Hydrogen-producing enzyme protects itself against oxygen
An international research team from the Photobiotechnology Research Group at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) led by Professor Thomas Happe and the Laboratoire de Bioénergétique et Ingénierie des Protéines (CNRS) in Marseille has been able to get t.....»»
Green hydrogen: "Artificial leaf" becomes better under pressure
Hydrogen can be produced via the electrolytic splitting of water. One option here is the use of photoelectrodes that convert sunlight into voltage for electrolysis in so-called photoelectrochemical cells (PEC cells). A research team at HZB has now sh.....»»
How bacteria attach their cloaks of invisibility to immune defenses
Bacteria have different strategies for protecting themselves. Some bacterial pathogens surround themselves with a shell made of many sugar chains that lie close together, also known as capsular polymers. This protects the bacteria from drying out and.....»»
Scientists convert bacteria into efficient cellulose producers
Bacteria produce materials that are of interest to humans, such as cellulose, silk and minerals. The advantage of producing bacteria in this way is that it is sustainable, takes place at room temperature and in water. A disadvantage is that the proce.....»»
iCloud Private Relay outage hits iPhone Safari users
Apple's iCloud Private Relay that protects user privacy while browsing, is currently slow or unavailable, leaving some Safari users unable to search.Apple's iCloud Private Relay encrypts user data to protect privacyiCloud Private Relay, available as.....»»
Hydrogen Toyotas at Olympics irk scientists
A group of 120 scientists, engineers and academics said Toyota should have supplied battery-electric vehicles to the Paris Olympics instead of cars powered by hydrogen......»»
The Mysterious Discovery of ‘Dark Oxygen’ on the Ocean Floor
Researchers believe they have discovered oxygen being produced 4,000 meters below the sea surface, and think polymetallic nodules—the sought-after bounty of deep-sea miners—could be the source......»»
Expert Q&A: NASA"s cancellation of VIPER is a frustrating setback for lunar exploration
In July 2024, NASA announced it canceled its plans to send the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) to the moon's southern polar region. The rover was meant to search for water and other resources called volatiles, such as hydrogen.....»»
Surface oxygen functionality controls selective transport of metal ions through graphene oxide membranes
Developing efficient, selective, and scalable separations for critical materials, including lithium and magnesium, is essential to meeting the increasing demands for clean energy technologies and alleviating challenges with domestic supply chains. Gr.....»»
Photocatalyst research uncovers better way to produce green hydrogen
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a material that shows a remarkable ability to convert sunlight and water into clean energy......»»
Scientists publish first experimental evidence for new groups of methane-producing organisms
A team of scientists from Montana State University has provided the first experimental evidence that two new groups of microbes thriving in thermal features in Yellowstone National Park produce methane—a discovery that could one day contribute to t.....»»
"Janus" dual-atom catalyst shows enhanced performance for electrocatalytic oxygen reduction and evolution
A research team led by Prof. Yan Wensheng from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has created the innovative "Janus" dual-atom catalyst (FeCo-N3O3@C) with Fe and Co atoms coordinated synergistically through an N-O bridge, which.....»»
Stress granules found to play an unsuspected role in blood vessel formation
The behavior of the cells that make up our blood vessels is crucial to our well-being. Conditions such as inflammation, oxygen deprivation and viral infection can stress these cells and disrupt the formation of new, often pathological, blood vessels......»»
Innovative method uses oxygen and light to recycle unsaturated polymers
A study published in Cell Reports Physical Science showcases a novel method for the recycling of unsaturated polymers such as rubber and plastics......»»
Nature-inspired novel catalyst paves the way for efficient hydrocarbon decomposition
A research team affiliated with UNIST has developed a novel catalyst that mimics the ability of a natural enzyme to break down harmful hydrocarbons, paving the way for a more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient approach to reducing pollutio.....»»
Apple"s iPhone Fold could now launch in 2026
A new industry report claims that Apple's iPhone Fold is now set to arrive sooner than expected, with the iPhone 18 range.A render of an iPhone FoldReports of Apple producing a foldable iPhone have persisted for years, and for at least as long as its.....»»
India makes it cheaper to import and manufacture iPhones
India is cutting back its import duty on iPhones and also selected iPhone components, meaning it will cost Apple less to bring in completed phones, and to make new ones locally.Mumbai, IndiaAt least one reason that Apple even began producing iPhones.....»»
Researchers advance understanding of a key celiac enzyme
Celiac disease affects around one in a hundred people worldwide, and those that have the autoimmune disorder have no choice but to stick to a gluten-free diet forever—at the moment, doctors have no other way to treat the illness......»»
Apple @ Work: How Apple protects the Mac from mass enterprise outages
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & p.....»»
Researchers zero in on the underlying mechanism that causes alloys to crack when exposed to hydrogen-rich environments
When deciding what material to use for infrastructure projects, metals are often selected for their durability. However, if placed in a hydrogen-rich environment, like water, metals can become brittle and fail. Since the mid-19th century, this phenom.....»»
New insights into interfacial hydrogen bonds could enhance photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution from water is a key technology for achieving sustainable hydrogen production. However, the direct impact of the microscopic structure of interfacial water molecules on photocatalytic reactivity remains unexplored......»»