Research finds geochemical landscape drives musk oxen reproductive success
Researchers have studied Greenland musk oxen that have been followed for 25 years to see how their feeding habits affect their reproductive success. And it turns out that when they go to areas with more copper and selenium in the ground, they have mo.....»»
A novel catalyst for efficient oxidation of inactive alkanes
A discovery in the field of catalysis has emerged from the laboratories of Professor Jaeheung Cho and his team in the Department of Chemistry at UNIST. Their pioneering work has led to the development of a copper(II)–alkylperoxo complex that could.....»»
EV battery parts supplier Addionics plans $400 million copper foil investment in U.S.
Battery components supplier Addionics said it will spend $400 million to open U.S. facilities as part of a plan to boost production of crucial components for electric vehicle batteries domestically......»»
Heterogeneous copper photocatalysis for production of diverse bioactive compounds
Professor Jian He, from the Department of Chemistry at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), has spearheaded a research endeavor aimed at revolutionizing organic synthesis. His research team has successfully developed a novel heterogeneous copper photoc.....»»
How to get Silver and Copper Keys in Palworld
Finding a chest in Palworld is exciting, but not so much if you can't open it. Most chests need either a silver or copper key, which we will help you find......»»
“Don’t let them drop us!” Landline users protest AT&T copper retirement plan
California hears protests as AT&T seeks end to Carrier of Last Resort obligation. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | CalypsoArt) AT&T's application to end its landline phone obligations in California is drawing protest from.....»»
Novel strategy for ultrahigh density copper single atom enzymes developed for tumor therapies
A research group led by Prof. Wang Hui and Prof. Zhang Xin from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences introduced a new strategy to prepare ultrahigh density copper single-atom enzymes for tumor self-cascade catal.....»»
St. Croix tap water remains unsafe to drink as US Virgin Islands offer short-term solutions
With no date in sight for when it will be safe to drink tap water again on the island of St. Croix, officials in the U.S. Virgin Islands announced Wednesday night that they would distribute water filters and provide free lead and copper testing as th.....»»
Unraveling the impact of edge cracks on superconducting REBCO tapes: A leap in material durability and efficiency
In the realm of superconductivity, the durability and efficiency of materials like REBCO (Rare Earth Barium Copper Oxide) tapes are crucial for application in various high-tech fields. However, these materials face challenges, particularly when it co.....»»
Adding a small amount of solid carbon to copper boosts its conductivity
A common carbon compound is enabling remarkable performance enhancements when mixed in just the right proportion with copper to make electrical wires. It's a phenomenon that defies conventional wisdom about how metals conduct electricity......»»
10 cool Tesla Cybertruck features and innovations
The Cybertruck is like nothing else on the outside with its stainless steel skin and geometric design. On the inside, it's packed with innovations such as a 48-volt electrical system that saves copper wire and weight......»»
A cause for "strange" behavior of cuprates discovered, with superconductor ramifications
A recent study published in Nature Communications by researchers from Politecnico di Milano, Chalmers University of Technology in Göteborg and Sapienza University of Rome sheds light on one of the many mysteries of high-critical-temperature copper-b.....»»
How IRON MAN (IMA) is involved in copper homeostasis in plants
Copper (Cu) availability is critical for plant growth and development and for food yield and quality. It is essential for plants to maintain Cu homeostasis. To maintain Cu homeostasis in different tissues and organs, the uptake and transport of Cu mu.....»»
When physics meets biology: Prion protein orchestrates liquid–liquid phase separation with copper
In a study published in Science Advances, researchers from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE-Berlin) shed light on the intricate dance between the prion protein and copper ions.....»»
Chemists use oxygen, copper "scissors" to make cheaper drug treatments possible
Drugs to treat cancer are often very expensive to produce, resulting in high costs for the patients who need them. Thanks to pathbreaking research by UCLA chemists, led by organic chemistry professor Ohyun Kwon, the price of drug treatments for cance.....»»
NASA"s robotic prospectors are helping scientists understand what asteroids are made of, setting the stage for mining
The cars, cellphones, computers and televisions that people in the U.S. use every day require metals like copper, cobalt and platinum to build. Demand from the electronics industry for these metals is only rising, and companies are constantly searchi.....»»
All mines eventually close—how can mining towns like Mount Isa best manage the ups and downs?
The announcement by Glencore last week that its Mount Isa copper mines will close in 2025 is significant for the town......»»
Increased vitamin C may mitigate copper toxicity in kiwifruit
Kiwifruit is a popular, commercially available fruit packed with nutrients. Over the last decade, the cultivation of kiwifruit has been plagued by a severe epidemic caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa)......»»
A non-exploitative economy favored the splendor of the Iberian Peninsula"s Copper Age communities, says study
A study by UAB researchers describes the productive forces of the Chalcolithic communities of the southern half of the Iberian Peninsula as being very diverse, both in the type of tasks performed and in intensity, with a high degree of cooperation an.....»»
iPhone 17 Pro could be first to use space-saving resin coated copper mainboard
In his latest prediction of things that aren’t happening next year, Ming-Chi Kuo shares a brief research note on how soon Apple could implement resin coated copper (RCC) components in the iPhone. more….....»»