A radical new approach in synthetic chemistry
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory helped measure how unpaired electrons in atoms at one end of a molecule can drive chemical reactivity on the molecule's opposite side. As described in a paper recently.....»»
Researchers explore design of polar crystalline solids of pure molecular materials
Harmeet Bhoday, a Missouri S&T Ph.D. student in chemistry from Chandigarh, India, was the lead author of an article titled "Perfect Polar Alignment of Parallel Beloamphiphile Layers: Improved Structural Design Bias Realized in Ferroelectric Crystals.....»»
Toyota design boss asks if radical Lexus next-gen EV styling ‘going to be OK?"
As Lexus readies a next generation of electric vehicles with a radical, new design language, design bosses promise the departure will be as dramatic as when the Japanese premium brand introduced its polarizing spindle grille. The new guiding mantra a.....»»
Light-activated polymerization methods unlock new possibilities for intracellular applications
Synthetic polymers play a crucial role in cell biology, serving as delivery vehicles for DNA and drugs, acting as fluorescent probes for cellular sensing, functioning as bioinks for tissue engineering, and mimicking biological functionality (e.g., ar.....»»
iPhone 17 Air: How ultra-thin will it be? These hints are telling
Apple has a lot in store for September’s iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16. Next fall, however, will bring bigger changes thanks to a new iPhone 17 Air joining the lineup. The 17 Air’s main draw will be a radical, ultra-thin new design. But how thin ca.....»»
Molecularly imprinted polymers help get the stink out of smoke-tainted wine
Wildfires can damage crops, even if flames come nowhere near the plants. One outcome can be an unpleasant flavor and smell of wine that is made from grapes exposed to smoke. But researchers report in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry tha.....»»
Exploring the relevance of scaled agile practices to agile portfolio management
The business environment is constantly changing, and sometimes does so very rapidly. Research published in the International Journal of Agile Systems and Management discusses how agile portfolio management (APM) has emerged as a useful approach to al.....»»
Using high resolution mass spectrometry to study fuel chemistry
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory researcher Mark Romanczyk, Ph.D., developed new analytical methods to rapidly analyze fuels and complex petroleum products by using high-resolution mass spectrometry......»»
Rezonate’s mid-market solution reduces the cloud identity attack surface
Rezonate announced a new identity security solution for mid-market companies. The offering proactively reduces the identity attack surface and improves compliance efforts in a fraction of the time of legacy IAM tools or manual methods. This approach.....»»
Discovery explains the chemistry behind the cell"s energy molecule
An international research team led by Professor Magnus Wolf-Watz at Umeå University has discovered how the magnesium atom directs the chemistry that catalyzes the production of the energy molecule ATP in a cell. The study is published in the journal.....»»
Breaking open the AI black box, team finds key chemistry for solar energy and beyond
Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool for researchers, but with a significant limitation: the inability to explain how it came to its decisions, a problem known as the "AI black box.".....»»
Kamikaze termites protect their colony with the help of a special enzyme whose secrets have now been uncovered
Researchers from the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, in cooperation with colleagues from the Faculty of Tropical AgriScience of the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague, are unraveling the myst.....»»
Dual protein analysis approach provides potential way to slow cancer growth
Fighting cancer effectively often involves stopping cancer cells from multiplying, which requires understanding proteins that the cells rely on to survive. Protein profiling plays a critical role in this process by helping researchers identify protei.....»»
Study proposes generalized approach to light-matter interactions
A study coordinated by the University of Trento with the University of Chicago proposes a generalized approach to the interactions between electrons and light. In the future, it may contribute to the development of quantum technologies as well as to.....»»
Unlocking crop yield potential: New modeling approach for sustainable agriculture
Predicting crop yields is a significant challenge in modern agriculture, especially under fluctuating environmental conditions. With the escalating demand for sustainable food production, understanding the complex interplay between environmental fact.....»»
Astrophysicists use AI to precisely calculate universe"s "settings"
The standard model of the universe relies on just six numbers. Using a new approach powered by artificial intelligence, researchers at the Flatiron Institute and their colleagues extracted information hidden in the distribution of galaxies to estimat.....»»
Hybrid imaging approach reveals microbes in 3D
Caltech researchers have developed a new method to create three-dimensional images of complex communities of bacteria and plant roots. The technology synthesizes two traditional methods of imaging: visualizing microbes with fluorescence and a noninva.....»»
Security Bite: Cybercrime projected to cost $326,000 every second by 2025
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»
The promise of synthetic cells
For over a decade, scientists have made extraordinary progress on the long-held dream of fabricating an entire cell from nonliving molecules and materials......»»
Like The Crow remake? Then watch these 3 movies right now
Bill Skarsgård's The Crow is now in theaters, and if you liked its approach to the classic story of Eric Draven, then you'll surely like these movies, too......»»
Why turning on your subtitles might be more radical than you think
In an interview with Digital Trends, Henry Warren, co-founder of Turn on the Subtitles, explains why opting in for subtitles can improve a child's literacy......»»