Exploring the effect of ring closing on fluorescence of supramolecular polymers
In supramolecular chemistry, the self-assembly state of molecules plays a significant role in determining their tangible properties. Controlling the self-assembled state has garnered significant attention as it can be exploited to design materials wi.....»»
The effect of compliance requirements on vulnerability management strategies
In this Help Net Security interview, Steve Carter, CEO of Nucleus Security, discusses the ongoing challenges in vulnerability management, including prioritizing vulnerabilities and addressing patching delays. Carter also covers compliance requirement.....»»
Chemical replacement of TNT explosive more harmful to plants, study shows
The increased use of a chemical compound to replace TNT in explosive devices has a damaging and long lasting effect on plants, new research has shown......»»
Apple"s best-selling M3 MacBook Air 512GB drops to record low price for Black Friday
Amazon and Best Buy are battling for the lowest price on Apple's best-selling M3 MacBook Air with 512GB of storage.Black Friday MacBook Air deals are in effect now.Now on sale for $1,049, the 13-inch MacBook Air offers even more value thanks to Apple.....»»
Seemingly simple climate adaptation strategy could backfire
A climate adaptation strategy that's meant to lower city temperatures could have the opposite effect for people living just outside the zone in which it's used, according to a new modeling study by Yu Cheng and Kaighin McColl published in Geophysical.....»»
Harvesting water from air: Copolymer solution uses water-loving differential to induce desorption
Harvesting water from the air and decreasing humidity are crucial to realizing a more comfortable life for humanity. Water-adsorption polymers have been playing a key part in atmospheric water harvesting and desiccant air conditioning, but desorption.....»»
Dogs prefer texture over shape when identifying objects, research reveals
In a new study exploring how dogs recognize and generalize objects, researchers from Eötvös Lorand University (Budapest) discovered that dogs prioritize texture over shape when identifying objects. The paper is published in the journal Scientific R.....»»
Decoding the structure of nano "gene ferries" to advance RNA drugs
LMU researchers have investigated how cationic polymers organize on a molecular level when transporting RNA drugs......»»
Google is "three times a monopolist" says DOJ in anti-trust lawsuit
The DOJ said that Google "rigged" ad auctions in a way that hurt the competition in its closing arguments at an antitrust trial, but it isn't clear how the US District Court Judge will rule.The DOJ has accused Google of being a monopoly in the advert.....»»
Axion dark matter may make spacetime ring
Dark matter made out of axions may have the power to make space-time ring like a bell, but only if it is able to steal energy from black holes, according to new research......»»
Exploring life at its simplest: Scientists create a "minimal cell membrane" with just two lipids
Lipids, or fats, are essential to life. They form the membranes around cells, protecting them from the outside. In nature, there is an enormous diversity of lipids, with each organism having its own unique combination. But what are the minimum lipid.....»»
Apple"s iPad mini 6 just dropped to $299.99, all-time best Black Friday price
A new Black Friday iPad deal has popped up, this time on the last-gen iPad mini 6, that's priced at a record low $299.99 while supplies last.Apple's iPad mini 6 dropped to best price ever - Image credit: AppleBlack Friday deals are in effect on the i.....»»
Brace yourself for PC hardware to get insanely expensive next year
PC hardware is already expensive, but proposed tariffs that could go into effect next year might cause prices to skyrocket......»»
In Patagonia, more snow could protect glaciers from melt—but only if greenhouse gas are curbed emissions soon
In an era of dwindling glaciers, Southern Patagonia has managed to hold on to a surprising amount of its ice. But, a new study in Scientific Reports from INSTAAR postdoc Matthias Troch suggests that this protective effect might be pushed up against i.....»»
Exploring new liquid organic hydrogen carrier materials for a safer, more transportable energy source
To reduce CO2 emissions, the energy transition from a carbon-based energy system to a more sustainable system based on hydrogen energy is urgently needed. However, the nature of hydrogen (such as low volumetric density, flammability, and embrittlemen.....»»
Exploring the impact of offshore wind on whale deaths
In the winter of 2022–2023, nearly a dozen whales died off the coast of New Jersey, near the sites of several proposed wind farms. Their deaths prompted concern that related survey work being conducted in the area somehow contributed to their death.....»»
Ring’s Holiday Quick Replies return next week with the Grinch
Let the Grinch greet your guests with these six Ring Quick Replies. They'll be available to Ring users from November 25 through December 26......»»
How to stealth kill in Stalker 2
Death comes at you fast while exploring The Zone in Stalker 2. We will keep you alive a bit longer by showing you how to stealth kill enemies with the knife......»»
Novel fluorescent materials developed for real-time visualization of multi-component solvents and temperature
Recently, a research team led by Professor Jiang Changlong at Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed a new donor-acceptor (D-A) type fluorescent dye called AFL. This dye changes its fluorescence col.....»»
Ring around Tabby"s star
This illustration shows a hypothetical uneven ring of dust orbiting KIC 8462852, also known as Boyajian's Star or Tabby's Star. The star has experienced unusual dips in brightness over a matter of days, as well as much subtler but longer-term dimming.....»»
Durable supramolecular plastic is fully ocean-degradable and doesn"t generate microplastics
Researchers led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) have developed a new durable plastic that won't pollute our oceans. The new material is as strong as conventional plastics and biodegradable, but what makes it spec.....»»