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.....»»
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.....»»
These little wooden dolls might actually have souls
Teenage Engineering’s Choir is a magical combination of technical power and design whimsy. Teenage Engineering’s new Choir is the most whimsical and beautiful product I have seen in years. The eight wooden dolls can sing in harmony, li.....»»
Why 2 Is the Best Number and Other Secrets from a MacArthur-Winning Mathematician
Mathematician Melanie Matchett Wood seeks creative ways of solving open math problems.....»»
World"s first industrial model of a flow photo-on-demand synthesis system that uses chloroform as the precursor
Various chemical products, such as polymers and pharmaceutical intermediates, are currently synthesized with phosgene as their precursor or raw material. However, phosgene is highly toxic and this usage poses safety risks. Thus, there is demand for t.....»»
Apple Fitness+ adds new Time to Walk episode with musician Chaka Khan
Apple is continuing to expand its popular Time to Walk series for Apple Fitness+ users. This time, the company has added a new Time to Walk workout featuring 10-time Grammy award winning musician Chaka Khan. more… The post Apple Fitness+ adds new.....»»
A combination of ultrasound and nanobubbles allows cancerous tumors to be destroyed without invasive treatments
A new technology developed at Tel Aviv University makes it possible to destroy cancerous tumors in a targeted manner, via a combination of ultrasound and the injection of nanobubbles into the bloodstream. According to the research team, unlike invasi.....»»
How to play with friends in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
In Warzone 2.0, you'll stand a higher chance of winning if you play with friends. Here's how to invite friends to a party in Warzone 2.0......»»
Generality vs. specificity: Unraveling the electric double layer structure of highly ionic liquid electrolytes
Using a combination of simulation and experimental techniques, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Material Science and Engineering researchers have been able to identify the electric double layer structure of an ionic liquid on a series of cryst.....»»
Here’s how to take screenshots on your iPad using gestures with iPadOS 16
For years, users have been able to take screenshots of their iPhones and iPads by pressing a combination of physical buttons. But in recent versions of iPadOS, such as iPadOS 16, there’s another way to quickly take screenshots of your iPad without.....»»
Forcepoint Data Visibility delivers panoramic view of all unstructured data
Forcepoint announced Forcepoint Data Visibility powered by Getvisibility, which provides clear views of all unstructured data to reduce the risk of data loss, data breaches and non-compliance. The combination of panoramic data visibility, AI models f.....»»
Nerd Out about Art with us on November 18th!
Earlier this year, we teamed up with our lovely friends at Hackster for a new virtual experience: Hangout & Nerdout! This Zoom-based combination panel-nerd-fest and interactive hangout has been a blast with our previous topics of Wearables and Susta.....»»
Enzymatic synthesis of primary, secondary and tertiary amines containing two stereocenters
In a paper just published in ACS Catalysis, the Biocatalysis research group at the University of Amsterdam's Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Synthesis presents a versatile method for the synthesis of primary, secondary, and tertiary amines contai.....»»
Engineering yeast enables high-level production of diterpenoid sclareol
Sclareol, a precursor for synthesis of fragrant chemical compound Ambrox, is traditionally extracted from the flowers and leaves of Salvia sclarea. However, it requires laborious and cost-intensive purification procedures due to the low concentration.....»»