Methane "gobbling" microorganism is a shape shifter
A microorganism that helps reduce the release of the greenhouse gas methane into the atmosphere has been found to be a "shape shifter" capable of markedly changing its appearance and metabolism to rapidly respond to changes in its environment, a team.....»»
Methane pulses on Mars possibly driven by atmospheric pressure changes
New research shows that atmospheric pressure fluctuations that pull gases up from underground could be responsible for releasing subsurface methane into Mars's atmosphere; knowing when and where to look for methane can help the Curiosity rover search.....»»
This is the oldest black hole ever seen
There's an incredibly ancient black hole out there that's challenging astronomers to explain how it could exist only 400 million years after the Big Bang. It's at the heart of a galaxy called GN-z11. Astronomers using JWST saw evidence of it gobbling.....»»
WordPad out; 80Gbps USB support and other Win 11 features in testing this month
Microsoft’s next batch of Windows 11 feature updates is taking shape. Enlarge (credit: kate_sept2004 via Getty) Windows 11's big feature update in September included a long list of minor changes, plus the Copilot AI a.....»»
How do human capital and pro-market institutions shape ambitious entrepreneurship in good and crisis times?
Scholars and policymakers have highlighted the positive impact of human capital on entrepreneurial activity. Vast attention has also been directed to the beneficial role of pro-market institutions for entrepreneurship......»»
Scientists retrieve rare methane hydrate samples for climate and energy study
A scientific drilling mission in the Gulf of Mexico has returned with 44 cores from a methane hydrate reservoir deep under the seafloor. Globally, energy-rich methane hydrates hold an estimated 15% of the world's organic carbon but are poorly underst.....»»
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds use a glasses-friendly earclip shape
With its new Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, Bose has made a return to the open-earbuds space, which it abandoned in 2022......»»
Federal rule forces oil states to cut planet-warming methane emissions
Within two years, a new federal rule will force oil- and gas-producing states to crack down on methane gas emissions—a major driver of climate change......»»
The Best Slim Cases for the Samsung Galaxy S24!
If you want to keep your phone in tip-top shape, then we'd recommend using a case on it. The post The Best Slim Cases for the Samsung Galaxy S24! appeared first on Phandroid. One of the biggest highlights of Samsung’s new Galaxy S24.....»»
The pros and cons of oxygen mediating the performance of nickel catalysts in dry reforming of methane
Catalysis is one of the key technologies in the chemical industry and has a wide-reaching impact on various aspects of our daily lives, including plastics manufacturing, drug synthesis, and production of both fertilizers and fuels. It is estimated th.....»»
Yet another serious competitor to the Vision Pro takes shape
With the Apple Vision Pro arriving in weeks, LG confirms a new XR headset, possibly in partnership with Meta......»»
Amazing, incredible, superb: The effect of high-arousal language used by social media influencers
Researchers from LUISS Guido Carli University have published a new study that examines whether and how subtle shifts in language arousal might shape consumer engagement and the way it affects perceptions of influencers' trustworthiness......»»
Team upgrades technology for monitoring methane emissions
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have upgraded a highly precise technology designed to monitor emissions of methane, a critical greenhouse gas, and other trace gases, even in harsh field conditions. Measuring m.....»»
From black hole entropy to the complexity of plant leaves: An intriguing linkage
Complexity of biological forms has fascinated humankind over the years. Different species of plants have different leaf shapes. Have you ever wondered why it is so? Why does this shape diversity exist? Plants can change their leaf shapes over time an.....»»
Shape-shifting protein study could advance new drug development
Proteins do the heavy lifting of performing biochemical functions in our bodies by binding to metabolites or other proteins to complete tasks. To do this successfully, protein molecules often shape-shift to allow specific binding interactions that ar.....»»
Methane activation by [LnO]+: The 4f orbital matters
As the "holy grail" in the field of chemistry, the catalytic activation of methane has been a topic of great interest in the field of heterogeneous catalysis. Gas-phase experiments provide an ideal platform for exploring catalytic reaction mechanisms.....»»
Ancient cities provide key datasets for urban planning, policy and predictions in the Anthropocene
Cities play a key role in climate change and biodiversity and are one of the most recognizable features of the Anthropocene. They also accelerate innovation and shape social networks, while perpetuating and intensifying inequalities. Today over half.....»»
Plant roots mysteriously pulsate and we don"t know why—but finding out could change the way we grow things
You probably don't think about plant roots all that much—they're hidden underground after all. Yet they're continually changing the shape of the world. This process happens in your garden, where plants use invisible mechanisms for their never-endin.....»»
Webb finds signs of possible aurorae on isolated brown dwarf
Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have found a brown dwarf (an object more massive than Jupiter but smaller than a star) with infrared emission from methane, likely due to energy in its upper atmosphere. This is an unexpected discov.....»»
Breakthrough in nonoxidative coupling of methane: Direct conversion to propylene in low temperature
Nonoxidative coupling of methane (NOCM) exhibits promising prospect in that it affords value-added hydrocarbons and hydrogen with high atom economy. However, the challenge remains in methane's direct, selective conversion to more valuable hydrocarbon.....»»
Shape matters: Study finds microplastic fibers may travel as far as the stratosphere
How far microplastics travel in the atmosphere depends crucially on particle shape, according to a recent study by scientists at the University of Vienna and the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization in Göttingen. Although spherica.....»»