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.....»»
Will the bicycle help us address pressing social issues?
World Bicycle Day is celebrated on June 3 in support of the idea that bicycles "contribute to cleaner air and less congestion and makes education, health care and other social services more accessible to the most vulnerable populations.".....»»
The link between temperature, dehydration and tectonic tremors in Alaska
A Kobe University research group has shed light on how low-frequency tectonic tremors occur; these findings will contribute towards better predictions of future megathrust earthquakes......»»
Iron catalyst could make important chemical reactions cheaper and more eco-friendly
A catalyst is a key ingredient for many chemical reactions. It facilitates a molecule to change into another molecule, without being changed itself, meaning it can be used multiple times. However, many catalysts are made of precious metals, making th.....»»
Sheryl Sandberg to leave Facebook after 14 years
Her departure comes as the social media company faces challenges, including a slowdown in ad sales......»»
Chinese handset vendors struggling amid slowdown
China's handset market is overshadowed by bleak prospects. Xiaomi posted losses of more than CNY500 million (US$74.9 million) in the first quarter, while leading vendors in the country have reportedly cut back orders to suppliers......»»
Destiny 2: How to unlock the Jötunn Catalyst
A long charge and then instant death is what Jötunn is known for in Destiny 2. But what if the charge was shorter and the death more explosive? Now it can be!.....»»
Samsung reportedly slashes smartphone production as slowdown continues
Samsung's reported reductions are latest evidence of industry challenges......»»
iPhone impacted by April smartphone sales downturn in China, data suggests
Shipments of Apple's iPhone are seeing a slowdown amid a broader smartphone downturn in China, though its market share in the country remains stronger than previous cycles.iPhone 13 modelsIn a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, JP Morgan analyst.....»»
Catalyst Black battleground game now available for iOS and Android
Super Evil Megacorp, the company behind the popular Vainglory game, teased earlier this year its new battleground game Catalyst Black. Now the game is officially available for iOS and Android users around the world. more… The post Catalyst Black.....»»
Tidelift raises $27 million to improve open source software supply chain security
Tidelift announced $27 million in Series C funding, led by Dorilton Ventures, with Kaiser Permanente and Atlassian Ventures joining existing investors General Catalyst and Foundry Group. As part of the transaction, Daniel Freeman of Dorilton Ventures.....»»
Custom "headphones" boost atomic radio reception 100-fold
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have boosted the sensitivity of their atomic radio receiver a hundredfold by enclosing a small glass cylinder of cesium atoms inside what looks like custom copper "headphones.".....»»
Apple’s Google search payment will likely continue for years, despite antitrust threat
Apple’s Google search payment – the billions of dollars Google pays to be the default search engine on Apple devices – is likely safe for years to come, say analysts. The controversial payment is thought to contribute as much as 3% of Apple’.....»»
Highly emissive Sb3+-doped 0D cesium indium chloride nanocrystals with switchable photoluminescence
All-inorganic lead-free luminescent metal halide nanocrystals (NCs) are very important in optoelectronics, but their applications are limited by the low photoluminescence (PL) efficiency. It is an effective approach via ns2-metal ions doping for tail.....»»
The role of space in driving sustainability, security and development on Earth
A new report reveals five actions that leaders can take to contribute to economic development, advance global security and sustainability, and make space a safe and globally accessible domain......»»
Six-inch fab capacity to stay full utilized through 3Q22
Six-inch IC foundries, such as Mosel Vitelic and Nuvoton Technology, continue to run their fabs at full capacity utilization despite a recent slowdown in orders for LCD driver chips and other consumer ICs, according to industry sources......»»
Engineers show how tungsten oxide can be used as a catalyst in sustainable chemical conversions
Engineers rely on catalysts for a vast array of applications from food manufacturing to chemical production, so finding efficient, environmentally friendly catalysts is an important avenue of research......»»
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: N.A. plants get chip reprieve
A short-term slowdown in semiconductor-related cuts should not be taken as a sign the microchip shortage is ending, AutoForecast Solutions warns......»»
Development of high-durability single-atomic catalyst using industrial humidifier
Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are an eco-friendly means of transportation that will replace internal combustion locomotives. FCEVs offer several advantages such as short charging time and long mileage. However, the excessive cost of platinum us.....»»
Going gentle on mechanical quantum systems
When thinking about quantum mechanical systems, single photons and well-isolated ions and atoms may spring to mind, or electrons spreading through a crystal. More exotic in the context of quantum mechanics are genuinely mechanical quantum systems; th.....»»
Seasonal variations of methane consuming and methane producing microbial communities contribute to emissions
Wetland ecosystems are the most important and prolific natural methane (CH4) sources. CH4 is constantly flowing in and out of these regions (flux), and that flow periodically fluctuates. Methanogens (methane producers) and methanotrophs (methane cons.....»»