A winning combination for glycoprotein synthesis
Many processes in the body are regulated by the functions of proteins. For example, almost all molecules—such as DNA, proteins, oligosaccharides, and small bioactive molecules—are generated by enzymes. However, changes in protein functions in res.....»»
All-New 2024 Ford Ranger Goes Heavy on Tech, Style
Ford has revealed the all-new 2024 Ford Ranger, showing off a truck inspired by its award-winning smaller sibling and getting ample upgrades in everything from power to tech. Oh, and it’s getting a high-performance Raptor model as well. Ford Cranks.....»»
Are Tesla"s price cuts a winning strategy?
With Tesla's global electric vehicle production exceeding deliveries for four consecutive quarters, accumulating a gap of nearly 78,000 vehicles, it is evident why Tesla has chosen price reduction as its promotional strategy, even at the expense of d.....»»
Monster DNA Max review: 360 degrees of fun
With a compelling combination of omnidirectional sound, wireless charging, and floating, pool-ready chassis, it's hard not to like the Monster DNA Max......»»
Accenture invests in SpiderOak to elevate satellite communications security in space
Accenture has made a strategic investment, through Accenture Ventures, in SpiderOak. SpiderOak’s OrbitSecure product suite brings zero trust security to zero gravity environments. OrbitSecure leverages a combination of no-knowledge encryption and d.....»»
Room-temperature, solid-state synthesis of high-quality CCI thin films
Advanced electronic devices require high-quality materials such as metal halide phosphors that can effectively convert light into measurable signals. Toxic element-free copper-based iodides such as cesium copper iodide (Cs3Cu2I5: CCI) are particularl.....»»
High-temperature shock synthesis of high-entropy alloy nanoparticles for catalysis
High-temperature shock (HTS) is an emerging synthesis method with kinetics-dominated non-equilibrium characteristics, which can achieve an ultrafast heating/cooling rate of ~105 K/s and a peak temperature larger than ~3000 K within a time scale of se.....»»
Reading chemicals inside the brain with an aptamer/microelectronic fiber combination
A research group has developed a neural device that detects specific neurotransmitters in the brain with high sensitivity and selectivity by combining multifunctional fibers and DNA molecular probes. Details of the research were published in the jour.....»»
Is it an ant? Is it a plant? No, it"s a spider combining camouflage and movement mimicry
A species of tiny, colorful jumping spider employs two lines of defense to avoid being eaten: camouflaging with plants and walking like an ant. Researchers report May 17 in the journal iScience that this combination of camouflage and movement mimicry.....»»
Designing 3D-printed pills with desired drug release
Don't be surprised to see pills with unusual shapes in the future. At first sight they may look funny, but they can release pharmaceuticals inside the body in a controlled manner. Using a combination of advanced computational methods and 3D printing,.....»»
Apochromatic X-ray focusing
A team of scientists from the Paul Scherrer Institut, the University of Basel and DESY have demonstrated the first-ever realization of apochromatic X-ray focusing using a tailored combination of a refractive lens and a Fresnel zone plate. This innova.....»»
Researchers develop solution-processible single-crystal porous organic polymer
Synthetic organic polymers are typically insoluble polycrystalline or amorphous products rather than single crystals. The direct synthesis of single-crystal porous polymers remains a challenge in polymer science and crystal engineering......»»
Unraveling the mysteries of p62-bodies and the cellular recycling pathway
Our body functioning is delicately balanced between the synthesis and breakdown of various cellular components. When these cellular components grow old or get damaged, they are digested by a process called autophagy—literally, "self-eating." This p.....»»
Pixel 7a review: More of Google’s winning formula
The Pixel 7a packs a 90 Hz display, wireless charging, and lots more aluminum. The Pixel 7a, now packing a 90 Hz display. [credit:.....»»
Engineering self-integrated atomic quantum wires to form nano-networks
Quantum advances rely on the production of nanoscale wires that are based on several state-of-the-art nanolithographic technologies, to develop wires via bottom-up synthesis. However, a critical challenge is to grow uniform atomic crystalline wires a.....»»
Waratek adds API security capabilities to its Java Security Platform
Waratek introduced API security to its Java Security Platform, giving customers the ability to scale strategic risk mitigation in the enterprise. This unique combination provides turnkey protection against bytecode and serialization vulnerabilities,.....»»
Auto industry evolution inspires new direction at seating supplier Adient
It's no longer about growing market share at all costs, or winning every contract no matter the value proposition, Adient CEO Doug Del Grosso says......»»
Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 review: a winning collection of adventures
Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 delivers another thrillingly original, visually vibrant batch of galactic adventures......»»
Chemists find that metal atoms play key role in fine organic synthesis
A small team of chemists at the Russian Academy of Sciences, has found that metal atoms, not nanoparticles, play the key role in catalysts used in fine organic synthesis. In the study, reported in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, the gro.....»»
Light amplification by stimulated emission from electrically driven colloidal quantum dots finally achieved
In a result decades in the making, Los Alamos scientists have achieved light amplification with electrically driven devices based on solution-cast semiconductor nanocrystals—tiny specs of semiconductor matter made via chemical synthesis and often c.....»»
A fresh look at 1,2,3-cyclohexatriene shows it could be used as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis
A team of chemists at the University of California, Los Angeles has found that the benzene isomer 1,2,3-cyclohexatriene has the potential to be a versatile reagent in organic synthesis. In their study, reported in the journal Nature, Andrew Kelleghan.....»»