Direct synthesis of isoparaffin-rich gasoline from syngas
A research team led by Prof. Pan Xiulian and Prof. Bao Xinhe from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences realized the direct synthesis of isoparaffin-rich gasoline from syngas using ZnAlOx-SAPO-11 oxide-zeo.....»»
AI can help dealers boost customer service, make financial decisions
Dealers are using AI to enable their systems to aid in financial decisions, said Rich Sands, CEO of Stella Automotive AI......»»
Meta protecting teens by blurring nude photos in Instagram DMs, with warnings [U]
Instagram is rolling out a new safety feature, designed to protect teens from being exposed to unwanted nude photos in Instagram direct messages. The system will blur nude photos in Instagram DMs when the recipient is believed to be a teenager. Th.....»»
Meta protecting teens by blurring nude photos in Instagram DMs, with warnings
Instagram is rolling out a new safety feature, designed to protect teens from being exposed to unwanted nude photos in Instagram direct messages. The system will blur nude photos in Instagram DMs when the recipient is believed to be a teenager. Th.....»»
Making ultra-fast electron measurements in multiple directions to reveal the secrets of the aurora
The energetic electrons that drive the aurora borealis (the northern lights) have a rich and very dynamic structure that we currently do not fully understand. Much of what we know about these electrons comes from instruments that have fundamental lim.....»»
Stop! Don’t buy this soundbar bundle at Samsung
Over at Woot, you can get a great Samsung Q800C soundbar bundle for a substantial discount compared to going direct to the source. Here's why you need it......»»
New spectrometer helps identify alternative catalyst materials for affordable hydrogen fuel cells
Fuel cells are quickly becoming a viable, clean energy alternative to commonly used fossil fuels, such as gasoline, coal, and oil. Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy resources that release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere......»»
Irish castles and ancient Greek rites show culture"s role in regional regeneration
Tapping into the long and rich histories of places around Europe is a central part of an EU push for rural and urban revival......»»
On-surface synthesis of carbyne: An sp-hybridized linear carbon allotrope
In a study led by Prof. Wei Xu (Interdisciplinary Materials Research Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University) and published in the journal National Science Review, a research team achieved the successful synthesis of a.....»»
Viewpoint: Kenya"s wildlife conservancies make old men rich, while making women and young people poorer
Kenya once had an exceptional abundance and diversity of wildlife. But as the country's population boomed, wildlife lost space to people, buildings, roads and agriculture......»»
Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop is a great mobile version of a classic series
Apple Arcade subscribers are getting a new Puyo Puyo game today, and it's a surprisingly rich puzzle collection......»»
Astronomers find 10 new millisecond pulsars in globular cluster Terzan 5
Using the MeerKAT radio telescope, an international team of astronomers has detected 10 new millisecond pulsars in a Galactic globular cluster known as Terzan 5. The finding, which makes Terzan 5 the most pulsar-rich globular cluster, was reported in.....»»
The 5 best soundbars for Samsung TVs in 2024
Upgrade your home theater with one of the best soundbars for Samsung TV. These run the gamut from ultra-prmeium to affordable, but all produce rich audio......»»
A chemically bonded photocatalyst with rich oxygen vacancies for improved photocatalytic decontamination
A challenge in promoting the industrial application of photocatalysis technology for environment remediation lies in the design of high-performance photocatalysts. These photocatalysts should be endowed with efficient photo-carrier separation and int.....»»
Catching vibes: Novel approach captures arthropod-driven vibrations
It was summer in northern Mississippi, rich in relative humidity and deciduous forests and wolf spiders. Noori Cho, then a doctoral student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, was dedicating two months to sharing a cabin with mice while on a res.....»»
New synthesis platform allows for rapid cancer drug synthesis and testing
Imperial College London researchers have developed a new platform for the synthesis, analysis and testing of new compounds which may one day treat cancer. The findings are published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition......»»
Canopy soil of old-growth forest fosters unique invertebrate diversity that is vulnerable to human disturbance
Yakushima Island, a world heritage site in Japan, is renowned for its rich biodiversity. The huge Japanese cedar (Yaku-sugi) forests, which are over a thousand years old, are a symbolic ecosystem of the island. Although the canopy of these colossal t.....»»
OpenAI holds back wide release of voice-cloning tech due to misuse concerns
Voice Engine can clone voices with 15 seconds of audio, but OpenAI is warning of potential misuse. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Voice synthesis has come a long way since 1978's Speak & Spell toy, which once wowed peopl.....»»
In Canada"s Quebec, residents miffed over mining boom
Canada's Quebec province is rich with minerals needed for everything from electric cars to cell phones, but residents living atop the potential windfall are worried their backyards will be dug up—and they won't get a dime......»»
Direct and indirect consumption activities drive urban-rural inequalities in air pollution-related mortality in China
Household consumption in China is associated with substantial PM2.5 pollution through activities directly (i.e., fuel use) and/or indirectly (i.e., consumption of goods and services) causing pollutant emissions. Urban and rural households exhibit dif.....»»
Unlocking insights into marketing to mature consumers: A new research synthesis
Research from Queen Mary University of London academic Dr. Mina Tajvidi, delves into marketing communications targeted at mature consumers aged 50 and above, addressing definitional inconsistencies and reviewing research published since 1972......»»