Iridium-catalyzed Z-retentive asymmetric allylic substitution reactions
In synthetic organic chemistry, Z-olefins are a challenging synthetic target to produce in the lab due to their relative thermodynamic instability. The Z-olefins form an unsaturated compound with a CnH2n formula that can be readily isomerized. Analog.....»»
Structure-property relationships in nanoporous and amorphous iridium oxides
South Korean-based researchers have used first-principles quantum mechanical simulations to better understand the structure-property relationships in various polymorphic phases of iridium oxides to elucidate their outstanding performance in catalyzin.....»»
How to use emoji reactions in Google Docs
Google Docs now has an option to add emotes to your comments, check out how to do that with this handy guide. The post How to use emoji reactions in Google Docs first appeared on Phandroid. Google Docs is fantastic since it’s a cloud-.....»»
Slack unveils upgraded ‘Huddles’ with video, screen sharing, reactions; ‘GovSlack’ launching in the US
With its Frontiers conference kicking off today, Slack announced major updates coming to its “Huddles” feature to offer more ways to collaborate with teammates. The pop-up chat feature will be getting support for video, multi-person screen shari.....»»
Magnetizing laser-driven inertial fusion implosions
Nuclear fusion is a widely studied process through which atomic nuclei of a low atomic number fuse together to form a heavier nucleus, while releasing a large amount of energy. Nuclear fusion reactions can be produced using a method known as inertial.....»»
New feedback system can improve efficiency of fusion reactions
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have refined the use of magnetic fields to improve the performance of doughnut-shaped fusion facilities known as tokamaks. The improved technique protects.....»»
iOS 16 fixes the worst thing about group texts with Android users
Tired of seeing spam texts for message reactions? iOS 16 is coming to fix this once and for all......»»
Liquid Platinum At Room Temperature: The "Cool" Catalyst For a Sustainable Revolution In Industrial Chemistry
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Phys.Org: Researchers in Australia have been able to use trace amounts of liquid platinum to create cheap and highly efficient chemical reactions at low temperatures, opening a pathway to dramatic emissions re.....»»
Intersecting light beams key in transformative 3D printer potential
QUT researchers have used intersecting light beams to control chemical reactions in an advanced material, paving the way for future use in 3D printers that print entire layers at a time instead of single points......»»
Liquid platinum at room temperature: The "cool" catalyst for a sustainable revolution in industrial chemistry
Researchers in Australia have been able to use trace amounts of liquid platinum to create cheap and highly efficient chemical reactions at low temperatures, opening a pathway to dramatic emissions reductions in crucial industries......»»
Game Scoop! 678: RE4 Remake & Final Fantasy 16 Reactions
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Tina Amini, Sam Claiborn, and Justin Davis -- are discussing Sony's recent State of Play presentation. That means Resident Evil 4 Remake,.....»»
Iron catalyst could make important chemical reactions cheaper and more eco-friendly
A catalyst is a key ingredient for many chemical reactions. It facilitates a molecule to change into another molecule, without being changed itself, meaning it can be used multiple times. However, many catalysts are made of precious metals, making th.....»»
WhatsApp for iOS improving Reactions feature in new update
Last month, WhatsApp released its long-awaited Reactions feature. With that, users could react with up to six emojis in any conversation, audio, photo, and more. Now, the app is planning to improve the function even more with a few tweaks. more….....»»
New light-powered catalysts could aid in manufacturing
Chemical reactions that are driven by light offer a powerful tool for chemists who are designing new ways to manufacture pharmaceuticals and other useful compounds. Harnessing this light energy requires photoredox catalysts, which can absorb light an.....»»
What happens when plants have stress reactions to touch
A 30-year-old genetic mystery has been solved. It has previously been established that touch can trigger stress reactions in plants. However, the molecular models for explaining this process have been quite spartan so far. Now researchers at Lund Uni.....»»
Broadening the scope of epoxide ring opening reactions with zirconocene
Epoxides belong to a class of organic compounds called "cyclic ethers" that are characterized by a three-atom ring. They are readily available compounds found in medicinal and agrochemical agents, as well as natural products. Epoxides are a valuable.....»»
Scientists nail down "destination" for protein that delivers zinc
Most people don't think much about zinc. But all living things need zinc for survival. This trace element helps many proteins fold into the right shapes to do their jobs. And in proteins known as enzymes, zinc helps catalyze chemical reactions—incl.....»»
Carvana job cuts trigger market sell-off, staff backlash
Carvana Co.'s disclosure that it cut 2,500 employees set off reactions in the stock market and among social media users who said they were employees and that they received little or no heads-up that they would be let go......»»
Carvana job cuts trigger market selloff, staff backlash
Carvana Co.'s disclosure that it cut 2,500 employees set off reactions in the stock market and among social media users who said they were employees and that they received little or no heads-up that they would be let go......»»
How to use WhatsApp message reactions
This tutorial explains how you can use WhatsApp message reactions. The post How to use WhatsApp message reactions first appeared on Phandroid. WhatsApp is the leading instant messenger application but is not exactly the most feature-rich, e.....»»
WhatsApp for iOS now rolling out long-anticipated Reactions feature, here’s how to use it
After months of testing, WhatsApp is finally rolling out its long-anticipated Reactions feature. This announcement was made by Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg on a Facebook post. With that, iOS and Android users will be able to react to a message as si.....»»