A high-efficiency photocatalyst for converting carbon dioxide into environmentally friendly energy using sunlight
DGIST Professor In Su-il's research team has developed a high-efficiency photocatalyst that utilizes sunlight to convert carbon dioxide (CO2), the primary cause of global warming, into methane (CH4) fuel. The research team expects that this environme.....»»
Solid-state reaction among multiphase multicomponent ceramic enhances ablation performance, study finds
Multicomponent ultra-high temperature ceramic (UHTC) has attracted much attention in research due to its superior high-temperature mechanical properties, lower thermal conductivity and enhanced oxidation resistance......»»
High hopes for carbon capture, underground storage
Capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere to store underground "sounds too good to be true", a climate expert told AFP, yet the technology to increase its capacity tenfold is already being tested......»»
MATE transporter facilitates bitter saponin transport from cytoplasm to vacuole
Domestic soybeans serve as an important source of healthy edible plant oil and high-quality plant protein in our food culture. In addition to the well-known components of oil (approximately 20%), protein (approximately 40%), and carbohydrates (approx.....»»
Every drop counts: New algorithm tracks Texas"s daily reservoir evaporation rates
Summer can be an extra challenging time for Texas's 189 major water supply reservoirs. With temperatures consistently reaching 100 degrees or higher, reservoir evaporation rates see high increases......»»
This Lenovo ThinkPad X1 is over $1,600 off in a surprise sale
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, a powerful laptop that will surely boost your productivity, is available from Lenovo for nearly half-price at $1,602 off......»»
No one has seen the data behind Tyson’s “climate friendly beef” claim
Millions of taxpayer dollars flow to livestock companies raising "low carbon" beef. Enlarge / The Environmental Working Group published a new analysis on Wednesday outlining its efforts to push the USDA for more transparency, inc.....»»
Development of ultra-high-efficiency pure red light-emitting devices with enhanced color representation
DGIST Professor Jiwoong Yang's team in the Energy Science and Engineering Department has successfully manufactured high-performance, skin-attachable perovskite pure red light-emitting devices to create various forms of wearable displays......»»
How rising treelines can affect Alpine lakes
An EPFL scientist along with colleagues from universities across Europe have completed the first-ever quantitative study of the changes that soil organic matter from forests can cause in high-altitude and high-latitude lakes once it's dissolved in th.....»»
Matter gains support for kitchen appliances, adds new energy-tracking features
The Matter 1.3 update adds support for several kitchen appliances, introduces new energy-tracking features, and improves its entertainment center functionality......»»
Apple Pencil Pro packaging is an inspiring piece of art
Love those artistic Apple logos promoting the latest iPad event? It turns out the new carries that same energy with its packaging. more….....»»
Veeam fixes RCE flaw in backup management platform (CVE-2024-29212)
Veeam has patched a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-29212) in Veeam Service Provider Console (VSPC) and is urging customers to implement the patch. About CVE-2024-29212 Veeam Service Provider Console is a cloud platform used by managed services.....»»
Google Removes Pirate IPTV Services From UK Search Results
Acting on a notice from Sky, Google has removed the websites of several pirate IPTV services from its UK search results. The domain names in question were previously blocked by local Internet providers in response to a High Court order. The recent ac.....»»
5 Energy-Saving Tips for Condo Living
Energy consumption is a habit-based process regardless of whether you’re living in a house or a condo at the Emerald of Katong. Homeowners who wish to see reduced energy bills and their carbon footprint can try these five tips to save electricity......»»
Study reveals flaw in long-accepted approximation used in water simulations
Computational scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have published a study in the Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation that questions a long-accepted factor in simulating the molecular dynamics of water: the 2-f.....»»
A photocatalyst for sustainable syngas production from greenhouse gases
Researchers have developed a novel photocatalyst, named Rh/InGaN1-xOx, which is a nanoarchitecture consisting of rhodium nanoparticles anchored on oxygen-modified indium gallium nitride nanowires grown on silicon substrates......»»
Proton-lithium interactions model lays the foundation for unlocking the secrets of stellar reactions
The reactions between protons and lithium isotopes, especially lithium-6, are pivotal for several domains ranging from nuclear energy applications to astrophysics. The detailed understanding of these interactions aids in improving models for neutron.....»»
Apple reduces iPad 10 price to $349, discontinues iPad 9 with Home button
While refreshing the iPad line at the mid to high end, Apple has also rejiggered the starting lineup as well. Starting today, the iPad 10th generation is priced from $349. Meanwhile, the iPad 9th generation is discontinued, ending the era of Home but.....»»
Apple Pencil Pro vs USB-C, 2, and 1: What’s different?
Last fall Apple launched an Apple Pencil with USB-C and a mix of features from the premium while holding some back to keep the price tag at $50 below the high-end model. Now the Apple Pencil Pro has arrived. Here’s how Apple Pencil Pro vs USB-C, 2.....»»
Apple’s theatrical movie strategy may soon start to shift, says report
In the last year, Apple has significantly ramped up its movie offerings with a string of high-budget, big-name films receiving wide theatrical releases and long exclusivity windows before hitting Apple TV+. While the earlier days of Apple-funded.....»»
Microsoft shuts down Bethesda’s Hi-Fi Rush, Redfall studios
Xbox maker wants to "prioritiz[e] high-impact titles" according to letter to staff. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Microsoft telling Hi-Fi Rush maker Tango Gameworks they no longer exist as a studio. (credit: Tango Gameworks).....»»