Modeling a better catalyst for PIBSAs
Polyisobutenyl succinic anhydrides (PIBSAs) are important for the auto industry because of their wide use in lubricant and fuel formulations. Their synthesis, however, requires high temperatures and, therefore, higher cost......»»
Researchers develop model system to assess the efficacy of shark sanctuaries
Virginia Tech researchers in the College of Natural Resources and Environment are assessing the efficacy of shark sanctuaries by developing a modeling system that utilizes publicly accessible fishing data to determine shark catch and mortality rates......»»
Model shows life-threatening heat events will happen more often and in more places as the world warms
A team of climate scientists at the Woodwell Climate Research Center in the U.S., working with a colleague from the Environmental Change Institute in the U.K., has found via climate modeling that many more life-threatening heat events are likely to h.....»»
Artificial Intelligence: A step change in climate modeling predictions for climate adaptation
As of today, climate models face the challenge of providing the high-resolution predictions—with quantified uncertainties—needed by a growing number of adaptation planners, from local decision-makers to the private sector, who require detailed as.....»»
Using lignin and a catalyst to create an alternative to bisphenol A (BPA)
A team of microbiologists and chemists at the Center for Sustainable Catalysis and Engineering, working with colleagues from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, the Flemish Institute for Technological Research and Rheology and Technology (SMaRT), KU Leuven,.....»»
New catalyst decreases the energy required to split hydrogen gas from water
Hydrogen gas is a clean, renewable alternative to fossil fuels, but current industrial production methods used to produce hydrogen release carbon into the atmosphere and pollute the environment......»»
Climate models suggest curbing air pollution helps newly planted trees reduce local temperature
A team of meteorologists and atmospheric scientists at Nanjing University, in China, has found via modeling that planting trees in certain areas to reduce local temperatures is more effective if air pollution levels are reduced. In their study, repor.....»»
New modeling method could drive better understanding of extreme heat waves
To prepare for extreme heat waves around the world—particularly in places known for cool summers—climate-simulation models that include a new computing concept may save tens of thousands of lives......»»
Research team enhances hydrogen evolution catalyst through stepwise deposition
In order to enhance the accessibility of hydrogen-powered vehicles and establish hydrogen as a viable energy source, it's imperative to reduce the cost of hydrogen production, thereby achieving economic feasibility. To achieve this goal, maximizing t.....»»
Models suggest Grand Canyon could see increase in heat-related illnesses due to climate change
A pair of resource stewardship researchers at the U.S. National Park Service's, Natural Resource Stewardship and Science Directorate, working with a colleague from the University of Pennsylvania, has found via modeling that it is likely more visitors.....»»
Modeling the future of glaciers and the new ecosystems that will develop as deglaciation occurs
A team of geologists and geoscientists affiliated with several institutions in Switzerland and two in France, has created a model designed to predict the amount of glacier loss up to the year 2100 and the ecosystems that will arise in their place......»»
Researchers design efficient iridium catalyst for hydrogen generation
The energy demands of the world are ever increasing. In our quest for clean and eco-friendly energy solutions, transportable hydrogen energy offers considerable promise. In this regard, proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers (PEMWEs) that conve.....»»
How To Choose The Right 3D Modeling Software
“Which 3D modeling software should I learn?” That’s a really tough question to answer! There are so many options, from simple to complex, free to thousands of dollars. The best choice depends on your personal style of creation. If you break it.....»»
Researchers visualize novel catalyst at work
A novel catalysis scheme enables chemical reactions that were previously virtually impossible. A method developed at the University of Bonn is also environmentally friendly and does not require rare and precious metals......»»
New calcium material functions as an ammonia synthesis catalyst
Researchers find calcium outshines chromium in the catalytic production of ammonia. Working together, a humble trio of calcium atoms have defied expectations to break apart one of the strongest chemical bonds known. The atoms form the key part of a c.....»»
Modeling shows emerging mosquito control approach might be largely resistant to warming temperatures
A team of epidemiologists and engineers at the University of California, working with a colleague from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, in Australia, has found via modeling that the use of the Wolbachia approach to slowing the spread of mos.....»»
The significance of the mesoscale in multiscale neuroethology modeling
From the smallest, microscales to large, macroscales, the workings of many systems can be understood at multiple levels. Growing evidence suggests that the mesoscale, which connects the two extremes, is a good starting point when trying to build an o.....»»
Search-and-rescue operations did not appear to drive migrant crossing attempts in the central Mediterranean: Study
Search-and-rescue operations of boats carrying migrants across the central Mediterranean Sea did not appear to affect the rate of crossing attempts between 2011 and 2020, according to a modeling study published in Scientific Reports......»»
Study: An inverse model for food webs and ecosystem stability
In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, authors Gabriel Gellner and Kevin McCann from the University of Guelph and SFI External Professor Alan Hastings (UC Davis) invert a classical approach to modeling food w.....»»
Geoscientists aim to improve human security through planet-scale POI modeling
When geoinformatics engineering researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory wanted to better understand changes in land areas and points of interest (POIs) around the world, they turned to the locals—their data, at least.....»»
Bilingualism as a catalyst for social development in children
SUTD researchers delve into the bilingual experience and its impact on children's context-sensitive perception of trust, offering insights into how language diversity can enrich and benefit children's social-cognitive development......»»