A catalyst for electronically controlled C–H functionalization
The Chirik Group at the Princeton Department of Chemistry is chipping away at one of the great challenges of metal-catalyzed C–H functionalization with a new method that uses a cobalt catalyst to differentiate between bonds in fluoroarenes, functio.....»»
VicOne partners with BlackBerry to help detect cyberthreats to connected cars
VicOne announced a partnership with BlackBerry to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of the automotive ecosystem. By leveraging ML processing at the edge and cloud-controlled access to vehicle data, the partnership will enable car manufacturers and.....»»
Precision coating boosts nanomedicine
A study published in the International Journal of Nanotechnology has looked at the controlled synthesis and coating of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), specifically using oleic acid (OA) and polyethylene glycol (PEG). These two well-studied polymers ca.....»»
Catalyst launches dog collar for AirTag & rugged iPhone 15 cases
Catalyst unveiled the innovative Catalyst Dog Collar for AirTag and the advanced Total Protection Cases for iPhone 15 Pro models, marking a significant expansion in their range of protective solutions.New iPhone case from CatalystThe Catalyst Dog Col.....»»
I controlled this smart plant with my iPhone and I’m in love
I used my iPhone 15 Pro to control one of the coolest little gadgets I've received so far — a smart plant......»»
Photochemistry and a new catalyst could make fertilizer more sustainable
Georgia Tech engineers are working to make fertilizer more sustainable—from production to productive reuse of the runoff after application—and a pair of new studies is offering promising avenues at both ends of the process......»»
Researchers develop efficient and accessible single-molecule platform for detecting various amylin species
A research team led by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed an optical plasmonic tweezer-controlled Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) platform that utilizes on-and-off control of light to probe various amy.....»»
In a world run by catalysts, why is optimizing them still so tough?
We depend on catalysts to turn our milk into yogurt, to produce Post-It notes from paper pulp, and to unlock renewable energy sources like biofuels. Finding optimal catalyst materials for specific reactions requires laborious experiments and computat.....»»
On-demand conformation of an artificial cytoskeleton
Peptide nanotubes are tubular-shaped structures formed by the controlled stacking of cyclic peptide components. These hollow biomaterials show inner and outer faces, allowing control over their properties......»»
Scientists develop bio-pesticide from fungi to control a beetle and protect Eucalyptus plantations
Gonipterus platensis, or the Eucalyptus snout beetle, has a heavy impact on Eucalyptus forest plantations worldwide, and are mostly controlled using the micro wasp Anaphes spp, although control rates rarely become financially viable. This led a team.....»»
Study finds fires of war overtook climate-controlled fires along the eastern Silk Road
Human activities such as intentional burning, agriculture, pastoralism, and metallurgy can affect the frequency of fire in an ecosystem. Guanghui Dong, Aifeng Zhou and colleagues investigated whether another typical human activity has influenced fire.....»»
Lutron Caseta HomeKit lights level up with auto-off timers
The Lutron dimmer and switch lineup is a compelling option as you get hardwired switches that work like standard ones but can also be controlled with HomeKit, Alexa, Google Assistant, and more. Now Lutron has added a new feature that even Apple’s.....»»
Basic monthly income trial shows promise with significant reduction in homelessness
Researchers at the Center for Homelessness, Housing, and Health Equity Research at the University of Southern California released an interim report on the first six months of a randomized controlled trial to study the impact of a basic income and soc.....»»
New catalyst opens efficient conversion from nitrate pollution to valuable ammonia
Pollution spewing from a booming global economy poses a number of different threats to human health. Researchers from Zhongyuan University of Technology proposed a new possible avenue to efficiently convert nitrate, a widespread water pollutant, back.....»»
Green hydrogen: Improving the stability of iridium catalysts with titanium oxides
Anodes for the electrolytic splitting of water are usually iridium-based materials. In order to increase the stability of the iridium catalyst, a team at HZB and a group at HI-ERN have now produced a so-called material library: a sample in which the.....»»
Researchers compare controlled release of bisphosphonates
Bisphosphonate (BP) drugs are a common treatment strategy to combat calcium-related metabolic disorders, osteoporosis being the most widely known one. These drugs offer several benefits but are plagued by side-effects. One approach to mitigate these.....»»
Catalyst makes drugs inside the body to minimize side effects
A highly active catalyst capable of synthesizing drug molecules within the body has been developed by RIKEN chemists. In mice, an anticancer drug assembled near tumors using the injected catalyst suppressed tumor growth......»»
A catalyst for electronically controlled C–H functionalization
The Chirik Group at the Princeton Department of Chemistry is chipping away at one of the great challenges of metal-catalyzed C–H functionalization with a new method that uses a cobalt catalyst to differentiate between bonds in fluoroarenes, functio.....»»
Gaining more control over the fabrication of surface micro/nano structures using ultrafast lasers
Surface functionalization via micro/nano structuring is not only a thriving research area inspired by bionics but also of great importance for various practical applications. The key to achieving various surface functions is the fabrication of surfac.....»»
This is your excuse to buy a temperature controlled smart mug
If you always struggle with your hot drink getting cold, the Ember Mug 2 might be the solution, and this deal knocks $30 off the price......»»
AI recognizes the tempo and stages of embryonic development
Animal embryos go through a series of characteristic developmental stages on their journey from a fertilized egg cell to a functional organism. This biological process is largely genetically controlled and follows a similar pattern across different a.....»»