Double-layered catalyst generates more hydrogen
Hydrogen-generating catalysts can create synergistic effects when different materials are layered with their unique properties. Recently, a Korean research team has developed a technology to enhance the hydrogen generation efficiency by flattening pl.....»»
Scientists develop ultrafast hydrogen leak detection
As the spread of eco-friendly hydrogen cars increases, the importance of hydrogen sensors is also on the rise. In particular, achieving technology to detect hydrogen leaks within one second remains a challenging task. Accordingly, the development of.....»»
GM and Honda"s hydrogen joint venture starts production of fuel cell systems in Michigan
General Motors and Honda said their hydrogen fuel cell joint venture reached a milestone with the start of production at a factory in southeast Michigan......»»
Here’s how Honda and GM are building production hydrogen fuel cells
Uses include mining equipment, class 8 trucks, and power generators. Enlarge / Anode and cathode "inks" are applied to carbon-fiber paper. (credit: GM/Honda) BROWNSTOWN, Mich.—Today, a joint venture between General Mot.....»»
Magnesium still has the potential to become an efficient hydrogen store, says study
It is easy to be optimistic about hydrogen as an ideal fuel. It is much more difficult to come up with a solution to an absolutely fundamental problem: How to store this fuel efficiently? A Swiss-Polish team of experimental and theoretical physicists.....»»
Google’s latest AI video generator can render cute animals in implausible situations
Lumiere generates five-second videos that "portray realistic, diverse and coherent motion." Enlarge / Still images of AI-generated video examples provided by Google for its Lumiere video synthesis model. (credit: Google).....»»
Intel claims up to 268% gaming boost with latest Arc graphics drivers
The latest Intel Arc driver update once again brings double-digit performance increase in variety of games......»»
Thirsty? Water is more common than you think
Water is abundant throughout the entire universe. What water has going for it is that its constituents, hydrogen and oxygen, are also ridiculously common, and those two elements really enjoy bonding with each other. Oxygen has two open slots in its o.....»»
Water self-purification achieved via electron donation: Novel catalyst enables sustainable wastewater treatment
Emerging contaminants (ECs) in natural water bodies, including endocrine disruptors, pharmaceuticals, and synthetic dyes, pose a grave threat to public water safety. Current wastewater treatment technologies, while somewhat effective, fall short of e.....»»
Mazda revives rotary engine R&D for electrified cars
After a half-decade hiatus, Mazda is reestablishing a standalone R&D group to develop greener rotary engines for use in electrified or hydrogen vehicles in the Japanese carmaker's push to cut carbon emissions......»»
Every TV show that"s been canceled in 2024 so far, from "Our Flag Means Death" to "Minx"
2024 has already seen the cancellation of several beloved shows, like "Our Flag Means Death" and "Schmigadoon!" Every year, the TV world is a double edged sword. Yes, we get many new shows to get excited about. But we also lose beloved shows an.....»»
OnePlus 12 Launches in the US at $799 With Free Double Storage Upgrade
The OnePlus 12, after going official in China almost 2 months ago, has now launched in the US. Orders are live with a starting price of $799 and that gets you a whole lot of phone in your hand in just a few days. For those who missed the news, the On.....»»
Webb Telescope captures massive star-forming complex
This image from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope features an H II region in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a satellite galaxy of our Milky Way. This nebula, known as N79, is a region of interstellar atomic hydrogen that is ionized, capt.....»»
Volvo Group unveils VNL high-tech truck platform for electric, diesel, hydrogen powertrains and autonomous driving
Volvo's new truck platform is designed with an electrical system optimized for autonomous driving and safety features......»»
LipidOz: New software enables identification of lipid double bond locations
Lipids are a class of biomolecules that play an important role in many cellular processes. Analyses that seek to characterize all lipids in a sample—called lipidomics—are crucial to studying complex biological systems......»»
Life on Earth uses water as a solvent. What are some other options for life as we don"t know it?
There is a vast menagerie of potentially habitable worlds in the cosmos, which means the universe could be home to a diversity of life beyond what we can imagine. Creatures built on silicon rather than carbon, or organisms that breathe hydrogen inste.....»»
Study of decommissioned onshore gas field highlights hydrogen storage concerns
A study exploring the potential of a decommissioned gas field in Scotland as a major hydrogen store has highlighted concerns over potential leaks and recommended that it shouldn't be used......»»
Ocean biodiversity could be protected with green hydrogen byproduct, study shows
Climate change, warming temperatures and an increase in nutrient density in the world's oceans are causing a steady loss of oxygen in the marine environment and posing a serious threat to biodiversity......»»
Scientists unravel key steps in the road to DNA repair
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have been studying DNA repair by homologous recombination, where the RecA protein repairs breaks in double-stranded DNA by incorporating a dangling single-strand end into intact double strands, and repai.....»»
Unlocking the secrets of the universe through neutrinoless double beta decay
The discovery that neutrinos have mass was groundbreaking. However, their absolute mass remains unknown. Neutrinoless double beta decay experiments aim to determine whether neutrinos are their own antiparticles and, if so, provide a means to determin.....»»
Everything we learned today about Vision Pro configurations, specs, and accessories
It'll cost you $200 to double the storage of the base configuration. Enlarge / Apple's Vision Pro headset. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple's Vision Pro went up for preorder this morning at 8 am ET. As expected, shipment date.....»»