How metal atoms can arrange themselves on an insulator
In order to produce tiny electronic memories or sensors in the future, it is essential to be able to arrange individual metal atoms on an insulating layer. Scientists at Bielefeld University's Faculty of Chemistry have now demonstrated that this is p.....»»
The most massive neutron stars probably have cores of quark matter
Atoms are made of three things: protons, neutrons, and electrons. Electrons are a type of fundamental particle, but protons and neutrons are composite particles made of up and down quarks. Protons have 2 ups and 1 down, while neutrons have 2 downs an.....»»
Metal-organic frameworks study unravels mechanism for capturing water from air
Researchers from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf and Dresden University of Technology have unraveled the water adsorption mechanism in certain microporous materials—so-called hierarchical metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)—while probing the.....»»
Metal Gear Solid 3 and Silent Hill 2 remakes confirmed to launch in 2024
A new video from PlayStation confirmed that two highly anticipated remakes from Konami will release sometime this year......»»
Just get new AirPods Pro 2? Make sure to buy a lanyard so you don’t lose them
If you unwrapped a pair of AirPods Pro 2 this holiday season, you might be wondering about that new metal inlet on the side. It’s actually a lanyard holster, so you can easily attach a lanyard right to your AirPods Pro 2 case. While Apple is no.....»»
Strategies to engineer metal-organic frameworks for efficient photocatalysis
The ever-increasing global energy shortage and the worsening of the environment urgently require the substitution of conventional fossil-based energy for green and sustainable energy......»»
Scientists discover new method for generating metal nanoparticles to use as catalysts
A team of researchers from the ITACA Institute of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Research Institute of Chemical Technology, a joint center of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the UPV, has discovered a new meth.....»»
Japan"s hand-forged knives a slice of samurai metallurgy
Blacksmith Yoshihiro Yauji pulls a piece of glowing metal from the forge in a Japanese village, continuing a tradition dating back centuries to when the region was renowned for crafting swords carried by samurai......»»
An advanced computational tool for understanding quantum materials
Researchers at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME), Argonne National Laboratory, and the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia have developed a new computational tool to describe how the atoms within quantum ma.....»»
"Goldilocks system" boosts efficiency of nickel-catalyzed reactions
In the search for cheaper, greener alternatives to routinely used precious metal catalysts like palladium, nickel has become an increasingly popular choice in the last two decades for organic chemists assembling fragments of molecules for a variety o.....»»
First observation of how water molecules move near a metal electrode
A collaborative team of experimental and computational physical chemists from South Korea and the United States has made an important discovery in the field of electrochemistry, shedding light on the movement of water molecules near metal electrodes......»»
Nomad launches Titanium Band and Steel Band for smaller 41, 40, and 38mm Apple Watches [U]
The band is finally back in stock after being back-ordered since the launch of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 back in September. Nomad has launched its high-end Titanium Band and Steel Band today for the smaller Apple Watch sizes. These premium metal lin.....»»
Reviewing the state of research into 2D noble metal-based intermetallic compound electrocatalysts
As demand grows for more sustainable and efficient energy generation, electrochemical energy conversion technologies that rely on electrocatalysis stand out as promising alternatives. Research into the best type of electrocatalysts is ongoing......»»
Best Metal Gear games, ranked
The originator of the stealth-action genre, Metal Gear has a long and not always perfect history. From the OG entries to the Solid titles, we ranked them all......»»
Researchers review miniaturized electrochemical sensor technologies for rapid heavy metal detection
Heavy metals (HMs) are metals with high densities and atomic weights. Originating from geological processes or human activities, including mining, industrial production, and petrochemical plants, they are toxic to humans and animals and considered as.....»»
Nomad launches premium Stand One Max with MagSafe and Apple Watch fast charging [Hands-on]
Expanding its premium charger lineup for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, Nomad is out with the new Stand One Max. The premium metal and glass design features official MagSafe support with 15W wireless charging, Apple Watch fast charging, and more......»»
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft sends back its first image of a star field
NASA has shared the first images taken by its Psyche mission, which launched in October to study a strange metal asteroid located in the main belt......»»
Researchers safely integrate fragile 2D materials into devices, opening a path to unique electronic properties
Two-dimensional materials, which are only a few atoms thick, can exhibit some incredible properties, such as the ability to carry electric charge extremely efficiently, which could boost the performance of next-generation electronic devices......»»
Team reviews phosphine ligand-induced structural transformation of metal nanoclusters
A team of researchers has reviewed a unique method for reforming the structures of ultra-small nanomaterials. These nanomaterials, called metal nanoclusters, bridge the gap between the metal atom and the bulk metal, making them highly useful in both.....»»
A catalyst for electronically controlled C–H functionalization
The Chirik Group at the Princeton Department of Chemistry is chipping away at one of the great challenges of metal-catalyzed C–H functionalization with a new method that uses a cobalt catalyst to differentiate between bonds in fluoroarenes, functio.....»»
Fractal photonic anomalous Floquet topological insulators to generate multiple quantum chiral edge states
An anomalous Floquet topological insulator (AFTI) is a periodically driven topological insulator (TI with nonzero winding numbers to support topological edge modes, though its standard topological invariants like Chern numbers are zero......»»