Flour-derived borocarbonitride enriched with boron-oxygen for the oxidative dehydrogenation of propane to olefins
In a study published in the journal Science China Chemistry, catalytic performance was investigated using a fixed-bed reactor and the structure-activity relationship was studied by combining various characterizations with DFT calculations......»»
Study finds oxygen rise in the tropical upper ocean during the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum
Oxygen is fundamental to sustaining life on Earth. The ocean gets its oxygen from its uppermost layers in contact with the atmosphere. As our planet continues to warm, the ocean is gradually losing its capacity to absorb oxygen, with severe consequen.....»»
By growing animal cells in rice grains, scientists dish up hybrid food
From lab-grown chicken to cricket-derived protein, these innovative alternatives offer hope for a planet struggling with the environmental and ethical impacts of industrial agriculture. Now, Korean scientists add a new recipe to the list—cultured b.....»»
Researchers use mussel-derived proteins to develop customized underwater bio-adhesive patches
The field of adhesives is diverse, catering to a wide range of applications from everyday uses like paper and fabric to specialized ones like woodwork. In the medical area, adhesives play a crucial role, from suturing internal wounds to attaching sen.....»»
Apple Watch Ultra 2 hits $729 with blood oxygen tracking, Nomad Apple Watch bands, Anker gear, more
The weekend is here with a fresh batch of Apple deals, all of which come headlined by one of the best prices yet to $68. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more….....»»
Influencing factors and contribution rates of oxygen concentration over the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau recalculated
In a study published in the journal Science China Earth Sciences, a research team conducted joint observations of ecosystem oxygen production and carbon sinks and near-surface atmospheric oxygen concentrations on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and meteo.....»»
Tim Cook says Apple is focused on appealing the Apple Watch ban, not settling with Masimo
Apple’s patent battle with Masimo is far from over. As it stands right now, Apple is still selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the United States, but with the contested blood oxygen feature disabled. In a new interview today, Apple.....»»
Apple won"t license Masimo"s patents despite Apple Watch import ban
Apple CEO Tim Cook implies there isn't any intention to license Masimo's blood oxygen detection to end the Apple Watch import ban.Apple Watch Series 9Masimo has been embroiled in a patent lawsuit that most recently resulted in an import ban for Apple.....»»
Global warming caused widespread ocean anoxia 93 million years ago, deep-sea sediments research suggests
Marine anoxia is characterized by the oceans being severely depleted in dissolved oxygen, making them toxic and thus having devastating impacts on the organisms inhabiting them. One such event, known as Oceanic Anoxic Event 2 (OAE2), occurred ~93.5 m.....»»
Zebrafish usp3 loss found to promote hypoxic tolerance
Oxygen is an essential element for survival. Ocean warming, circadian rhythm, eutrophication, high-density aquaculture, power failures and long-distance live animal transportation can all lead to low oxygen levels in water. This reduction in oxygen c.....»»
Auto supplier Ineos limits resin production because of cold weather in Texas
Ineos Olefins & Polymers USA, a supplier of key resins and thermoplastics to the auto industry, reportedly limited production of resins it makes at a Texas facility because of mechanical issues caused by freezing temperatures......»»
Apple Watch ban news hub: Everything you need to know
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are embroiled in an ongoing ITC situation, which briefly barred the devices from being sold in the United States last month. This comes after the ITC ruled that the Apple Watch’s blood oxygen sensor.....»»
Planetary size and associated cooling rate may explain why Mars died while Earth survived
We know of Mars as the red planet, for its surface and atmosphere is caked in endless swirling dust of rusted iron, the rusting action provided by the always-eager oxygen. But this was not always so......»»
Research unveils how plants control the production of reactive oxygen species
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are highly reactive molecules containing oxygen. These compounds, which are normal byproducts of biological processes in all living organisms such as aerobic respiration as well as photosynthesis, are highly toxic. In mo.....»»
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.....»»
Apple Watch blood oxygen detection used to save son"s life at 14,000 feet
A 14-year-old with acute altitude sickness was kept stable through the night by being monitored via an Apple Watch with blood oxygen detection.Apple Watch Series 9Apple Watches with blood oxygen detection have been banned from import to the United St.....»»
Researchers develop new plant-derived urease inhibitor to improve fertilizer performance
Researchers from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a new plant-based inhibitor that can improve the efficiency and stability of fertilizers. The inhibitor, derived from natural plants, can slow down th.....»»
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......»»
Astrophysicists offer theoretical proof of traversable wormholes in the expanding universe
The expansion of the universe at some stage of evolution is well described by the Friedmann model. It was derived from general relativity a hundred years ago, but it is still considered one of the most important and relevant cosmological models......»»
Apple Watch blood oxygen feature helps doctor save air passenger"s life
The Apple Watch has been credited with helping save the life of an airline passenger, using the legally-troubled blood oxygen feature.Apple Watch Blood Oxygen appThe various features of the Apple Watch have helped people in need in various ways. Howe.....»»
Study says ice age could help predict oceans" response to global warming
A team of scientists led by a Tulane University oceanographer has found that deposits deep under the ocean floor reveal a way to measure the ocean oxygen level and its connections with carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere during the last ice age,.....»»