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.....»»
Emoji reactions hit WhatsApp as Meta fights the competition
WhatsApp joins Telegram, Messenger, iMessage, and more by introducing key features including emoji reactions, larger file sharing, and bigger group chats......»»
Rejoice, WhatsApp update grants you emoji reactions at long last
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update that brings emoji reactions, increased file transfer limits, and more......»»
Microsoft"s One Outlook has leaked, but people already think it sucks
A new web-based version of the Microsoft Outlook email client has leaked, but reactions online are mixed......»»
Sam Raimi explains how Doctor Strange will react to the amazing cameos
We’re four days away from the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness premiere, which means the red carpet premiere happens on Monday. We’ll get the first reactions to Marvel’s big blockbuster soon, just as Marvel continues its final market.....»»
Researchers develop powerful strategy for creating new-to-nature enzymes
Engineering enzymes to perform reactions not found in nature can address longstanding challenges in the world of synthetic chemistry, such as upgrading plant-based oils into useful biochemicals......»»
Researchers bridge the gap between disciplines to better understand chemical reactions
Simon Fraser University researchers are yielding new insights into how chemical reactions can be understood and guided. Results of their interdisciplinary approach have been published in Physical Review Letters......»»
Spatiotemporal regulation of chemical reactions using only audible sound
Spatiotemporal regulation of multistep enzyme reactions through compartmentalization is essential in studies that mimic natural systems such as cells and organelles. Until now, scientists have used liposomes, vesicles, or polymersomes to physically s.....»»
WhatsApp readying quick Reactions for its Stories-like status feature
As WhatsApp is readying the new Reactions feature for its users in a future update, the app is also working on the ability to bring an Instagram Stories–like feature to its Status tab by adding quick reactions to users’ posts. more… The post.....»»
Twitter employees speak out about Elon Musk
As the Tesla boss looks set to acquire the company, Twitter employees show mixed reactions......»»
WhatsApp readying quick reactions for its Stories-like Status feature
As WhatsApp is readying the new Reactions feature for its users in a future update, the app is also working on the ability to bring an Instagram Stories-like feature to its Status tab, by adding quick reactions to users’ posts. more… The post W.....»»
Atomically thin electronics built using chemical reactions
A possible step toward mass-producing molecular-scale electronics. Enlarge (credit: Getty images) There have been a variety of demonstrations of the capabilities that atomically thin materials can bring to electronics—extrem.....»»
Why Elon Musk buying Twitter is such a big deal
Elon Musk is set to take control of Twitter in a $44 billion deal that, at least judging by some of the reactions, feels like it could reshape the internet as we know it......»»
Chemists invent an efficient thermal camera to reduce costs of chemical research
Scientists of St Petersburg University, together with the researchers from N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, have developed a tube-in-tube reactor that provides for efficient reactions without the use of.....»»
Tuning exact ratios of two metals in a catalyst may enable new directions in catalysis science
In the last 20 years, there have been efforts to reduce fossil fuel use in plastics manufacturing, and, according to Penn State researchers, efficient, customizable catalytic reactions—where two metals are combined using a catalyst, or molecule tha.....»»
Parents" reactions while helping with math shape young children"s achievement
As educators and industry mull strategies for attracting more young adults to math-oriented professions, a new study in the journal Child Development suggests that children's early experiences doing math homework and activities with their parents sha.....»»
WhatsApp for iOS rolling out Reactions feature for beta users, another look at group polls
Last week, WhatsApp officially announced it would roll out a handful of features in the coming weeks: Reactions, Communities, increased file sizes, and group polls. Now, in a new beta version of the app, the ability to react to a message is finally.....»»
Light amplification accelerates chemical reactions in aerosols
Aerosols in the atmosphere react to incident sunlight. This light is amplified in the interior of the aerosol droplets and particles, accelerating reactions. ETH researchers have now been able to demonstrate and quantify this effect and recommend fac.....»»
Readers React: Surprisingly, Most Love Their Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
Earlier this week, we revisited the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro now that both are approaching their 6-month anniversary. We talked about our positive reviews, the early negative reactions from vocal early adopters, Google’s struggles with software.....»»
New colleagues may be treated differently depending on attractiveness, gender
Skillset, experience, work ethic—and appearance? According to a new Penn State study, reactions to a new work team member may differ depending on the newcomer's attractiveness and gender......»»
What Are Your Thoughts on the OnePlus 10 Pro?
It’s OnePlus 10 Pro launch week in the US, and as far as we can tell, there are very mixed reactions towards the device. You have one side, who will most likely always be loyal to OnePlus and are definitely buying this phone, a side that was lo.....»»