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......»»
Introducing the book – Threats: What Every Engineer Should Learn From Star Wars
Adam Shostack, the author of “Threat Modeling: Designing for Security”, and the co-author of “The New School of Information Security”, recently launched his new book – “Threats: What Every Engineer Should Learn From Star Wars”. In t.....»»
Learning with all your senses: Multimodal enrichment as the optimal learning strategy of the future
Neuroscientist Katharina von Kriegstein from Technische Universität Dresden and Brian Mathias from the University of Aberdeen have compiled extensive interdisciplinary findings from neuroscience, psychology, computer modeling and education on the to.....»»
A new catalyst that transforms carbon dioxide into added-value chemical products
Global warming is an increasingly worrying problem. Although the greenhouse effect is a necessary process to maintain living conditions on Earth, our current societies are increasing the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and increasing.....»»
Understanding plants can boost wildland-fire modeling in an uncertain future
A new conceptual framework for incorporating the way plants use carbon and water, or plant dynamics, into fine-scale computer models of wildland fire provides a critical first step toward improved global fire forecasting......»»
Native WhatsApp software coming to Mac thanks to Catalyst
WhatsApp is working on a new Mac app that uses Apple's Mac Catalyst development framework and this will let it use system resources more efficiently.WhatsApp is offering a better Mac appWhatsApp — owned by Meta — currently offers a web-based Elec.....»»
Organic chemists develop new catalyst to selectively activate carbon-hydrogen bonds
Substituted aromatics are among the most important building blocks for organic compounds such as drugs, crop-protecting agents, and many materials. The function of the molecules is determined by the spatial arrangement of the different building block.....»»
Worst impacts of sea level rise will hit earlier than expected, says modeling study
Current models of sea level rise suggest the most widespread impacts will occur after sea level has risen by several meters. But a new study finds the biggest increases in inundation will occur after the first 2 meters (6.6 feet) of sea level rise, c.....»»
Advancing our mastery of stereoselective photoredox reactions to produce mirror-image molecules
Researchers of the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung have expanded the molecular toolbox for efficient, targeted syntheses: To do so, they use a very special catalyst—and the energy of light. The result of their work has now been published i.....»»
Scientists map 3D structure and electronic properties of important biological catalyst
Making atoms and electrons behave according to researchers' intentions is no small task, but scientists often get a little help from nature......»»
New modeling study shows that most plastic debris on Seychelles beaches comes from far-off sources
Vast amounts of plastic debris accumulate on beaches across the Seychelles and other small island developing states. Observational analysis (for instance, plastic bottle labels) suggest that much of this waste originates from distant sources and not.....»»
New modeling shows how interrupted flows in Australia"s Murray River endanger frogs
Flooding in Australia's Murray-Darling Basin is creating ideal breeding conditions for many native species that have evolved to take advantage of temporary flood conditions......»»
As climate warms, drier air likely to be more stressful than less rainfall for Douglas-fir trees
Douglas-fir trees will likely experience more stress from drier air as the climate changes than they will from less rain, computer modeling by Oregon State University scientists shows......»»
Hack The Box raises $55 million to expand its business
Hack The Box announces a Series B investment round of $55 million led by Carlyle, alongside Paladin Capital Group, Osage University Partners, Marathon Venture Capital, Brighteye Ventures, and Endeavor Catalyst Fund. The new investment will accelerate.....»»
Cubes outperform spheres as catalyst particles
To date, nanoparticles as catalysts for green hydrogen have been like rowers in an eight: researchers could only measure their average performance, but couldn't determine which one was the best. This has now changed following the development of a new.....»»
Indigenous territories and protected areas are key to forest conservation in the Brazilian Amazon, study shows
A study led by researchers with the Center for Earth Observation and Modeling at the University of Oklahoma analyzed time series satellite images from 2000 to 2021, revealing the vital role of Indigenous territories and protected areas in forest cons.....»»
New approach to epidemic modeling could speed up pandemic simulations
Simulations that help determine how a large-scale pandemic will spread can take weeks or even months to run. A recent study in PLOS Computational Biology offers a new approach to epidemic modeling that could drastically speed up the process......»»
New method to introduce efficient water splitting for hydrogen production at low voltage
Metal oxides are a promising catalyst for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting to produce hydrogen as alternative energy. However, their effectiveness is restricted at low voltage. A research team led by scholars from City University of Hong Ko.....»»
Catalyst releases Essential Case for AirPods Pro 2
Smartphone case-maker Catalyst has announced the Essential Case for AirPods Pro 2 at Pepcom 2023, made of premium materials.Essential Case for AirPods Pro 2Also, for 2023, the Catalyst Total Protection Cases for the entire iPhone 14 product line are.....»»
Modeling the collective movement of bacteria to better understand the formation of troublesome biofilms
Biofilms form when microorganisms such as certain types of bacteria adhere to the surface of objects in a moist environment and begin to reproduce resulting in the excretion of a slimy glue-like substance......»»
How to Use Physics to Tell If That Steph Curry Video Is Real
Could the Golden State Warriors legend really sink five full-court shots in a row? Some clever modeling can give fans a clue......»»