Converting temperature fluctuations into clean energy with novel nanoparticles and heating strategy
Pyroelectric catalysis (pyro-catalysis) can convert environmental temperature fluctuations into clean chemical energy, such as hydrogen. However, compared with the more common catalysis strategy, such as photocatalysis, pyro-catalysis is inefficient.....»»
Iron-doped carbon-based nanoparticles boost cancer treatment with enhanced precision and safety
Recently, a collaborative research team led by Prof. Wang Hui and Prof. Qian Junchao from Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences designed a catalytically active, photoresponsive, Fe-doped carbon nanoparticle (FDCN) fo.....»»
Social media interviews uncover New Yorkers" frustrations with high energy costs and reliability
Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health are using a novel interview method to assess New Yorkers' perceptions and feelings related to their difficulties paying for and controlling heating and cooling in their homes. Inspire.....»»
AI boosts indoor food production"s energy sustainability
Integrating artificial intelligence into today's environmental control systems could reduce energy consumption for indoor agriculture by 25%—potentially helping to feed the world as its population rises, Cornell engineers have found......»»
Chemical chameleon reveals novel pathway for separating rare-earth metals
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have found a chemical "chameleon" that could improve the process used to purify rare-earth metals used in clean energy, medical and national security applications......»»
Researchers reveal performance boost mechanism in single-atom catalyst for oxygen evolution reaction
Hydrogen energy, with its green, low-carbon and high-calorific-value properties, is emerging as the new key to solving the energy crisis. Electrochemically, water splitting has garnered much attention as a promising hydrogen production technique. How.....»»
Silver nanoparticles and a new sensing method can fight back against antibiotic-resistant biofilms
From safeguarding our food supply to preventing hospital infections, the battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a growing challenge. Some bacteria can form biofilms, thick aggregates of millions of individual cells surrounded by protective m.....»»
Scientists prove long-standing wave amplification theory
Physicists at the University of Southampton have tested and proven a 50-year-old theory for the first time using electro-magnetic waves. They have shown that the energy of waves can be increased by bouncing "twisted waves"—those with angular moment.....»»
Studying fungi"s "weak link" to fight global rise in deadly fungal infections
A group of scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have conducted neutron scattering research to reveal key information about fungus cell membranes that could aid in developing new antifungal treatments......»»
Now an established luxury brand, Genesis is refining strategy to win loyal customers
Hyundai's premium brand expects more growth on strong product, new dedicated dealerships and a focus on loyalty......»»
Did lawmakers know role of fossil fuels in climate change during Clean Air Act era?
How much was known at the mid-20th century about the dangers of human-caused climate change? A lot more than most Americans think......»»
Toyota dealer gathering to focus on partnership, products, says brand head Dave Christ
Toyota dealers will gather for their national dealer meeting in Las Vegas on Sept. 10-11 to discuss the Japanese brand's upcoming products and strategy, while dealers may want to question the brand about a spate of embarrassing recalls......»»
Nuclear fuel experiment demonstrates how liquid plutonium oxide behaves at the hottest temperatures
The 2011 accident at the Fukushima-Daiichi plant in Japan inspired extensive research and analysis that elevated nuclear energy into a standard bearer for safety. It also inspired a number of studies at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne N.....»»
When expressing gratitude, it"s all in the timing, says study
Thanks so much for reading this article all the way to the end! No, that wasn't an editorial error. It's a savvy managerial motivation strategy lurking somewhere in almost every employee's inbox or Slack channel......»»
Balatro arrives on phones Sept. 26, so plan your “sick” days accordingly
It has already sold 2 million copies. Now the fun multiplier is aiming big. Enlarge / The energy captured by Balatro's mobile announcement trailer is terrifyingly spot-on. (credit: LocalThunk) LocalThunk, the pseudonymou.....»»
Novel design strategy advances discovery of metal-organic frameworks
An innovative strategy, known as the "Up-Down Approach," has the potential to dramatically accelerate the creation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). The paper is published in the journal Nature Synthesis......»»
Remaking History: Raise Water Using Fire With Thomas Savery’s “Miner’s Friend”
Re-create Thomas Savery’s proto-steam engine — the first industrial machine to use fossil energy. The post Remaking History: Raise Water Using Fire With Thomas Savery’s “Miner’s Friend” appeared first on Make: DIY Project.....»»
Novel metasurface enables temperature-adaptive radiative cooling
As the global energy crisis intensifies and climate change accelerates, finding sustainable solutions for energy management is increasingly urgent. One promising approach is passive radiative cooling, a technology that allows objects to cool by emitt.....»»
South Korea sees highest average summer temperature on record
South Korea experienced its highest average summertime temperature since such records began half a century ago, nearly two degrees higher than the historic average, the weather agency said Thursday......»»
How to use the Clean Up tool in iOS 18 to remove objects from your photos
With the Apple Intelligence Clean Up tool, you can remove objects from your images with ease. Here's how to do it, step by step......»»
Climate scientist: Broken temperature records are alarming, but it is not too late to limit global warming
July 22, 2024 was the hottest day in recorded human history, with a global average temperature of 17.16 C......»»