Interactive map of metabolical synthesis of chemicals
A research team comprised of Woo Dae Jang, Gi Bae Kim, and Distinguished Professor Sang Yup Lee of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at KAIST reported an interactive metabolic map of bio-based chemicals. Their research paper "An.....»»
Mechanistic insights on SSZ-13 zeolite in catalytic dimethyl ether carbonylation
Dimethyl ether (DME) carbonylation to methyl acetate (MA) is one of the crucial steps in an indirect synthesis route of ethanol from syngas. SSZ-13 zeolite, with a typical topology of CHA, characterized by its 8-membered ring (8-MR) channels, has sho.....»»
New twist on synthesis technique promises sustainable manufacturing
James Tour's lab at Rice University has developed a new method known as flash-within-flash Joule heating (FWF) that could transform the synthesis of high-quality solid-state materials, offering a cleaner, faster and more sustainable manufacturing pro.....»»
Report reveals effectiveness of interactive elements in boosting consumer choice in mobile advertising
A new report launched by Digital Turbine, in collaboration with research from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), King's Business School and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, has revealed the extent to which three key interactive elements in mobile vi.....»»
Musk’s new Grok upgrade allows X users to create largely uncensored AI images
With Grok's new AI image generator, X users put Musk's "freedom of speech" to the test. Enlarge / An AI-generated image of Donald Trump and catgirls created with Grok, which uses the Flux image synthesis model. (credit: BEAST / X.....»»
Interactive map shows thresholds for coastal nuisance flooding
As sea levels rise around the world, communities in coastal areas are more frequently seeing the impact of routine high tide flooding. These incursions of sea water may weaken foundations and infrastructure, slow down traffic and curb business activi.....»»
New interactive map provides local and regional climate opinions in India
India is the most populous country in the world and is among the top 10 greenhouse gas emitters, with most emissions stemming from energy production, manufacturing, and agriculture. Yet there has been little information about the diversity of climate.....»»
Chemical cocktail from plastics: Pilot study describes degradation and leaching process of plastic consumer products
Plastic waste in rivers and oceans is constantly releasing chemicals into the water. Until now, it was unknown how large these quantities are and which substances are released particularly strongly. In the large-scale P-LEACH project, experts from fo.....»»
Developing a simple, cost-effective method to identify the targets of a crucial protein-modifying enzyme
Human proteins undergo a variety of chemical modifications following their synthesis. These modifications regulate their structure, function, and stability. Researchers from the Bhogaraju Group at EMBL Grenoble have developed a new method to study a.....»»
Don’t expect Grand Theft Auto 6 to launch on Xbox Game Pass
Take-Two Interactive likely won't be launching Grand Theft Auto 6 on Xbox Game Pass, according to comments from its CEO......»»
Precise stirring conditions key to optimizing nanostructure synthesis
Stirring allows for homogenization and efficient gas exchange—this fact has been known for decades. Controlling the stirring rate during the nanocluster synthesis is pivotal in achieving nanostructures with well-defined sizes, structures, optical p.....»»
Austria finds chemicals in house of suspected Taylor Swift concert attack plotter
Austria finds chemicals in house of suspected Taylor Swift concert attack plotter.....»»
Scientists use carbon isotopes to track "forever chemicals"
Organofluorine compounds—sometimes called "forever chemicals"—are increasingly turning up in our drinking water, oceans and even human blood, posing a potential threat to the environment and human health......»»
New SpongeBob SquarePants Environment comes to Apple Vision Pro
Paramount Plus is rolling out a new SpongeBob SquarePants-themed Environment for Apple Vision Pro users today. The new immersive experience, which also includes a jellyfish interactive game, takes Vision Pro users underwater and straight to Bikini Bo.....»»
Chemical and transportation industries could boost with new catalyst coating
Coupling electrochemical conversion of the greenhouse gas CO2 with renewable electricity sources—such as solar and wind—promises green production of high-demand chemicals and transportation fuels. Carbon dioxide coupling products such as ethylene.....»»
Health-threat "forever chemicals" removed from water with 3D-printed ceramic ink
Engineers have invented a new way to remove health-harming 'forever chemicals' from water—using 3D printing......»»
Research team achieves faster and more efficient synthesis of high-density RNA microarrays
An international research team led by the University of Vienna has succeeded in developing a new version of RNA building blocks with higher chemical reactivity and photosensitivity. This can significantly reduce the production time of RNA chips used.....»»
PFAS found in nearly all fish tested from four northern Illinois rivers
Scientists tested nine fish species from four northern Illinois rivers for contamination with per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances, synthetic chemicals found in numerous industrial and commercial products and known to be harmful to human health. They f.....»»
Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles from mangifera indica: A solution for agricultural disease management
A research team has successfully synthesized green copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO.NPs) from Mangifera indica (M. indica) leaf extract. The CuO.NPs showed potent activity against gram-positive and negative bacteria, as well as fungicidal effects on p.....»»
Breakthrough in Z-alkene synthesis: Scientists develop efficient and sustainable method
Z-alkenes are organic compounds with a double bond between two carbon atoms and two substituents attached to the carbon atoms on the same side of the double bond. They are ubiquitous structural components of organic compounds in chemistry and biology.....»»
New method detects environmentally unfriendly chemicals
Substances called polyethylene glycols, or PEGs, are widely used in industry, medical, cosmetics and personal care products. The problem is, when they enter the environment and build up, they can harm ecosystems and natural resources......»»