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.....»»
Disney"s plans for total dominance are well underway, PhD student argues
The cultural and economic behemoth that is the Walt Disney Company has steamrolled its way into the collective consciousness and shows no signs of slowing down. Their strategy involves a savvy and skilled combination of careful marketing, brand acqui.....»»
Apple TV+ travel show "The Reluctant Traveler" lands on February 24
Apple will premiere its Apple TV+ Eugene Levy-fronted travel series "The Reluctant Traveler" on February 24, 2023.Eugene Levy in "The Reluctant Traveler" [Apple TV+]Initially ordered in November 2021, "The Reluctant Traveler" puts Emmy Award-winning.....»»
Slopes iOS app gets major update with live, interactive ski maps for 200 resorts
Apple Design Award-winning ski and ride tracking app Slopes is out today with a big update – interactive maps available for more than 200 resorts around the world. The functionality brings live tracking for where you and your friends are with lift.....»»
IKEA and Sonos launch new SYMFONISK floor lamp speaker
IKEA and Sonos have partnered to launch SYMFONISK, a combination of floor lamp and speaker that blends into a living space.SYMFONISK speakerThe two companies first launched a SYMFONISK lamp speaker in 2019, and the new version acts as a floor lamp. T.....»»
Scientists pit AI algorithms against each other to optimize graphene nanotube synthesis
An international research team led by Skoltech scientists has identified the best artificial intelligence algorithm for determining the synthesis conditions that favor the formation of carbon nanotubes with properties tailored to specific application.....»»
The best places to land in Fortnite for Chapter 4
While having accurate aim is key to winning in Fortnite, so is choosing a good drop spot. Here are the best Fortnite drop spots during Chapter 4, Season 1......»»
Efficient synthesis of quinine paves way for malarial drug development
Malaria is one of the world's "big three" infectious diseases. In 2020 alone, it infected roughly 240,000 million people and caused 630,000 deaths worldwide......»»
Chemists develop reactions for the general synthesis of promising unexplored compounds
Chemists at Scripps Research have devised the first general method for synthesizing a family of compounds called 1,2,3,5-tetrazines, which hold great promise for making pharmaceuticals, biological probes and other chemical products......»»
Can "voluntourism" outgrow the white savior stereotype and make a positive change post-pandemic?
As the tourism industry emerges from pandemic shutdowns and border closures, so too is "voluntourism," the sometimes controversial combination of overseas volunteer work and more traditional tourist experiences......»»
Researchers adapt a Nobel Prize-winning method to design new, ultra-powerful X-ray systems
If scientists want to push the boundaries of, say, an X-ray laser, they may need to create some new technology. But occasionally there's no need to reinvent the wheel. Instead, scientists simply come up with a new way to use it......»»
Micro LED, optical waveguide combination to become new mainstream for AR optical systems, says DIGITIMES Research
The quality of optical systems has a high influence on users' immersion experience when using VR, AR, or MR. With the birth of Micro LED-based micro-displays in 2022 and the popularity of optical waveguide technologies among optical combiner develope.....»»
Taiwan"s award-winning student paper shows breakthrough in stacking GeSn nanosheet transistors
A National Taiwan University (NTU) student research paper won the semiconductor industry's prestigious IEDM's 2021 Roger A. Haken Best Student Paper Award, demonstrating capabilities of stacking eight Ge0.9Sn0.1 ultrathin bodies with a thickness unde.....»»
Taiwan"s award-winning student paper show breakthrough in stacking GeSn nanosheet transistors
A National Taiwan University (NTU) student research paper won the semiconductor industry's prestigious IEDM's 2021 Roger A. Haken Best Student Paper Award, demonstrating capabilities of stacking eight Ge0.9Sn0.1 ultrathin bodies with a thickness unde.....»»
New quantum dots study uncovers implications for biological imaging
A new study involving researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago achieved a milestone in the synthesis of multifunctional photonic nanomaterials......»»
How to edit the genes of nature"s master manipulators
CRISPR, the Nobel Prize-winning gene editing technology, is poised to have a profound impact on the fields of microbiology and medicine yet again......»»
Apple slices its AI image synthesis times in half with new Stable Diffusion fix
Creating AI-generated images on Macs, iPhones, and iPads just got a lot faster. Enlarge / Two examples of Stable Diffusion-generated artwork provided by Apple. (credit: Apple) On Wednesday, Apple released optimizations t.....»»
Combination of behavior change campaigns and technology could help keep air pollution to a minimum in schools
Surrey's Global Center for Clean Air Research (GCARE) found that campaigns aimed at changing the behavior of parents, teachers and the local community can reduce outdoor nitrogen dioxide exposure by up to 23% compared to business-as-usual activities......»»
From biomass to functional crystalline diamond nanothread
New research from a team of scientists led by Drs. Kuo Li and Haiyan Zheng from the Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research (HPSTAR) reported the first synthesis of a three-dimensional crystalline carbon nanothread (CNThs) f.....»»
Apple announces the winning apps and games in the App Store Awards
The winners of this year's App Store Awards for apps and games have been announced, with 16 titles singled out for their excellence and cultural impact.Each year the App Store's editorial teams from around the world jointly spotlight a series of apps.....»»
Unlocking the organic chemistry of anhydrous dinitrogen trioxide through continuous flow process technology
Researchers at CiTOS—Center for Integrated Technology and Organic Synthesis (University of Liège, BE) led by Jean-Christophe Monbaliu have devised an on-demand flow platform for the generation of anhydrous dinitrogen trioxide (N2O3), a very potent.....»»