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.....»»
Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase: how to watch and what to expect
Nintendo is dropping a Partner Showcase this week, one that may reveal which Xbox games are coming to Switch. Here's when you can catch it......»»
Nintendo Confirms Upcoming Direct Showcase
Nintendo fans will have a lot to look forward to on February 21st, at least in terms of third-party Switch games. The post Nintendo Confirms Upcoming Direct Showcase appeared first on Phandroid. It looks like the rumors were true – f.....»»
Australians are washing microplastics down the drain and it"s ending up on farms
Australian wastewater treatment plants produce thousands of tons of treated sewage sludge every year. This nutrient-rich material is then dried to make "biosolids," which are used to fertilize agricultural soil......»»
New synthesis method uses light reaction on a water surface
By forming chemical bonds between atoms, complex molecules such as those needed for medicines, crop protection products, or high-performance materials are prepared using synthetic chemistry. Such synthesis reactions typically require organic solvents.....»»
AirVPN Stops Serving Italians due to “Piracy Shield” Blocking Requirements
Starting later this month, VPN provider AirVPN will no longer accept Italian customers. This drastic decision is a direct response to the Government's piracy-blocking requirements, enforced through the "Piracy Shield" system. AirVPN says that the req.....»»
AutoNation cut back regional executives, reports $7 million in severance expenses
The company said in a statement it is trying to reduce internal bureaucracy, improve decision-making response times and "increase direct interactions with the executive team.".....»»
Terahertz spatiotemporal wave synthesis in random systems
A research team has developed a new technique that enables precise spatiotemporal control of terahertz waves as they pass through disordered materials......»»
Nutrients direct intestinal stem cell function and affect aging, finds study
Researchers at the University of Helsinki have discovered a new mechanism of action between the nutrient adaptation of intestinal stem cells and aging. The finding may make a difference when seeking ways to maintain the functional capacity of the agi.....»»
A former mine at a fossil-rich site is causing the BLM headaches
Bureau of Land Management's blasting will make the site safe, but may wreck fossils. Enlarge / Blasting taking place at the fossil-rich site. (credit: Bureau of Land Management) Blasting has begun in an area known as “.....»»
A former mine at a fossil-rich site is causing the BLM headaches
Blasting is happening at a former mining site that's also home to unique fossils. Enlarge / Blasting taking place at the fossil-rich site. (credit: Bureau of Land Management) Blasting has begun in an area known as “Com.....»»
Ice cores provide first documentation of rapid Antarctic ice loss in the past
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the British Antarctic Survey have uncovered the first direct evidence that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet shrunk suddenly and dramatically at the end of the Last Ice Age, around eight thousand years ago......»»
Beyond cells: Unveiling the potential of genetic circuits on single DNA molecules
In a new Nature Communications study, researchers have explored the construction of genetic circuits on single DNA molecules, demonstrating localized protein synthesis as a guiding principle for dissipative nanodevices, offering insights into artific.....»»
Report: Apple is testing foldable iPhones, having the same problems as everyone else
Don't expect these clamshell-style foldables in 2024 or 2025 or maybe ever. Enlarge (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple is purportedly working on a foldable iPhone internally, according to "a person with direct knowledge of the.....»»
Guanine synthesis yields new insights into nitrogen"s role in nanocarbon catalysis
Recently, carbon-based catalysts—especially nitrogen-doped nanocarbons—have emerged as sustainable, reliable alternatives to the metal catalysts traditionally used to support chemical reactions......»»
ZF to invest $500 million in South Carolina transmission plant
The investment aims to transform the plant into a flexible manufacturer of parts for electric and gasoline-powered vehicles alike, as well as both passenger cars and commercial vehicles......»»
Nomad delivers a rad red with limited edition Apple Watch Sport Band and iPhone Sport Case [Hands-on]
Nomad recently launched its latest limited edition Apple Watch band and iPhone case. The company says “Night Watch Red” was the top-requested hue from customers and I think Nomad nailed it. Join along for all the details on the rich red finish fo.....»»
Research offer direct view of tantalum oxidation that impedes qubit coherence
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and DOE's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have used a combination of scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) and computational modeling to get a.....»»
Scientists create effective "spark plug" for direct-drive inertial confinement fusion experiments
Scientists from the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) led experiments to demonstrate an effective "spark plug" for direct-drive methods of inertial confinement fusion (ICF). In two studies published in Nature Physics, th.....»»
This is my favorite Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra deal right now
Got an old phone to trade in? You could save up to $750 on the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra when you buy direct from Samsung......»»
Tensions between dealers and automakers still stewing in some states
Dealers and their state associations have been working to strengthen protections in franchise laws, addressing emerging issues such as direct sales to consumers and costly sales standards for electric vehicles......»»