How "inert" compounds can steal ions
Cells produce many different complexes. These complexes can occupy 40% of the cell's volume, making the cell quite a crowded environment. For that reason, a full description of complex cellular behavior is a challenge that requires deeper investigati.....»»
A universal insertion of various molecules into ionic crystals under high pressure
An international team has revealed a surprising universal propensity of forming stable hybrid compounds under high pressures......»»
Conduction of catalytic properties from buried transitional metals to exposed inert main group metals
The electronic interaction between buried single transitional metal and adjacent aluminum atoms via metallic bonding can be well demonstrated......»»
Aiming at the industrial use of clay column chromatography for optical resolution
A recent study, published in Applied Clay Science, could have applications in clay column chromatography for obtaining enantiomeric compounds in industries......»»
Alzheimer"s drug fermented with help from AI and bacteria moves closer to reality
Galantamine is a common medication used by people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia around the world to treat their symptoms. Unfortunately, synthesizing the active compounds in a lab at the scale needed isn't commercially viable......»»
Webb finds ethanol and other icy ingredients for new worlds
An international team of astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a variety of molecules, ranging from relatively simple ones like methane to complex compounds like acetic acid and ethanol, in early-stage protosta.....»»
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 could steal Samsung’s throne
Leaked specs of the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 have leaked online and it could give the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 a run for its money. The post The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 could steal Samsung’s throne appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung is expected to l.....»»
Keyloggers, spyware, and stealers dominate SMB malware detections
In 2023, 50% of malware detections for SMBs were keyloggers, spyware and stealers, malware that attackers use to steal data and credentials, according to Sophos. Attackers subsequently use this stolen information to gain unauthorized remote access, e.....»»
Here’s how to protect against ‘GoldPickaxe’, the first iPhone trojan [U]
An Android trojan called GoldDigger surfaced last year that can steal biometric data and more from victims to compromise their bank accounts. Now the threat has evolved into the GoldPickaxe trojan that can infect iOS and Android. Fortunately, there a.....»»
Scientists design bifunctional catalyst to address environmental pollution problems
A team of researchers from Bohai University in China has designed and synthesized a bifunctional catalyst that can solve the environmental pollution caused by mustard gas and phenolic compounds. They synthesized this bifunctional catalyst, a new thre.....»»
Week in review: Attackers use phishing emails to steal NTLM hashes, Patch Tuesday forecast
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: What organizations need to know about the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) In this Help Net Security interview, Kris Lovejoy, Global Securi.....»»
The Google Pixel Watch 3 could steal this Apple Watch feature
So far, the Pixel Watch has kept a trusted phone unlocked using Bluetooth pairing. The upcoming Pixel Watch 3 may borrow from Apple to improve this system......»»
Hundreds of orgs targeted with emails aimed at stealing NTLM authentication hashes
A threat actor specializing in establishing initial access to target organizations’ computer systems and networks is using booby-trapped email attachments to steal employees’ NTLM hashes. Why are they after NTLM hashes? NT LAN Manager (NT.....»»
Researchers create AI worms that can spread from one system to another
Worms could potentially steal data and deploy malware. Enlarge (credit: Jacqui VanLiew; Getty Images) As generative AI systems like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini become more advanced, they are increasingly being p.....»»
The iPhone 16 needs to steal the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper"s best feature pronto
Apple already does a great job with the always-on displays on its Pro iPhones but the screen used by the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper would take things to the next level......»»
Unlocking the mechanism of pineapple internal browning
Internal browning (IB) is a significant post-harvest issue in pineapples, impacting fruit quality and leading to substantial losses, yet its mechanism remains poorly understood. Studies have shown that the accumulation of phenolic compounds plays a k.....»»
Airbnb scammers pose as hosts, redirect users to fake Tripadvisor site
Scammers on Airbnb are faking technical issues and citing higher fees to get users to a spoofed Tripadvisor website and steal their money. The Airbnb scam Malwarebytes researchers came across the Airbnb scam when trying to book an apartment through t.....»»
The ASUS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is on SALE – save yourself $110!
The ASUS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU is currently on sale where it’s enjoying a $100 discount, making it a steal! The post The ASUS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is on SALE – save yourself $110! appeared first on Phandroid. No thanks to.....»»
Researchers observe the structural heterogeneity of a lipid scramblase
Researchers from Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University report in Nature Communications that TMEM16F, a transmembrane protein that facilitates the passive movement of phospholipids and ions across membranes, explores a larger.....»»
Heterogeneous copper photocatalysis for production of diverse bioactive compounds
Professor Jian He, from the Department of Chemistry at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), has spearheaded a research endeavor aimed at revolutionizing organic synthesis. His research team has successfully developed a novel heterogeneous copper photoc.....»»
Powering nitrogenases: Researchers find new targets for improving biocatalysts
Nitrogenases are considered promising candidates for the sustainable enzymatic production of ammonia and carbon compounds. Unfortunately, one bottleneck in this complex process, the supply of electrons to the enzymes, has remained a mystery until now.....»»