Clingy copper ions contribute to catalyst slowdown
Heavy-duty diesel trucks on the road today are equipped with aftertreatment systems that include selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology using urea solution as a reducing agent to curtail harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from engine exha.....»»
From super-sealings to the detection of dangerous cables thanks to ion beams
When accelerated neutrons or ions bombard a material, its surface layer undergoes dramatic physical and chemical transformations. The National Center for Nuclear Research in Swierk, Poland, has managed to learn in detail about the processes occurring.....»»
So long slowdown: New hack runs SNES Star Fox at up to 60 fps
20 fps original is smoothed out without ruining the original pacing. A demonstration of the hacked, 60 fps version of Star Fox released this week (though this demo doesn't get much above 30 fps, as noted in the bottom-left corner). If you.....»»
Scientists chip away at the mystery of how radiation weakens metal, one atom at a time
Gray and white flecks skitter erratically on a computer screen. A towering microscope looms over a landscape of electronic and optical equipment. Inside the microscope, high-energy, accelerated ions bombard a flake of platinum thinner than a hair on.....»»
Brown carbon from aromatic pollutants is emitted during combustion and wildfires
Tiny aerosol particles that are suspended in the air can absorb and scatter sunlight radiation and contribute to create clouds affecting climate, reduce the visibility over cities and affect air traffic, and lower air quality. Aerosols in large pollu.....»»
Insights into the mechanism of ultraviolet light damage and cancer lesions may contribute to anticancer therapy
A team led by researchers from Nagoya University in Japan has discovered new pathways that cells use to repair themselves following exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, and a new agent involved in these pathways known as RFWD3. This could lead to futu.....»»
Flytech expects panel PCs to become main source of profit growth
Flytech Technology expects panel PCs to become the major source of long-term operating profit growth although POS devices contribute large portions of revenue contribution with shipments continuing growing, according to the company......»»
Three ways companies change their products to hide inflation
Consumer price inflation in the U.K. slowed for the first time in nearly a year in August. A fall in petrol prices helped slow the overall rate but food prices continue to rise rapidly. But even with a slowdown to 9.9%, from 10.1% in July, inflation.....»»
Tablet shipments in India rise close to 70% on year in 1Q22, says DIGITIMES Research
India's tablet shipments went up nearly 70% on year in the first quarter of 2022 with Samsung Electronics being the largest tablet brand, followed by Lenovo. The two vendors together contribute over 50% of India's overall tablet shipments, according.....»»
Enabling precise control of catalytic reactions
Various chemical reactions occur one after another in cells, and life is maintained as each step of the reaction is regulated without error. Recently, a Korean research team has developed a dual-catalyst system that can precisely control catalytic re.....»»
Dense and permeable: Molecular organization of tight junctions decoded
They seal epithelial cells and, under certain conditions, allow the passage of ions and water: Tight junctions form a paracellular barrier in tissues and their dysfunction is associated with diseases. Although their molecular components have been kno.....»»
Fungi and insect herbivores affect herb diversity depending on species traits of herbs and neighboring tree composition
The mechanisms of biodiversity maintenance have been a hot topic in ecology for decades. Fungi and insect herbivores contribute to the diversity of plants in grasslands, which has been frequently reported. However, evidence about their driving roles.....»»
Aptum appoints Mark Millar as CFO
Aptum has appointed Mark Millar to the role of Chief Financial Officer. In his new role, Millar will be responsible for financial reporting and planning, decision support and financial operations. He will also contribute to the ongoing execution of t.....»»
Memory chip vendors brace for weak 2H22
Sluggish PC and handset sales, as well as a slowdown in demand for server applications, will lead to a particularly weak second half of 2022 for DRAM and NAND flash chip vendors, according to market sources......»»
Using nanopores to detect epigenetic changes faster
Changes known as epigenetic modifications play an important role in cancer development. Being able to analyze them quickly and reliably could contribute significantly to the further development of personalized therapy. A research team from the Instit.....»»
Researchers tailor main-group catalyst with atomically dispersed In sites for highly efficient oxidative dehydrogenation
Transition metal oxides are catalysts for the oxidative dehydrogenation of alkanes. However, they suffer from an inferior alkene yield due to the trade-off between conversion and selectivity induced by more reactive alkenes than alkanes......»»
Ventec looks to automotive thermal materials for 2H22 growth
Taiwan-based Ventec Electronics, dedicated to specialty copper-clad laminates (CCL) and thermal materials, expects sales of its high-performance thermal substrate materials for car headlights and other automotive applications to drive the company's o.....»»
Machine learning could revolutionize mineral exploration
Twenty-first century technologies, including those central to a low-carbon future, rely on rare earth elements and metals. Many of these sought-after minerals reside in porphyry copper deposits that contain hundreds of millions of metric tons of ore......»»
Citizen science empowers people to address global challenges
Citizen science is increasingly recognized as an important vehicle for democratizing science and promoting the goal of universal and equitable access to scientific data and information. IIASA researchers actively contribute to the development of this.....»»
How Next-Generation Sequencing Can Enable Precision Oncology [Sponsored]
Celebrating those who enhance the ability to provide the right treatment for the right patient at the right time, the Cancer Community Awards, sponsored by AstraZeneca, presents an individual or organization with the Catalyst for Precision Medicine A.....»»
A superfast process for nanoscale machining
Cutting intricate patterns as small as several billionths of a meter deep and wide, the focused ion beam (FIB) is an essential tool for deconstructing and imaging tiny industrial parts to ensure they were fabricated correctly. When a beam of ions, ty.....»»