Creating a better wig with chemistry
For some people, wigs are a fun and colorful fashion accessory, but for those with hair loss from alopecia or other conditions, they can provide a real sense of normalcy and boost self-confidence. Whether made from human or synthetic strands, however.....»»
Researchers make breakthrough in understanding the chemistry of wildfire smoke in wine
Oregon State University researchers have discovered a new class of compounds that contributes to the ashy or smoky flavors in wine made with grapes exposed to wildfire smoke......»»
JWST reveals the chemistry of disks around young stars where rocky planets form
Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have taken a first look at their data that probe the chemistry of the regions of disks around young stars where rocky planets form. Already at that stage, the data reveal the disks to be chemica.....»»
High-pressure structure of a unique 2D ferromagnet clarified in recent study
According to research published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, Prof. Ding Junfeng from Institute of Solid State Physics (ISSP), Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, together with Prof. Wang Weihua from Nankai University, clarified the.....»»
How the world"s oldest known meteorite impact structure changed the chemistry of Earth"s crust
Meteorite impacts can be cataclysmic events in the history of a planet, melting rock, changing atmospheric chemistry, and wreaking general havoc......»»
Targeting ATP synthase with chromium (III) nutritional supplement for improved blood sugar control
A research team led by Professor Hongzhe Sun from the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The University of Hong Kong, has published a paper titled "Mitochondrial ATP synthase as a direct molecular target of chromium(III) to ameliorate hyper.....»»
Exploring catalytic methane removal to mitigate its environmental effect
A new review published in Science China Chemistry has summarized recent progresses in the oxidation of methane via both thermocatalysis and photocatalysis through the lens of environmental remediation. The review was led by Prof. Junwang Tang, Depar.....»»
AI can crack most password in less than a minute
Researchers suggest creating passwords with 15 characters......»»
Bing Chat just got so much better in two important ways
Microsoft just announced significant upgrades to Bing Chat, giving the AI a longer memory after limiting it soon after release. Creating images is easier also......»»
Twitter officially shuts down its free API and affects multiple apps
Twitter earlier this year announced multiple changes to its API after prohibiting developers from creating third-party apps with it. Among the changes, the company introduced new paid tiers for the API and a free, write-only version with a number of.....»»
ISACA updates CMMI model to increase its flexibility and adaptability
In a tightening economic market, addressing enterprise performance can help organizations better weather challenges by reducing costs, creating efficiencies, and coming in on schedule while improving overall quality. ISACA’s Capability Maturity Mod.....»»
Predictably synthesizing a library of white-light-emitting perovskites
A steric hindrance regulation strategy was developed to predictably synthesize broadband white-light-emitting perovskites. This study was led by Prof. Jun Xing (College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technolog.....»»
Paper highlights critical need for collaborative approach to green chemistry research
Tom Stavert, a joint Ph.D. researcher between Sheffield and Strathclyde, has published an article in the journal RSC Sustainability exploring how combining computational modeling with green chemical principles can enable sustainable manufacture......»»
Countdown begins for the great North American solar eclipse
One year from now, on Monday, 8 April 2024, the moon will pass directly between Earth and the sun, creating a total solar eclipse like the one that crossed the United States from coast to coast on 21 August 2017. As it did that day, the new moon will.....»»
Peering into ocular waste recycling
A recent study in the Journal of Biological Chemistry revealed the key to a protein that commonly causes blindness. The biological process involves a protein that is essential for transporting toxic compounds out of the eye, similar to a garbage recy.....»»
Adding a conductive copolymer improves efficiency of bacterial production of commercial polypeptide
A team of chemists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Chemistry has developed a process for dramatically improving the efficiency of bacterial production of a commercial polypeptide. Their paper is published in the journal Science Advan.....»»
Cultural heritage and historic preservation: Creating a digital twin of Shahjahanabad
Cultural heritage is an intrinsic part of the urban landscape of historical cities. Its tremendous socioeconomic and anthropological value is witnessed by the United Nations' having included it as part of Sustainable Development Goal 11, which aims t.....»»
MacBook Pro will get OLED in 2026 from new Samsung factory
Orders for Apple's MacBook Pro and iPad Pro are believed to be behind Samsung Display investing another $3.1 billion into its OLED display panel fabrication plant.iPad ProSamsung Display is a major supplier to Apple, already creating screens for both.....»»
Look behind the scenes at Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass
Apple's MLS Season Pass is a complex production, and Apple has given a rare look behind the scenes into what went into creating the new soccer broadcast experience.Apple's Major League Soccer package provides subscribers with access to all of the lea.....»»
ASUS is looking to take on the Steam Deck
It looks like ASUS will be expanding its gaming portfolio by creating a device that would compete against Valve’s Steam Deck. When Valve first announced the Steam Deck, many were skeptical, but it seems that there was really nothing to.....»»
Exploring the Benefits of Gaming on your Phone
Although parents may not want to concede, it has been proven and is now well-known that playing video games can have lots of health benefits. Anything from relieving stress, lowering depression and creating an overall good relaxed feeling. While this.....»»