CO2 separation by special membranes
Worldwide, CO2-emissions must be reduced drastically and one way is separation of CO2 from industrial waste streams. These membranes do not function properly at high pressure conditions however. Chemical engineer Menno Houben found the cause and opti.....»»
Historical research finds Britain"s 1987 hurricane exposed growing separation from nature
The historic hurricane of October 1987 that wrought devastation to households across the South and East of Britain exposed a range of anxieties and fears in people and an increasing sense of separation from nature......»»
The road to food security through better plant disease management
The colorful history of plant pathology in Australia since colonization is the subject of a special edition of Historical Records of Australian Science, edited by QAAFI's Associate Professor Andrew Geering......»»
Confined water gets electric: Study reveals dielectric response of water in nanopores
When water gets inside nanopores with sizes below 10 nanometers, new physics emerge: new phases of ice were observed and ultrafast proton transport was measured. Confined water also plays a role in biology, where aquaporins cross cellular membranes t.....»»
Surface oxygen functionality controls selective transport of metal ions through graphene oxide membranes
Developing efficient, selective, and scalable separations for critical materials, including lithium and magnesium, is essential to meeting the increasing demands for clean energy technologies and alleviating challenges with domestic supply chains. Gr.....»»
Chemists reveal how Rembrandt combined special pigments for golden details of "The Night Watch"
Chemists at the Rijksmuseum and the University of Amsterdam (UvA) have for the first time established how Rembrandt applied special arsenic sulfide pigments to create a "golden" paint......»»
Scientists discover how yeast cells sense physical stresses on the membranes that protect them
Cell membranes play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and functionality of cells. However, the mechanisms by which they perform these roles are not yet fully understood. Scientists from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), in collaboration wit.....»»
Is Tantra about sex or divine liberation? Why followers are split over the ancient yogic tradition
In a world of alternative therapies and new-age spiritual practices, Tantra holds a special place. This concept is largely associated with techniques for improving your sex life—but there's a lot more to Tantra than sex......»»
New nanoparticle delivery method targets sickle cell mutations in bone marrow
Current gene therapies to treat sickle cell disease are complex, time-consuming, and are sometimes linked to serious side effects like infertility or blood cancer. To address these challenges, Johns Hopkins researchers have developed special nanopart.....»»
Electrified membranes with carbon nanotubes offer faster nitrate removal in drinking water
Nitrate contamination in water has long presented threats to the environment and human health. Now, Yale researchers have developed an efficient and effective way to remove it......»»
A new way to control the magnetic properties of rare earth elements
The special properties of rare earth magnetic materials are due to the electrons in the 4f shell. Until now, the magnetic properties of 4f electrons were considered almost impossible to control......»»
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 just raised the bar for folding phones
Xiaomi's newest Mix Fold 4 brings a barrage of features, including special cameras, that make it better than the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and other foldables......»»
Sorry, but Nothing’s CMF Phone 1 is nothing new
When you see Nothing - you see hype. For me though, I see Nothing special about the CFM Nothing phone. Here's why. The post Sorry, but Nothing’s CMF Phone 1 is nothing new appeared first on Phandroid. In the ever-evolving world of sm.....»»
Sorry, but Nothing’s CFM Phone 1 is nothing new
When you see Nothing - you see hype. For me though, I see Nothing special about the CFM Nothing phone. Here's why. The post Sorry, but Nothing’s CFM Phone 1 is nothing new appeared first on Phandroid. In the ever-evolving world of sm.....»»
Fish barriers may aid baby corals in reef recovery
Scientists from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and James Cook University (JCU) have designed special cradles for baby corals that help prevent fish from eating them alive......»»
Advanced nanofibrous membranes can tackle diabetic wounds with precision
Diabetic wounds are notoriously challenging to treat, due to prolonged inflammation and a high risk of infection. Traditional treatments generally offer only passive protection and fail to dynamically interact with the wound environment......»»
XGIMI offering special discounts on its home projectors during Prime Day
I recently wrote about my experience using the XGIMI HORIZON Ultra, a 4K projector that has transformed the way I watch movies and shows at home. And if you’re looking for a projector, now is the time. That’s because XGIMI projectors are discount.....»»
Intensive farming could raise risk of new pandemics, researchers warn
Industrialized farming is often thought to reduce the risk of zoonotic diseases (those transmitted from animals to humans) because of better control, biosecurity and separation of livestock......»»
Samsung has special deal on 83-inch OLED amid Prime Day deals
Samsung is also having a sale during Prime Day and this giant TV is a clear winner......»»
We’ve compiled all the Best Amazon Prime Day Deals!
Amazon Prime Day is one of those special yearly events where savvy shoppers come to get the best deals that Amazon has to offer. There is nothing off-limits to the sale. You can find deals on everything from Amazon Devices to hoovers, to treadmills,.....»»
This crazy Sennheiser headphones Prime Day deal is an Amazon exclusive
A special edition of Sennheiser's excellent Accentum Wireless headphones are deeply discounted on Amazon and it's a deal you shouldn't miss......»»