Chemists Chase ‘Clean’ Ammonia to Replace Shipping Fuel
President Biden’s climate law is funding “green ammonia” projects in hopes of using the chemical to more cleanly power the grid, fuel cargo ships and make fertilizer.....»»
Affordable iron catalysts offer a sustainable route to prized Z-alkenes
Chemists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed an iron-catalyzed method that overcomes a significant challenge in the sustainable synthesis of trisubstituted Z-alkenes by inserting two alkyl chemical groups into a type of com.....»»
Simultaneous detection of uranium isotopes and fluorine advances nuclear nonproliferation monitoring
Combining two techniques, analytical chemists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have become the first to detect fluorine and different isotopes of uranium in a single particle at the same time. Because fluorine is essential.....»»
Exponential growth brews 1 million AI models on Hugging Face
Hugging Face cites community-driven customization as fuel for diverse AI model boom. Enlarge (credit: Hugging Face / anucha sirivisansuwan via Getty Images) On Thursday, AI hosting platform Hugging Face surpassed 1 milli.....»»
"Tamed" molecules for more sustainable catalysts: Chemists succeed in synthesizing a spectacular gallium compound
Catalysts play an important role in the manufacture of many products that we encounter in everyday life—for example in cars for exhaust gas purification or in the chemical industry in the production of fertilizers. Catalysts ensure that these react.....»»
Semimetal-induced covalency achieves high-efficiency electrocatalysis for platinum intermetallic compounds
Compared with other types of batteries, proton exchange membrane fuel cells have the advantages of high discharge power and no pollution, which is also an important carrier for hydrogen energy conversion and utilization. Platinum intermetallic compou.....»»
GM, Piston plot hydrogen fuel cell factory in Detroit
GM and Piston Automotive are plotting a hydrogen fuel cell factory in Detroit, GM's first standalone plant for fuel cell production......»»
Low-temperature ammonia-to-hydrogen conversion achieved by applying an electric field
Hydrogen gas, owing to its high energy density and carbon-free nature, is gaining much attention as the energy source for a green and sustainable future. Despite being the most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen is mostly found in a bound sta.....»»
Businesses trying to come clean about their impact on nature can end up concealing more than they reveal
Humans have overfished the ocean, cleared forests, polluted water and created a climate crisis by burning fossil fuels. These actions are affecting biodiversity around the world, from remote islands to our own backyards......»»
Chemists discover new ways in which single-celled organisms organize their DNA
It has only recently been discovered that single-celled organisms (bacteria and archaea) also have histones—proteins that structure DNA. Now, Leiden Ph.D. candidate Samuel Schwab has found that the histones in these organisms are much more diverse.....»»
Totallee launches super thin cases for iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max
Totallee is now shipping their signature-style cases for all the new iPhones. Totallee has been making iPhone cases since 2013 and is the leading manufacturer of super-thin cases that provide everyday protection without adding bulk. All of their case.....»»
Here’s every tool you’ll need to replace the iPhone 16’s battery
Apple is celebrating iPhone 16 launch day in a variety of ways, including publishing a new battery repair guide. Hopefully no one will need a battery repair or replacement for their new iPhone 16 any time soon. But if and when there’s a need, here.....»»
iPhone 16 tip: Replace the camera button on your Lock Screen
The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro are now in users’ hands. If you’ve purchased the latest iPhone, that means you now have Camera Control—a dedicated side button for the camera. Hot tip: now you can replace the Lock Screen’s camera button with somethin.....»»
The Hoover CleanSlate portable carpet cleaner is $100 today — normally $140
If you need to clean specific areas of your carpets, rugs or upholstery this Hoover CleanSlate portable carpet cleaner is a great choice. It's on sale today......»»
M4 MacBook Air could launch sooner than expected
After display analyst Ross Young published a post on X saying Apple suppliers would start shipping the panels for the new M4 MacBook Air and … The post M4 MacBook Air could launch sooner than expected appeared first on BGR. After dis.....»»
Your Apple Watch can now replace your TV remote
TV remotes are notorious for getting lost. Or for being just out of reach, right at the moment you’ve settled into a comfortable seat and don’t want to get up. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could control your TV from a device that’s always strap.....»»
Visible-light-antenna ligand enhances samarium-catalyzed reactions
Samarium (Sm), a rare earth metal, is important to organic chemists because of the ability of its divalent compounds to efficiently perform single-electron transfer reductions......»»
Arctic warming may fuel ice formation in clouds, observations suggest
The Arctic frequently experiences temperatures that support the formation of mixed-phase clouds that contain supercooled liquid droplets and ice crystals. The composition of such clouds plays a crucial role in the region's energy balance and climate.....»»
The Outrageous Scheme to Capture and Sell Greenland’s Meltwater
A startup says shipping meltwater from Greenland’s glaciers internationally will boost the local economy and could help ease water pressures in arid regions—but what does that actually mean for the world?.....»»
How to check if your iPhone 16 pre-order has shipped
The first iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro pre-orders have started shipping to buyers. As usual, this doesn’t mean your iPhone 16 will arrive before the September 20 launch date. It does mean, however, that you can easily track your new phone as it trav.....»»
iPhone 16 battery uses electric glue that will make it easier to repair
A few days ago, we learned that the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max batteries would be more expensive to replace than other models. I speculated … The post iPhone 16 battery uses electric glue that will make it easier to repair appeared first on.....»»