Chromium doping enhances catalyst performance for faster oxygen evolution
A group of researchers has made significant progress in developing cost-effective catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), a critical component in technologies such as water splitting and metal-air batteries......»»
BigID DSPM Starter App enhances data security posture for Snowflake customers
BigID launched Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Starter App, built natively in Snowflake and using the Snowflake Native App Framework. BigID’s DSPM Starter App will be available via Snowflake Marketplace and provide rapid data discovery.....»»
Bacteria discovery could accelerate mosquito control schemes
Mosquito larvae grow faster if they're exposed to particular bacteria, according to a new study that could help global health programs......»»
Research shows affiliation-based hiring can have benefits and pitfalls, depending on proximal and distal ties
Affiliation-based hiring tactics appear to help young firms access and retain higher-quality employees, leading to better performance—provided the connections are appropriate for the firm's needs. According to a study published in Strategic Managem.....»»
Unlocking next-gen chip efficiency: Researchers confirm thermal insights for tiny circuits
In a leap toward more powerful and efficient computer chips, researchers at the University of Virginia have confirmed a key principle governing heat flow in thin metal films—a critical component in the race to design faster, smaller and more effici.....»»
New process enhances thermoplastic blends with polylactic acid
Bio-based thermoplastics are produced from renewable organic materials and can be recycled after use. Their resilience can be improved by blending bio-based thermoplastics with other thermoplastics. However, the interface between the materials in the.....»»
Whispr: Open-source multi-vault secret injection tool
Whispr is an open-source CLI tool designed to securely inject secrets from secret vaults, such as AWS Secrets Manager and Azure Key Vault, directly into your application’s environment. This enhances secure local software development by seamlessly m.....»»
HP OmniBook Ultra 14 review: a solid entry for AMD
The HP OmniBook Ultra 14 helps introduce a new brand, and it leverages AMD's latest chipset for solid performance efficiency. But it's not the perfect laptop......»»
"Doomsday" Antarctic glacier melting faster than expected, fueling calls for geoengineering
New studies about the Thwaites Glacier, also called the "Doomsday Glacier," have sparked a conversation about geoengineering as a climate change solution......»»
Deep sea rocks suggest oxygen can be made without photosynthesis, deepening the mystery of life
Oxygen, the molecule that supports intelligent life as we know it, is largely made by plants. Whether underwater or on land, they do this by photosynthesizing carbon dioxide. However, a recent study demonstrates that oxygen may be produced without th.....»»
Leaked M4 MacBook Pro benchmarks reveal incredible performance
The benchmark for the Apple M4 Max chip has proven it will make the new MacBook Pro fast and powerful. It will also make the new laptop extremely pricey......»»
"Wing spreading" adaptation in fruit flies offers insights into female courtship behavior
In the game of evolution, key behavioral adaptations that confer fitness in survival and reproduction, paying tremendous dividends for an individual's progeny, may seemingly arise from thin air—so much so, even familiar species like the humble frui.....»»
New insights into mango evolution: Study reveals extensive hybridization within the Mangifera genus
A research team investigated whole chloroplast genomes and nuclear gene sequences from 14 species, uncovering new insights into the genetic diversity and hybrid origins of mango species. They used the evolutionary relationships within the Mangifera g.....»»
Lenovo’s latest laptop had an edge on the MacBook Air until this week
The Apple MacBook Air 15 is one of the best laptops you can buy, with fast performance and great battery life. Can the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i compete?.....»»
Ford to lower managers" bonuses if company performance fails to improve, sources say
Ford to lower managers" bonuses if company performance fails to improve, sources say.....»»
M4 Pro benchmarks show massive performance gains for the tiny 2024 Mac mini
Apple updated three Mac lines to the M4 chip this week, including the iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro. These are the first Macs to … The post M4 Pro benchmarks show massive performance gains for the tiny 2024 Mac mini appeared first on BGR......»»
The new Mac mini will be Apple’s fastest desktop Mac, as shown by M4 Pro Geekbench scores
The new will be Apple’s fastest desktop Mac, ever, eclipsing the M2 Ultra performance of Mac Studio and Mac Pro. The base M4 Mac mini will be blazing fast too, but for single core and multi-core, the M4 Pro is the new desktop king (We expect the h.....»»
Biotech approach enhances nutritional value of black soldier fly larvae
With the rapid increase in the global population, a "protein crisis" is expected in the near future, where the supply of protein will not be able to meet the rising demand......»»
Tim Cook says users are updating to iOS 18.1 at twice the rate of iOS 17.1
Tim Cook has revealed that the adoption rate of iOS 18.1 is far faster than it was for iOS 17.1 at the same time in 2023.Tim Cook and the Apple Intelligence icon — image credit: AppleJust ahead of its latest earnings call, Tim Cook has announced th.....»»
Researchers seek understanding of early life on earth following Chilean expedition
In a discovery that may further our understanding of the early evolution of life on Earth, a research team, including associate professor Andrew Palmer and master's student Caitlyn Hubric, identified Chile's deepest and most northern cold seeps—ope.....»»
New nanocatalyst targets tumors without oxygen
Tumors often contain areas of oxygen-deficient tissue that frequently withstand conventional therapies. This is because the drugs applied in tumors require oxygen to be effective. An international research team has developed a novel mechanism of acti.....»»