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.....»»
New method sheds light on the hidden world of solvation shells
Scientists from the Fritz Haber Institute, Sorbonne University, and Uppsala University have made a discovery that can help to improve our understanding of the behavior of ions in solutions. Their paper, titled "The solvation shell probed by resonant.....»»
Chemists achieve PFAS-free synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceutical and agrochemical compounds
Chemists at the University of Amsterdam have developed a method to furnish a range of molecules with a trifluoromethyl group attached to a sulfur, nitrogen or oxygen atom. Their procedure, which is published in Science, avoids the use of PFAS reagent.....»»
Compounds from nucleic acids in food show anticancer effects
When people eat, they ingest the nucleic acids that reside in all living things. The compounds in these acids could inhibit the growth of cancer cells, according to findings published in PLOS ONE by Osaka Metropolitan University Associate Professor A.....»»
A new malware threat to macOS adds to the data-stealing surge
Mac users face another macOS threat that aims to steal your data and targets x86_64 and Arm architectures......»»
New macOS malware impersonates popular apps then steals your data
Security researchers have discovered new macOS malware that’s built to steal your most sensitive data. Dubbed ‘Cthulhu Stealer,’ the malware targets users by impersonating popular apps so it can harvest your system password, iCloud Keychain pas.....»»
This new Android malware can steal your card details via the NFC chip
Security researchers spot a sophisticated attack that steals people's NFC data and can be used to steal money, and more......»»
Android malware uses NFC to steal money at ATMs
ESET researchers uncovered NGate malware, which can relay data from victims’ payment cards via a malicious app installed on their Android devices to the attacker’s rooted Android phone. Attack overview (Source: ESET) Unauthorized ATM withdrawals.....»»
Don’t miss this 30% deal on the Blink Video Doorbell system!
The Blink Video Doorbell is currently enjoying a 30% discount on Amazon right now, making it a steal if you’re in the market! The post Don’t miss this 30% deal on the Blink Video Doorbell system! appeared first on Phandroid. Putting to.....»»
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is an ABSOLUTE STEAL with this 36% discount!
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is currently 36% off in this limited time deal, so if you’re looking for a cheap tablet, this is it! The post The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is an ABSOLUTE STEAL with this 36% discount! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Samsung could steal this iPhone feature for the Galaxy S25 Ultra
According to the rumors, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could bump its screen size up to 6.9-inches while slimming its bezels. The post Samsung could steal this iPhone feature for the Galaxy S25 Ultra appeared first on Phandroid. Since the S.....»»
Walmart is selling this 24-inch gaming monitor for $82 today
Snap up a 24-inch gaming monitor for a steal of a price at Walmart right now and enjoy a higher refresh rate than usual......»»
AI accelerates discovery of next-gen polymers
Nylon, Teflon, Kevlar. These are just a few familiar polymers—large-molecule chemical compounds—that have changed the world. From Teflon-coated frying pans to 3D printing, polymers are vital to creating the systems that make the world function be.....»»
New software tool aims to reduce reliance on animal testing
In recent years, machine learning models have become increasingly popular for risk assessment of chemical compounds. However, they are often considered "black boxes" due to their lack of transparency, leading to skepticism among toxicologists and reg.....»»
A new reaction to enhance aromatic ketone use in chemical synthesis
Aromatic ketones have long been valuable intermediates in chemical synthesis, particularly in cross-coupling reactions where different chemical entities are combined to form new compounds. For instance, a process called deacylative cross-coupling rem.....»»
Massachusetts governor signs law phasing out toxic PFAS in firefighters" gear
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed into law Thursday a bill that would phase out the use of PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, in firefighters' protective gear......»»
Beware of fake WhatsApp groups that are stealing accounts!
It seems that there is a rise of fake WhatsApp groups that pretend to be someone you know to steal your account. The post Beware of fake WhatsApp groups that are stealing accounts! appeared first on Phandroid. Scams are everywhere out ther.....»»
Exploring the structures of xenon-containing crystallites
Noble gases have a reputation for being unreactive, inert elements, but more than 60 years ago Neil Bartlett demonstrated the first way to bond xenon. He created XePtF6, an orange-yellow solid. Because it's difficult to grow sufficiently large crysta.....»»
These exceptional Sony wireless headphones are over 40% off today
The Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones with active noise cancellation and a 30-hour battery life are a steal at their discounted price of $198 from Amazon......»»
Dell’s G16 gaming laptop just dropped under $1,000
You can buy the ever popular Dell G16 gaming laptop with RTX 4060 for a steal of a price at Dell right now......»»
Critical 1Password flaws may allow hackers to snatch your passwords (CVE-2024-42219, CVE-2024-42218)
Two vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-42219, CVE-2024-42218) affecting the macOS version of the popular 1Password password manager could allow malware to steal secrets stored in the software’s vaults and obtain the account unlock key, AgileBits has con.....»»