Chemical synthesis: New strategy for skeletal editing on pyridines
A team from the University of Münster has introduced a strategy for converting carbon–nitrogen atom pairs in a frequently used ring-shaped compound into carbon–carbon atom pairs. The method has potential in the quest for active ingredients for n.....»»
Team develops gene editing strategy for macroalgae Neopyropia
Neopyropia is an important economic macroalga and is one of the main macroalgae cultivation species in China, Japan, South Korea and other countries. As a critical juncture in the evolution of photosynthetic organisms, red algae to which Neopyropia b.....»»
3 new Xbox Game Pass games to check out this weekend (September 20-22)
If you love strategy games and simulations, Xbox Game Pass has some great new additions you'll want to play this weekend......»»
Oceanic life found to be thriving thanks to Saharan dust blown from thousands of kilometers away
Iron is a micronutrient indispensable for life, enabling processes such as respiration, photosynthesis, and DNA synthesis. Iron availability is often a limiting resource in today's oceans, which means that increasing the flow of iron into them can in.....»»
VinFast Q2 loss widens on impairment charge, higher overseas outlays
Revenue jumped 33 percent quarter-on-quarter to $357 million but the deeper loss underscores the risks of VinFast's aggressive expansion strategy ......»»
New mechanism uncovered for the reduction of emu wings
.Researchers have uncovered a novel mechanism underlying the skeletal reduction and asymmetry of emu wings. Their research reveals that the absence of distal muscle formation results in a lack of mechanostress during development, leading to the obser.....»»
Antioxidant carbon dot nanozymes alleviate depression in rats by restoring the gut microbiome
Depression is a significant challenge to diagnose and treat. Among the factors influencing depression onset and severity, there is growing evidence for chemical imbalances that generate oxidative stress throughout the body. To address this problem, r.....»»
Harnessing nature"s rhythm: Piezocatalysis for organic pollutant degradation
With the rapid growth of industrial and agricultural activities, water bodies are increasingly contaminated with harmful organic pollutants such as dyes, antibiotics, and bisphenol A. Traditional methods like adsorption, chemical treatments, and biol.....»»
Mark Zuckerberg calls Meta the ‘opposite of Apple’ and questions its product strategy
In a new podcast interview this week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg addressed how he believes his company differs from Apple. As noted by Business Insider, Zuckerberg said that he thinks Meta is “like the opposite of Apple” in a lot of ways, and point.....»»
Landmark AI deal sees Hollywood giant Lionsgate provide library for AI training
Runway deal will create a Lionsgate AI video generator, but not everyone is happy. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Malte Mueller via Getty Images) On Wednesday, AI video synthesis firm Runway and entertainment company Li.....»»
Template synthesis creates multilayered perovskites with unique ferroelectric behavior
A group of Nagoya University researchers in Japan has synthesized 4- and 5-layered versions of the important electrical material perovskite. Analyzing the mechanism of ferroelectricity in the material, they found it has a unique function: the materia.....»»
A toxic chemical was blamed for killing thousands of Teesside crabs, but a study explains why pyridine isn"t the culprit
In October 2021, thousands of dead and dying crabs and lobsters washed up along 45 miles (70km) of coastline in north-east England. This mass-mortality event coincided with the redevelopment of one of the UK's largest ports at Teesside......»»
Greener pastures: Better ammonia production for a more sustainable future
Energy demands are at an all-time high, as is the need to be environmentally conscious. That's why chemical engineering professors Drs. Joseph Kwon and Mark Barteau have developed a strategy to predict the performance of new catalysts for greener amm.....»»
Frostpunk 2 review: Strategy sequel is bigger, bolder, and colder
Frostpunk 2 builds on its predecessor with a bigger, fiercer strategy sequel full of tough democracy decisions......»»
Synthetic mini-motor: Researchers convert chemical energy into rotational energy at the supramolecular level
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an artificial motor at the supramolecular level that can develop impressive power. This wind-up motor is a tiny ribbon made of special molecules. When energy is applied, this ribb.....»»
Virtual laboratory allows scientists to simulate specific decreases in gene activity
Imagine you're looking at millions upon millions of mysterious genetic mutations. With CRISPR gene-editing technology, a select few of these mutations might have therapeutic potential. However, proving it would mean many thousands of hours of lab wor.....»»
New strategy for simulating nonadiabatic dynamics of molecules at metal surfaces
A research team has proposed a novel approach to accurately describe electron transfer mediated nonadiabatic dynamics of molecules at metal surfaces. Their works were published in Physical Review Letters......»»
Study shows plant-derived secondary organic aerosols can act as mediators of plant-plant interactions
A study published in Science reveals that plant-derived secondary organic aerosols (SOAs) can act as mediators of plant-plant interactions. This research was conducted through the cooperation of chemical ecologists, plant ecophysiologists and atmosph.....»»
Making "atomic lasagna": New method transforms 3D materials into stable layered thin films with promising properties
A research team discovered a method to transform materials with three-dimensional atomic structures into nearly two-dimensional structures—a promising advancement in controlling their properties for chemical, quantum, and semiconducting application.....»»
Researchers achieve efficient electro-oxidation of glycerol to formate under room temperature
Glycerol is a key byproduct of biodiesel fabrication, and its production has increased proportionally with the growth of biodiesel production. Glycerol electrooxidation is considered as an innovative strategy due to its low theoretical potential and.....»»
Enzyme-inspired catalyst puts chemicals in right position to make ethers
Taking inspiration from enzymes, chemists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign developed a catalyst to simplify the synthesis of ethers, key functional components of many drugs, foods, personal care items and other consumer goods. The catal.....»»