiaoyan Wang, Min Zhang, Meng Yue, Dongdong Zheng, Asmaa Farouk, Mohamed S. Hamdy, Xuping Sun, Bo Tang
Ir nanoparticle decorated NiFe metal–organic framework on Ni foam (Ir@NiFe-MOF/NF) acts as a bifunctional catalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction and the hydrogen evolution reaction in alkaline seawater with excellent performance and stability.
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A π–d conjugated metal–organic framework decorated on a MXene-carbon nanofiber as a self-standing electrode for flexible supercapacitors

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06232A, Paper
Zahir Abbas, Shaikh M. Mobin
A c-MOF is grown on MX-CNF, which was prepared via electrospining method. Furthermore, it utilized for flexible supercapcitors with different flexibility angles.
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Decomposed body of woman found at construction site near Hyderabad




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Green-emitting CsPbI3 nanorods decorated with CsPb2I5 and Cs4PbI6 nanoclusters

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, 12,17611-17619
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03500C, Paper
Paundra Rizky Pratama, Azzah Dyah Pramata, Fuko Shiga, Jonas Karl Christopher N. Agutaya, Yusuke Inomata, Biplab Manna, Agung Purniawan, Yuji Akaishi, Tetsuya Kida
This work presents green-emitting CsPbI3 nanorods decorated Cs4PbI6 and CsPb2I5 nanoclusters with a color-tuning approach via multiple-phase combinations without changing elements. These materials have stable emission and color purity.
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Harnessing DNA computing and nanopore decoding for practical applications: from informatics to microRNA-targeting diagnostics

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00396E, Tutorial Review
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Sotaro Takiguchi, Nanami Takeuchi, Vasily Shenshin, Guillaume Gines, Anthony J. Genot, Jeff Nivala, Yannick Rondelez, Ryuji Kawano
This tutorial review provides fundamentals on DNA computing and nanopore-based decoding, highlighting recent advances towards microRNA-targeting diagnostic applications.
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Decorin in the spatial control of collagen mineralization

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02216A, Communication
Yuming Bai, Peng Wu, Qiufang Zhang, Feng Lin, Ling Hu, Zhisheng Zhang, Wenxia Huang, Yin Xiao, Qiliang Zuo
Understanding the molecular mechanism by which the periodontal ligament (PDL) is maintained un-calcified between two mineralized tissues (cementum and bone), may facilitate the functional repair and regeneration of the periodontium...
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Which Ladder to Climb? Decomposing Life Cycle Wage Dynamics [electronic journal].




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Unemployment Duration Variance Decomposition a la ABS: Evidence from Spain [electronic journal].




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Store expensiveness and consumer saving: Insights from a new decomposition of price dispersion [electronic journal].




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Decoupling the CES distribution circle with quality and beyond: equilibrium distributions and the CES-Logit nexus [electronic journal].




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Decomposing the Fiscal Multiplier [electronic journal].

National Bureau of Economic Research




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Decomposing Firm-Product Appeal: How important is Consumer Taste? [electronic journal].




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Low temperature decoherence dynamics in molecular spin systems using the Lindblad master equation

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05627B, Edge Article
Open Access
Timothy Krogmeier, Anthony W Schlimgen, Kade Head-Marsden
Understanding the spin dynamics in low-temperature settings is crucial to designing and optimizing molecular spin systems for use in emerging quantum technologies. At low temperatures, irreversible loss occurs due to...
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Rapid, Potent, and Persistent Covalent Chemical Probes to Deconvolute PI3Kα Signaling

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05459H, Edge Article
Open Access
Lukas Bissegger, Theodora Alexandra Alexandra Constantin, Erhan Keles, Luka Raguž, Isobel Barlow-Busch, Clara Orbegozo, Thorsten Schaefer, Valentina Borlandelli, Thomas Bohnacker, Rohitha SriRamaratnam, Alexander Schäfer, Matthias Gstaiger, John E. Burke, Chiara Borsari, Matthias Wymann
Chemical probes have gained importance in the elucidation of signal transduction in biology. Insufficient selectivity and potency, lack of cellular activity and inappropriate use of chemical probes has major consequences...
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P3MOT-decorated metal-porphyrin-based zirconium-MOF for the efficient electrochemical detection of 4-nitrobenzaldehyde

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2093-2100
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00152D, Paper
Wen-yi Chen, Xin-yu Huang, Qian Sun, En-qing Gao
Developed a novel hybrid P3MOT@PCN-222(Fe) via in situ polymerization for 4-NBA detection. Showcased broad detection range, high sensitivity, selectivity and stability, laying groundwork for environmental monitoring.
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Decoding the Xiaomi playbook

A look at the smart strategies that have taken the Chinese ‘internet company’ shooting to the top




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Thousands of decorative lights allegedly stolen from Ayodhya’s Ram Path and Bhakti Path

Complaint filed by contractor in charge of installation and maintenance said around 3,800 bamboo lights and 36 ‘gobo projector’ lights went missing in May