Enhancing green hydrogen production with robust carbon fabric electrocatalysts
A technology has been developed to address the limitations of current catalyst electrodes, resulting in the production of green hydrogen on a large scale and at a relatively low cost. The development is reported in the Journal of the American Chemica.....»»
Star Wars behind the scenes: Creating the unique aesthetic of The Acolyte
Ars chats with production designer Kevin Jenkins and cinematographer Chris Teague. Enlarge / A mysterious assassin is targeting Jedi masters in The Acolyte. (credit: Disney+) The Star Wars franchise is creeping up on the.....»»
Climate inaction undermines public support for lifestyle changes, study finds
New research into the public perception of climate change initiatives finds that while there is strong support for low-carbon lifestyles, inaction is limiting public beliefs that a low-carbon future is possible......»»
Using supercomputer researchers discover new clues to improving fusion confinement
Nuclear fusion—when two nuclei combine to form a new nucleus, thereby releasing energy—may be the clean, reliable, limitless power source of the future. But first, scientists must learn how to control its production......»»
Sediments reveal the ancient ocean during a mass extinction event
About 183 million years ago, volcanic activity in modern South Africa unleashed an estimated 20,500 gigatons of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the ocean–atmosphere system over a period of 300 to 500 thousand years. Known as the Toarcian Oceanic Anoxic E.....»»
Squeezing more flavor: Genetic study optimizes citric acid in tomatoes
Citric acid (CA) is a flavor-enhancing compound in tomatoes that also serves as a metabolic pathway mediator. Despite its importance, the genetic and environmental interplay affecting its levels has been a puzzle, difficult to decipher and control......»»
OLED laptops are about to get brighter, thinner, and more expensive
LG has just announced that it started the mass production of Tandem OLED panels. The displays could be hugely beneficial in upcoming laptops......»»
Apple wants to replace 50% of iPhone final assembly line workers with automation
A new report from The Information today details Apple’s efforts to automate more of the iPhone production process. The report explains that Apple has told managers to “reduce the number of workers on iPhone final assembly lines by as much as 50%.....»»
Escalating global cyber threats require robust layered security measures
Escalating global cyber threats require robust layered security measures.....»»
Scientists explore the vast reservoir of dissolved organic matter in oceans
Few things last very long in the world of the open oceans, it would seem. In the light-filled surface layer, microscopic algae convert carbon dioxide and water into biomass via photosynthesis. Individual cells vanish in a matter of hours or days, ing.....»»
Novel catalysts for improved methanol production using carbon dioxide dehydrogenation
Encapsulating copper nanoparticles within hydrophobic porous silicate crystals has been shown by scientists at Tokyo Tech to significantly enhance the catalytic activity of copper-zinc oxide catalysts used in methanol synthesis via CO2 hydrogenation......»»
How a biocatalyst might boost the growth of microalgae
Living organisms consist to a large extent of carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) compounds. These have to be taken in with food or, in the case of plants, produced through photosynthesis......»»
Latin American cattle block road to Paris goals
Dense forest and patchy regulations mean Latin America is struggling to shake off its mantle as the world's leading emitter of greenhouse gas from livestock production......»»
Enhancing the performance of proton exchange membrane water electrolysis by constructing electron/proton pathways
The proton exchange membrane electrolysis of water (PEMWE) is a critical process for hydrogen generation. However, the limited ability of electrons and protons to permeate the membrane and the inefficient arrangement of the transport structure in the.....»»
New research focuses on use of cactus pear in biofuel production
As much of the world prepares for hotter and drier growing seasons as the result of climate change, a research team led by University of Nevada, Reno researchers has identified several varieties of cactus pear that are particularly well-suited to pro.....»»
New tomato, potato family tree shows that fruit color and size evolved together
Fruits of Solanum plants, a group in the nightshade family, are incredibly diverse, ranging from sizable red tomatoes and purple eggplants to the poisonous green berries on potato plants. A new and improved family tree of this group, produced by an i.....»»
Chevrolet to unveil next-gen Corvette ZR1 in July
Chevrolet has called the ZR1 "the unthinkable" in teaser videos. The top-performance production model of the midengine Corvette will join the Corvette Stingray, Z06 and hybrid E-Ray versions......»»
With 1,800 horsepower, Bugatti’s Tourbillon brings plug-ins past the Prius
Bugatti is known for uncompromising performance more than green cred, but its new Tourbillon boasts both a V16 engine and an electric-only range of 40 miles......»»
Wild yeasts from Patagonia could yield new flavors of lagers: Genetic mutations enhance alcohol production
New strains of yeast for brewing lager beers, created by hybridizing wild strains of yeast from Patagonia with brewer's yeast, can yield novel flavors and aromas, reports a new study by Jennifer Molinet and Francisco Cubillos of the Universidad de Sa.....»»
Study finds plants store carbon for shorter periods than thought
The carbon stored globally by plants is shorter-lived and more vulnerable to climate change than previously thought, according to a new study......»»
New photonic chip spawns nested topological frequency comb
Scientists on the hunt for compact and robust sources of multicolored laser light have generated the first topological frequency comb. Their result, which relies on a small silicon nitride chip patterned with hundreds of microscopic rings, appears in.....»»