Melting glasses from unmeltable compounds
Glasses are an indispensable part of everyday life. One of the most important reasons for this is that glass objects can be manufactured almost universally and inexpensively in a wide variety of shapes and sizes using their corresponding melts. Proce.....»»
Fueled by new chemistry, algorithm mines fungi for useful molecules
A newly described type of chemistry in fungi is both surprisingly common and likely to involve highly reactive enzymes, two traits that make the genes involved useful signposts pointing to a potential treasure trove of biological compounds with medic.....»»
The INMO Air2 takes on the tech giants with its wireless AR glasses
A good many of the mixed reality headsets we see these days requires users to tether it to some kind of device, like a PC or their phone, but the INMO Air2 could be a good alternative with its wireless, independent design. Many tech compa.....»»
New enzyme unlocks potential for health-promoting compounds in sorghum
Stilbenes are natural compounds found in various plants that have shown potential health benefits for humans, with a unique chemical structure consisting of two aromatic rings linked by a double bond. While resveratrol, found in grapes and red wine,.....»»
New study expands the scope of aza-Friedel–Crafts reactions
From life-saving drugs and synthetic polymers to diverse advanced materials, the products containing organic compounds seem endless, thanks in part to regioselectivity, a feature in chemical reactions where a substituent is selectively added to a spe.....»»
Researchers develop new method to study RNA-drug interactions
How active compounds affect RNA and thus the expression of genes is of great interest for the development of potential therapeutics. Innsbruck chemists have now used a method they recently developed to study the binding of the aminoglycoside Neomycin.....»»
Meta"s AR glasses are three years behind Apple Vision Pro
The latest setback to Facebook owner Meta's plans for an Apple Vision Pro style headset means a public release is now not expected until 2027.Meta's Quest Pro headsetMeta tried stealing Apple's thunder by making a very early pre-announcement of a Met.....»»
Apple’s secret AR glasses may have this genius feature for spectacle users
Everyone’s talking about Apple’s Vision Pro headset, but the company’s future AR glasses could solve a key problem for spectacle users with this genius feature......»»
New storage technology keeps nanosurfaces clean
Rice University engineers have created containers that can keep volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from accumulating on the surfaces of stored nanomaterials......»»
Unimolecular reactions of anti-glycolaldehyde oxide and its reactions with one and two water molecules
Criegee intermediates are produced in the ozonolysis of unsaturated compounds in the atmosphere. These intermediates are especially important because they contribute to the formation of OH radicals during the night and to the formation of secondary o.....»»
Researchers identify key enzyme for heart failure drug digoxin
University at Buffalo researchers have identified for the first time an enzyme in the foxglove plant that is responsible for the production of compounds needed to make the heart failure drug digoxin......»»
Rosé renaissance: Spanish study uncorks ultrasound for superior wine quality
Since the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) approved the use of ultrasound to promote the extraction of grape compounds back in 2019, its application for obtaining superior red wines has been studied extensively......»»
Visualizing the topology of electrons with "3D glasses"
They are seen as a beacon of hope for energy-saving electronics and the high-tech of the future: topological quantum materials. One of their properties is the conduction of spin-polarized electrons on their surface—even though they are actually non.....»»
Adding snow to estimates of spring flooding
The risk of flooding in the continental United States peaks every spring. Experts point to deep snowpack, late winter storms, and rapid melting......»»
Enshrouded is a survival melting pot with shades of Minecraft, Valheim, and Rust
A hands-off look at Enshrouded showed that this survival crafting game is taking the right notes from games like Minecraft and Valheim......»»
Did Nvidia just fix the RTX 4090’s melting power connectors?
There have been reports of Nvidia’s graphics card connectors melting for months, but the company might have just found a fix for its super-powered RTX 4090 GPU......»»
New system enables rapid monitoring of volatile organic compounds in water
To quickly obtain the spatiotemporal distribution images of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in water, a research team led by Prof. Huang Ying from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences developed a shipborne mas.....»»
Study reports melting curve of superionic ammonia under icy planetary interior conditions
Icy planets, such as Uranus (U) and Neptune (N), are found in both our solar system and other solar systems across the universe. Nonetheless, these planets, characterized by a thick atmosphere and a mantle made of volatile materials (e.g., hydrogen w.....»»
SuFEx as a new generation of click chemistry: Synthesis and development of linkers
Organosulfur(VI) fluoride compounds display excellent chemical stability, and yet can efficiently realize diverse linkages via the activation of specific conditions. Based on its unique nature, Sharpless, Dong and coworkers introduced SuFEx as a new.....»»
Vision Pro will require an appointment, initially only in Apple Stores
To ensure Apple Vision Pro correctly fits customers and any prescription glasses they have, the headset will initially sold by appointment in a limited number of Apple Stores, though it will expand both nationally and internationally in late 2024.App.....»»
Xreal Air AR glasses deliver spatial computing today with your Mac
Using the Xreal Air glasses, you can now connect them to your Mac for affordable spatial computing and 3D videos, available today.Xreal Air glassesApple's upcoming Vision Pro looks impressive, but its mile-high price tag will put it out of reach for.....»»