New copper coating could be the next superbug fighter
A new copper coating that kills bacteria quicker and in greater amounts than current formulations could soon be available for hospitals and other high-traffic facilities......»»
Amazon turns crime fighter to foil Chinese counterfeiters
Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit helps local authorities to seize 240,000 illegally branded car and clothing goods......»»
Copper a clue in the fight against cancer
For cancer cells to grow and spread around the human body, they need proteins that bind copper ions. New research about how cancer-related proteins bind the metal and how they interact with other proteins, opens up potential new drug targets in the f.....»»
Team creates crystals that generate electricity from heat
To convert heat into electricity, easily accessible materials from harmless raw materials open up new perspectives in the development of safe and inexpensive so-called "thermoelectric materials." A synthetic copper mineral acquires a complex structur.....»»
Novel copper gas penetration electrode can efficiently reduce CO2 to multicarbon products
Electrochemical conversion of CO2 into value-added chemical fuels driven by renewable electrical energy is a prospective strategy for addressing both CO2 emissions and energy consumption. However, the current density of CO2 to multicarbon products re.....»»
Chemists develop enzyme-free cholesterol testing system
Scientists at the Ural Federal University (UrFU) have developed a new sensor device for determining cholesterol levels in blood. The system does not use protein compounds such as enzymes. Chemists replaced them with an inorganic analog—copper chlor.....»»
Hunt for deep sea minerals draws scrutiny amid green push
High demand for metals ranging from copper to cobalt is pushing the mining industry to explore the world's deepest oceans, a troubling development for scientists who warn that extracting minerals from critical ecosystems that help regulate climate co.....»»
Honda aims for a solid-state-powered EV by the end of the decade
The automaker is battling the dendrite problem with a polymer fiber coating. Enlarge / The Honda e is adored by journalists, but it's small and expensive. (credit: Honda) By all rights, Honda should be further along with.....»»
Co-Tech sees pick-up in 4Q22 shipments for servers
High-frequency, high-speed Copper foil maker Co-Tech Development has seen a pick-up in shipments for servers in the fourth quarter of 2022, with the shipments poised to grow further in 2023, according to the company. Server products account for aroun.....»»
Teflon coating study raises hot questions about microplastics in cooking
Ever noticed how your non-stick cookware wears thin over time?.....»»
Pig butchering: A day in the life of a cyberfraud fighter
Jane Lee, a cyberfraud prevention provider, shows how she discovered an elaborate romance scam involving dating apps and cryptocurrency. Jane Lee, a cyberfraud prevention provider, shows how she discovered an elaborate romance scam involving dati.....»»
Cobwebbing dating trend encourages you to clear out old flames
We're in the midst of a high-stakes time in dating. It's cuffing season, when people scour dating apps to find a partner for the colder months (at least in the northern hemisphere). This year we also have to contend with winter coating, a trend of pe.....»»
UV-to-red light converting films accelerate plant growth, could help improve global food supply issues
An interdisciplinary team from Hokkaido University's Engineering and Agriculture departments and the Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (WPI-ICReDD) has developed a europium-based thin-film coating that they demonstrated accelerates.....»»
CCL equipment maker Asia Metal expects double-digit revenue gain for 2022
Taiwan's CCL (copper-clad laminate) processing equipment supplier Asia Meal Industries (AMI) expects its annual revenues for 2022 to register a double-digit growth despite a slowdown in CCL demand for PC and other consumer applications......»»
Chemical clues to the mystery of what"s coating Stradivari"s violins
Stradivarius violins produce elegant music with a level of clarity that is unparalleled by modern instruments, according to some musicians. And it's the finishing touches—mysterious treatments applied hundreds of years ago by Antonio Stradivari—t.....»»
MultiVersus Halloween event guide and rewards
It's the spooky time of the year, and this fighter is celebrating. Here's a full guide on the Halloween event in MultiVersus and what rewards you can snag......»»
Researchers develop novel robust superhydrophobic coating
Lotus-inspired superhydrophobicity attracts the interest of researchers due to its interfacial non-wetting and unique multi-phase contact properties. However, fragile hierarchical structures, fluorine-containing chemicals usage, and strict requiremen.....»»
Discovery about how porphyry-type copper deposits form could be crucial to "green economy"
Scientists have made a fascinating new discovery about the formation of mineral deposits crucial to our transition to a 'green economy'......»»
Street Fighter 6’s best new feature takes cues from Mortal Kombat
Street Fighter 6's stylish visuals impressed during its beta, but its Drive Impact system may have stolen the show......»»
I can’t wait to go back to Street Fighter 6’s excellent Battle Hub
Street Fighter 6's Battle Hub already feels like an excellent social space for players to unwind between fights......»»
Begone, polygons: 1993’s Virtua Fighter gets smoothed out by AI
Sega's famously boxy 1993 arcade game gets a fan-powered Stable Diffusion refresh. Enlarge / "Sarah" from Virtua Fighter gets an AI makeover thanks to Stable Diffusion and a fan named Colin Williamson. (credit: Colin Williamson).....»»