Chemists develop a stable reagent for carbon-atom transfer
Professor Max Martin Hansmann from the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology and his team have developed a new reagent for selectively adding carbon atoms to molecules. This promising development for basic research in organic chemistry has bee.....»»
Hyperspectral microscopy reveals the nanostructures that give butterflies their colors
Scientists have found a new way to see how butterflies develop their colors......»»
Scientists cool positronium to near absolute zero for antimatter research
Most atoms are made from positively charged protons, neutral neutrons and negatively charged electrons. Positronium is an exotic atom composed of a single negative electron and a positively charged antimatter positron. It is naturally very short-live.....»»
The profound impact of COVID-19 on China"s agricultural carbon emissions
As global climate warming becomes increasingly severe, scientists are delving deeper into greenhouse gas emissions across various industries. Recently, a study from Duke Kunshan University and Yangzhou University on the changes in China's agricultura.....»»
Study proves transfer of feline coronavirus between domestic and wild cats
A new study from College of Veterinary Medicine researchers finds the first genetic evidence of feline coronavirus (FCoV) transmission between a captive wild and a domestic cat......»»
Discovery unveils new path to ethanol production from CO₂
In a study published in Energy & Environmental Science, researchers from the Interface Science Department at the Fritz Haber Institute have introduced a novel method for converting the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) into ethanol, a sustainable f.....»»
Researchers develop innovative method to simplify manufacturing process of cellular ceramic
A study led by the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed an innovative method that overcomes the limitations of traditional additive manufacturing (3D printing), significantly simplifying an.....»»
Researchers identify new tools for anti-Acinetobacter drug development and AMR preparedness
University of Liverpool researchers have engineered a library of strains that can be used to develop new antibacterial compounds to help address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria......»»
Shallow waters make the best carbon sinks, researchers find
Marine phytoplankton take up atmospheric carbon and carry it to the seafloor when they die and sink (a process known as organic carbon sedimentation). This biological carbon pump is a powerful part of Earth's carbon cycle, yet scientists don't have a.....»»
Microsoft performs operations with multiple error-corrected qubits
Microsoft boosts error correction on Quantinuum machine, partners with Atom Computing. Enlarge / Quantinuum's H2 "racetrack" quantum processor. (credit: Quantinuum) On Tuesday, Microsoft made a series of announcements re.....»»
Iron-doped carbon-based nanoparticles boost cancer treatment with enhanced precision and safety
Recently, a collaborative research team led by Prof. Wang Hui and Prof. Qian Junchao from Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences designed a catalytically active, photoresponsive, Fe-doped carbon nanoparticle (FDCN) fo.....»»
This live-service beat ’em up is worth checking out in early access
Towerborne is already an entertaining beat co-op beat 'em up in early access, so long as you have a stable enough internet connection for it......»»
The case for adding iron to the ocean for carbon dioxide removal
While the urgent reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas emissions is needed as the primary activity to curb climate change, there is broad agreement for the need to remove CO2 already in the atmosphere. Given its outsized role in.....»»
Researchers reveal performance boost mechanism in single-atom catalyst for oxygen evolution reaction
Hydrogen energy, with its green, low-carbon and high-calorific-value properties, is emerging as the new key to solving the energy crisis. Electrochemically, water splitting has garnered much attention as a promising hydrogen production technique. How.....»»
New fusion reactions could lead to long-lasting superheavy nuclei with unique properties
A team of scientists has made significant progress in the ongoing quest to create new, long-lasting superheavy nuclei. These double magic nuclei, characterized by a precise number of protons and neutrons that form a highly stable configuration, are e.....»»
Biomolecules inside living cells can now be seen with infrared light thanks to new method
To accelerate biotechnology innovations, such as the development of lifesaving drug therapies, scientists strive to develop faster, more quantitative and more widely available ways to observe biomolecules in living cells......»»
How well are NZ companies reporting their climate impacts? A new tracker shows very mixed results
Interpreting corporate reports on carbon emissions can be challenging. The current, adhoc approach to how businesses share this information makes it difficult to see whether they have set the right targets, have realistic plans to meet them or are be.....»»
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI extends innovation across the hybrid cloud
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) AI is Red Hat’s foundation model platform, enabling users to develop, test, and run GenAI models to power enterprise applications. The platform brings together the open source-licensed Granite LLM family and Instruct.....»»
Making sense of crime scene DNA patterns
Piecing together the evidence to accurately replicate the movements of a culprit at a crime scene is becoming a more exact science, with new investigations by Flinders University and other experts on various DNA transfer scenarios......»»
Nature"s own chemistry could help reduce waste and improve health
Researchers are studying chemical processes in nature to develop new, cleaner means of chemical production and computers that can communicate with the human body......»»
Harnessing the power of AI for climate change impact assessment
As climate change continues to intensify, the world is seeing an increase in the number and intensity of climate- and weather-related disasters. The UN member states need to develop urgent mitigation and adaptation actions based on reliable climate c.....»»