AI-enabled portable e-nose sniffs out harmful molecules
Consider this—there is no cheap, at-home device that can tell you milk has gone bad faster than your nose. One whiff and you know that the milk has gone rancid. Humans have created technologies that allow us to see distant stars and single atoms bu.....»»
Best 14-inch laptops for 2024: tested and reviewed
Good 14-inch laptops offer a little more display space while still being lightweight and portable. These are the best 14-inch laptops for all sorts of needs......»»
Exploring the effect of ring closing on fluorescence of supramolecular polymers
In supramolecular chemistry, the self-assembly state of molecules plays a significant role in determining their tangible properties. Controlling the self-assembled state has garnered significant attention as it can be exploited to design materials wi.....»»
Scientists identify water molecules on asteroids for the first time
Using data from the retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA)—a joint project of NASA and the German Space Agency at DLR—Southwest Research Institute scientists have discovered, for the first time, water molecules on the su.....»»
Why you might start to hate the influencers you once loved
Tattle Life, an anonymous gossip forum, has been described as "the most toxic place on the internet." "Fake boobs, fake teeth, fake nose, fake life," "Career is down the drain; she's still so vain!" and "Always the wedding guest but never the bride".....»»
Helium droplets capture double water structure
An elusive structure involving two water molecules, which had been predicted but never observed, has been isolated by RIKEN chemists. This finding could have implications for a wide range of fields ranging from astrochemistry to corrosion of metals......»»
Understanding the chemical communication between cells
Like the people they make up, cells communicate by bumping into one another and exchanging handshakes. Unlike people, cells perform these handshakes using the diverse range of sugar molecules coating their surface like trees covering a landscape. Han.....»»
Researchers discover cosmic dust storms from Type 1a supernova
Cosmic dust—like dust on Earth—comprises groupings of molecules that have condensed and stuck together in a grain. But the exact nature of dust creation in the universe has long been a mystery. Now, however, an international team of astronomers f.....»»
About a third of employees have faced bullying at work—here"s how to recognize and deal with it
The phenomenon of bullying, harassment and sexual abuse in workplaces throughout North America is widespread and harmful to both individuals and organizations. In fact, bullying at work affects up to 30% of workers over time......»»
Could protecting our proteins help us prevent aging?
Existing theories on the chemistry of aging are being turned on their head, thanks in particular to a small, ultra-resistant bacterium capable of "coming back to life" after extremely harmful attacks......»»
Probing proton pumping: New findings on protein folding in bacteriorhodopsin
When it comes to drug development, membrane proteins play a crucial role, with about 50% of drugs targeting these molecules. Understanding the function of these membrane proteins, which connect to the membranes of cells, is important for designing th.....»»
Beyond cells: Unveiling the potential of genetic circuits on single DNA molecules
In a new Nature Communications study, researchers have explored the construction of genetic circuits on single DNA molecules, demonstrating localized protein synthesis as a guiding principle for dissipative nanodevices, offering insights into artific.....»»
Green doesn"t always mean clean: Cleaning products urgently need better regulation, researchers warn
Many cleaning products labeled as "green" emit just as many harmful chemicals as regular products, new research has revealed......»»
How molecular systems at the origin of life may have evolved: Rise of the nanomachines
By attaching molecules together, scientists at Université de Montréal think they've found how molecular systems at the origin of life evolved to create complex self-regulating functions......»»
High fidelity spatial mode quantum gates enabled by diffractive neural networks
Reliable quantum gates are the fundamental component of quantum information processing. However, achieving high-dimensional unitary transformations in a scalable and compact manner with ultrahigh fidelities remains a great challenge......»»
Social media algorithms amplify misogynistic content to teens: Report
Social media algorithms amplify extreme content, such as misogynistic posts, which normalizes harmful ideologies for young people, finds a new report co-authored by Professor Nicola Shaughnessy from the University's School of Arts......»»
Structural isomerization of individual molecules using a scanning tunneling microscope probe
An international research team has succeeded for the first time in controlling the chirality of individual molecules through structural isomerization. The team, led by NIMS, the Osaka University Graduate School of Science and the Kanazawa University.....»»
The Samsung T7 portable SSD is SUPER CHEAP right now!
If you are looking for external storage, SSDs are the way to go, especially with this deal that the Samsung T7 is enjoying right now! The post The Samsung T7 portable SSD is SUPER CHEAP right now! appeared first on Phandroid. It used to be.....»»
MagSafe Monday: The Pelican MagSafe Wallet is an ideal wallet for those wanting extra protection
There are a multitude of options when it comes to MagSafe-enabled wallets for your iPhone. One of the ones I’ve been testing recently fits the bill if you want something more rugged for hiking, running, etc. The is a great option for storing cards.....»»
New findings explain how soil traps plant-based carbon
When carbon molecules from plants enter the soil, they hit a definitive fork in the road. Either the carbon gets trapped in the soil for days or even years, where it is effectively sequestered from immediately entering the atmosphere. Or it feeds mic.....»»
Nose picking likely ‘partially’ to blame for Alzheimer’s disease: scientists
Nose picking likely ‘partially’ to blame for Alzheimer’s disease: scientists.....»»