Giant deep-sea vent tubeworm symbionts use two carbon fixation pathways to grow at record speeds
In the deep-sea environment of the East Pacific Rise, where sunlight does not penetrate and the surroundings are known for their extreme temperatures, skull-crushing pressures, and toxic compounds, lives Riftia pachyptila, a giant hydrothermal vent t.....»»
Stacking three layers of graphene with a twist speeds up electrochemical reactions
Tri-layer may be better than bi-layer for manufacturing, improving the speed and capacity of electrochemical and electrocatalytic devices......»»
Augmented reality speeds spacecraft construction at NASA Goddard
Technicians armed with advanced measuring equipment, augmented reality headsets, and QR codes virtually checked the fit of some Roman Space Telescope structures before building or moving them through facilities at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center i.....»»
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......»»
Ariane 6 launches: Splashdown for Nyx Bikini
Europe's newest rocket soon launches, taking with it many space missions each with a unique objective, destination and team at home, cheering them on. Whether launching new satellites to look back and study Earth, peer out to deep space or test impor.....»»
Rocket Lab blasts into the record books with 50th Electron launch
New Zealand-based company Rocket Lab has hit an impressive milestone with the 50th launch of its Electron rocket......»»
Deep inside iOS 18"s best new features and improvements on the AppleInsider Podcast
It's still only in beta, and there still isn't any sign of Apple Intelligence, but after more than week with iOS 18, there's a lot of good and a little bad to say about Apple's latest iPhone operating system.Some of iOS 18's finest features are major.....»»
Biophysicists decipher functionality of adrenaline-binding receptor
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are found throughout the human body and are involved in many complex signaling pathways. Despite their importance in many biological processes, the central mechanism of G protein-coupling and the associated signal.....»»
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.....»»
Try these 3 Xbox Game Pass horror titles this weekend (June 21-23)
With Still Wakes the Deep out now, why not try some horror games from Xbox Game Pass' library this weekend?.....»»
China"s BYD says Mexico EV plant will employ 10,000 workers
The EV giant is in final negotiations for the location of the factory, with an official announcement expected in the coming months......»»
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......»»
Lynn Conway was a trans woman in tech—and underappreciated for decades after she helped launch the computing revolution
Lynn Conway may hold the record for longest delay between being unfairly fired and receiving an apology for it. In 1968, IBM—a company that now covers its logo in a rainbow flag each June for Pride Month—fired Conway when she expressed her intent.....»»
Supermassive black hole appears to grow like a baby star
Supermassive black holes pose unanswered questions for astronomers around the world, not the least of which is "How do they grow so big?" Now, an international team of astronomers, including researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Swede.....»»
Galaxy NGC 4696 hosts a complex globular cluster system, observations find
Using the Magellan Telescopes in Chile, astronomers have performed photometric observations of a giant elliptical galaxy known as NGC 4696. The observations reveal that the galaxy has a complex globular cluster system. The finding was detailed in a p.....»»
How hagfish burrow into deep-sea sediment
Understanding burrowing mechanisms could aid in design of soft burrowing robots. Enlarge / A Sixgill Hagfish (Eptatretus hexatrema) in False Bay, South Africa. (credit: Peter Southwood/CC BY-SA 4.0) The humble hagfish is.....»»
CDK Global: Most core dealership management system functionality has been restored following cyberattack
The DMS giant said it shut down most of its systems to contain problems as it works to address the issue and restore service......»»
iPad Pro & iPad Air Users Might Want to Jump on This Apple Pencil Pro Deal
The Apple Pencil Pro has dropped to a record low price and M4 iPad Pro and iPad Air 6 users might want to jump on the offer before it disappears. While it’s not a massive discount, Amazon is selling the Apple Pencil Pro for $119 which is $10 of.....»»
CDK Global cyberattack shuts down most dealership systems nationwide
The DMS giant said it shut down most of its systems to contain problems as it works to address the issue and restore service......»»
"Critical fire conditions" continue to hamper firefighting as blazes across California grow
Crews battling wildfires across California on June 18, including the Post fire in Los Angeles County, face another day of gusty winds and low humidity that will push flames into tinder-dry fuel, weather forecasters warned......»»