Chemists recycle shrimp waste as catalyst for hydrogen generation
Flexible spheres of the biomolecule chitosan, made from shrimp waste, can be used for catalysts that generate hydrogen gas from borohydride salts. In a paper in Green Chemistry, a research team at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) shows how the spher.....»»
Oh buoy! A new-generation satellite mission to study color of the ocean from space
Curtin University has joined forces with NASA, University of Miami, San José State University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology on a new-generation satellite mission to study the color of the ocean from space, providing vital in.....»»
Scientists tackle farm nutrient pollution with sustainable, affordable designer biochar pellets
What if farmers could not only prevent excess phosphorus from polluting downstream waterways, but also recycle that nutrient as a slow-release fertilizer, all without spending a lot of money? In a first-of-its-kind field study, University of Illinois.....»»
Researchers are developing the next generation of sensors to improve horse welfare
While talking to horses and other animals seems like a far-fetched fantasy, University of Missouri engineers are developing technology that puts us one step closer to that reality......»»
Meet the trainees paying $136,000 to become the next generation of airline pilots
Meet the trainees paying $136,000 to become the next generation of airline pilots.....»»
Saturday Citations: On chimpanzee playwrights; the nature of dark energy; deep-diving Antarctic seals
This week, researchers reported the world's second-tiniest toad, winning the silver in the Brachycephalus contest. Chemists at UCLA disproved a 100-year-old organic chemistry rule. And researchers in Kenya report that elephants don't like bees, which.....»»
Runway brings precise camera controls to AI videos
AI startup Runway is rolling out new Advanced Camera Controls for its video-generation model, gen-3 Alpha......»»
Deals: iPad mini 7 hits all-time lows at $99 off, AirPods Pro 2 $180, AirTags from $18.50 each, more
It has been a more than eventful week for the Mac, with big-time trade-in and straight up cash deals now live on the next-generation M4 MacBook Pro lineup, M4 iMac, and the new M4 Mac mini, but today we are looking at some deals on AirPods, iPad, Air.....»»
GTA Online PC players will finally get features from the console version
Rockstar Games teased that GTA Online on PC will be getting current-generation console features soon......»»
Paper-aluminum combo can replace plastic for strong, sustainable packaging
Takeout containers get your favorite noodles from the restaurant to your dining table (or couch) without incident, but they are nearly impossible to recycle if they are made from foil-lined plastics. Research published in ACS Omega suggests that repl.....»»
Chemists just broke a 100-year-old rule and say it"s time to rewrite the textbooks
UCLA chemists have found a big problem with a fundamental rule of organic chemistry that has been around for 100 years—it's just not true. And they say, It's time to rewrite the textbooks......»»
Apple"s M series chips are too good for their own good
Apple's new M4 chips sound amazing, but so was the last generation. What a week, huh? Apple just had three straight days of announcements: First we got the new, colorful iMac, then the most powerful Mac mini ever, followed by the grand finale:.....»»
Every Apple Mac announcement so far
Apple's week of Mac announcements is finally here. Last week, Apple promised a week of new Mac announcements in the near future. Well, the future is now, and Apple has unveiled a new Mac device and released Apple Intelligence.Let's not waste an.....»»
Deals: M4 MacBook Pro up to $960 off with M3 trade, black Apple Watch Ultra 2 new low, Apple Pencil Pro, more
Joining early discounts and elevated trade-in opportunities on the new M4 iMac and the new M4 Mac mini, today we are turning our attention to the next-generation M4 MacBook Pro lineup with the deals. Not only can My Best Buy members knock up to $150.....»»
Why have Spain floods killed so many?
Powerful storms turbo-charged by a warming planet, poor urban planning and carelessness combined with catastrophic consequences in Spain's deadliest floods in a generation, experts told AFP......»»
To tackle plastic scourge, Philippines makes companies pay
Long one of the world's top sources of ocean plastic, the Philippines is hoping new legislation requiring big companies to pay for waste solutions will help clean up its act......»»
End of an era: Apple discontinues 8GB RAM Macs as the entire lineup now starts with 16GB
It’s officially the end of an era. Apple on Wednesday held the last day of its super week of Mac announcements, this time with the launch of a new generation MacBook Pro with an M4 chip. But the company also did something else: it upgraded all Macs.....»»
Why Gen Z is saying "no" to middle management
Gen Z is poised to become the most populous generation on the planet, and their influence is already shaping the future of work. As one of the most educated and racially and ethnically diverse generations, they bring fresh perspectives and new expect.....»»
Polymer"s long spin relaxation time helps researchers gain spintronic insights
Electrons spin even without an electric charge and this motion in condensed matter constitutes spin current, which is attracting a great deal of attention for next-generation technology such as memory devices. An Osaka Metropolitan University-led res.....»»
The new M4 MacBook Pro comes with these 7 major changes
Apple has officially announced the M4 MacBook Pro, and while it's not a redesign, it includes these six big changes from the previous generation......»»
The new Mac mini shows that Apple still excels at building the best computers
Apple on Tuesday introduced a new generation of the Mac mini, and it’s impressively mini – much more compact than its predecessor. But the new Mac mini isn’t just about a new design, it’s also about incredible engineering. It shows how Apple.....»»