Direct transformation of CH3Cl to acetic acid through a carbonylation reaction
Methane, the main component of natural gas, shale gas and flammable ice, is a clean and inexpensive chemical feedstock with abundant reserves. Nevertheless, the high C-H band energy and low polarizability of a methane molecule inhibit the utilization.....»»
Canada orders end to railroad lockout, says "trains will be running within days"
Labor Minister Steven MacKinnon ordered the Canada Industrial Relations Board to direct the parties to extend their current labor contract and said the railways should resume operations “forthwith.”.....»»
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Trees stripped by invasive caterpillars muster defenses that can harm native insects, research shows
An invasive insect with an insatiable appetite can cause serious problems for a favorite native moth that likes the same food source—even though the two are never in direct competition for a meal, according to new research, published in the journal.....»»
A new reaction to enhance aromatic ketone use in chemical synthesis
Aromatic ketones have long been valuable intermediates in chemical synthesis, particularly in cross-coupling reactions where different chemical entities are combined to form new compounds. For instance, a process called deacylative cross-coupling rem.....»»
Mechanistic insights on SSZ-13 zeolite in catalytic dimethyl ether carbonylation
Dimethyl ether (DME) carbonylation to methyl acetate (MA) is one of the crucial steps in an indirect synthesis route of ethanol from syngas. SSZ-13 zeolite, with a typical topology of CHA, characterized by its 8-membered ring (8-MR) channels, has sho.....»»
Bermuda braces for direct hit from Hurricane Ernesto
Bermuda was on high alert Friday as residents brace for Hurricane Ernesto, with heavy rain and flooding expected to wallop the island at the weekend, meteorologists and officials said......»»
Every reaction can help: Increasing the sense of responsibility of internet users
Certain messages can drive internet users to take action in the face of cyberbullying, although the diffusion of responsibility on the internet works similarly to that in direct contact, say researchers from SWPS University......»»
In major u-turn, Apple allows Spotify to display pricing and direct users to its website
In a major u-turn, Apple is now allowing Spotify to display pricing in the app – including promotional offers – and to direct users to its website to sign up. The move comes three months after the iPhone maker rejected a a Spotify app update w.....»»
Study explores the transformation of educational system with the advent of AI
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) presents several new and exciting opportunities for improving the quality of education. While several ways of integrating AI into schooling have been explored, only a few of them consider changing the tradit.....»»
TikTok introduces group chats and stickers in direct messages
TikTok on Monday announced a major update coming to its platform. Users can now create and send messages for group chats for the first time in the app. In addition, TikTok is bringing stickers to direct messages. Read on as we detail everything that.....»»
Chemists develop new sustainable reaction for creating unique molecular building blocks
Polymers can be thought of like trains: Just as a train is composed of multiple cars, polymers are made up of multiple monomers, and the couplings between the train cars are similar to the chemical bonds that link monomers together. While polymers ha.....»»
Breakthrough in molecular control: New bioinspired double helix with switchable chirality
The deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA, the molecular system that carries the genetic information of living organisms, can transcribe and amplify information using its two helical strands. Creating such artificial molecular systems that match or surpass DN.....»»
New study explores the role expectations, conflicts and ambiguity of the chief financial officer
New research from Monash University has revealed the role of the chief financial officer is widely ambiguous, and has a range of conflicting expectations placed upon it, relating to digital transformation, leadership, coaching and mentoring capabilit.....»»
Greenland fossil discovery stuns scientists and confirms that center of ice sheet melted in recent past
The story of Greenland keeps getting greener—and scarier. A new study provides the first direct evidence that the center—not just the edges—of Greenland's ice sheet melted away in the recent geological past and the now-ice-covered island was th.....»»
Even Samsung’s chief isn’t happy about the direct comparisons to Apple’s designs
It seems that the Samsung chief isn’t too happy about the company’s latest releases over claims it looks too much like Apple’s products. The post Even Samsung’s chief isn’t happy about the direct comparisons to Apple’s designs appeared fi.....»»
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Get a huge discount on a huge TV! Save $2,200 when you purchase the Samsung 85-inch QN90C direct from Samsung......»»
Wing Security unveils custom SaaS Threat Intelligence for direct dashboard integration
Wing Security launched its new tailored SaaS Threat Intelligence, providing organizations with personalized detection and response capabilities directly integrated into their SaaS security dashboard. The threat intelligence feature delivers timely, p.....»»
Speeding Mercedes driver sparks East Harlem chain-reaction crash that killed a 51-year-old man
Speeding Mercedes driver sparks East Harlem chain-reaction crash that killed a 51-year-old man.....»»
Madison Symmetric Torus operates stable plasma at 10 times the Greenwald Limit
If net-positive fusion energy is to ever be achieved, density is key: the more atomic nuclei crashing into each other, the more efficient the reaction will be. Nearly 40 years ago, Martin Greenwald identified a density limit above which tokamak plasm.....»»
Avocado genome assembled: Uncovering disease resistance and fatty acid secrets
The avocado, celebrated for its nutritious unsaturated fats and distinctive flavor, encounters notable agricultural challenges, particularly its vulnerability to diseases that can drastically reduce fruit quality and yield......»»