New horizons for organoboron and organosilicon chemistry with triple elementalization
In recent years, organic chemicals containing boron (B) and silicon (Si) have found applications in various fields, including optoelectronics and pharmaceuticals. Moreover, they can also serve as building blocks for complex organic chemicals. As a re.....»»
Sonnet"s new dock lets M1 Mac owners have three 4K displays
Sonnet's Echo 13 Triple 4K Display Dock offers three-screen support for a M1 Mac, with it also providing legacy ports too.Introduced on Monday, the Sonnet Echo 13 Triple 4K Display Dock follows on from the Echo 11 and Echo 20 as ways to add more port.....»»
Watch the highlights of SpaceX’s triple-booster Falcon Heavy launch
Check out the highlights from SpaceX's recent launch of the mighty Falcon Heavy, including the landing of the rocket's two side boosters......»»
Scientists unveil synergistic method for non-canonical amino acid synthesis
New chemistry, new enzymology. With a new method that merges the best of two worlds—the unique and complementary activities of enzymes and small-molecule photochemistry—researchers at UC Santa Barbara have opened the door to new catalytic reactio.....»»
Scientists develop hydrous liquid metals for use in rhythmic bionic tissues
In a new study published on July 27 in Matter, a research group led by Prof. Liu Jing at the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with collaborators from Tsinghua University, has made a breakthroug.....»»
Towards silver cluster-assembled materials for environmental monitoring
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in using silver nanoclusters (Ag NCs), nanoscale silver particles composed of tens to hundreds of atoms, across various fields like material science, chemistry, and biology. Ag NCs typically have siz.....»»
New DNA identification approach could improve monitoring for chronic diseases
Investigators led by Shana Kelley, Ph.D., the Neena B. Schwartz Professor of Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, and of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, have developed a novel approach for identifying sequences of artificial DNA with differing lev.....»»
Q&A: Urban green spaces can help mitigate extreme heat in cities by reducing temperatures and providing shade
Large parts of the country, particularly in the South, have been experiencing extreme heat waves recently, with the heat index well into triple digits......»»
Journal editors weigh in on AI in science publishing
Last week, the Journal of Biological Chemistry (JBC) published an editorial to define appropriate and inappropriate uses of artificial intelligence technology in the "preparation and review of manuscripts being considered for publication.".....»»
Researchers describe "nanoclays," an innovative addition to tools for chemists
Microscopic materials made of clay, designed by researchers at the University of Missouri, could be key to the future of synthetic materials chemistry. By enabling scientists to produce chemical layers tailor-made to deliver specific tasks based on t.....»»
Potent anti-cancer therapy created using "click chemistry"
A potent anti-cancer therapy has been created using Nobel prize-winning "click chemistry," where molecules click together like LEGO bricks, in a new study by UCL and Stanford University researchers......»»
Supporting increased crop growth by regulating the expression of genes that support nitrogen fixation
An article describing research conducted by John Peters, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oklahoma, and fellow researchers, has been published in the journal.....»»
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.....»»
Chemists recycle shrimp waste as catalyst for hydrogen generation
Flexible spheres of the biomolecule chitosan, made from shrimp waste, can be used for catalysts that generate hydrogen gas from borohydride salts. In a paper in Green Chemistry, a research team at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) shows how the spher.....»»
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Dreaming of learning a new language? Get a Rosetta Stone lifetime subscription for under $160 with coupon, giving you the opportunity to expand your linguistic horizons.Embark on a journey to upgrade your communication skills with Rosetta Stone. With.....»»
Researchers investigate "lipid raft" phenomenon on nanocarbon surfaces
A research team from the Department of Applied Chemistry and Life Science at the Toyohashi University of Technology has discovered a phenomenon in which specific lipids were concentrated on graphene oxide in a multicomponent lipid bilayer membrane se.....»»
Can you be close without sex? Healthy intimate relationships vary but share one key feature, says psychologist
Intimate relationships are similar in some ways, but different in others. Some intimate relationships are more sexual and powered by a lot of physical chemistry at the beginning and stay that way. In other intimate relationships, partners feel very c.....»»
Phoenix Roasts in Record-Breaking 110-Plus-Degree Heat, with No End in Sight
The Phoenix area has withered for a month under triple-digit temperatures that experts say will become more common with climate change.....»»
DEAL: Get the Moto G (2022) for up to $100 Off!
The Moto G 5G 2022 comes with some pretty nice features including a large display and battery, as well as a triple-camera setup. If you’re on the lookout for a relatively-affordable midrange Android phone, then you might want to check.....»»
Bulky size frustrates radical molecules to boost chemical reactions, shows study
How to harness the potential of highly reactive radical molecules to work in pairs and spur transformative chemistry?.....»»
US Southwest swelters under dangerous heat wave, with new records on track
A dangerous heat wave threatened a wide swath of the Southwest with potentially deadly temperatures in the triple digits on Saturday as some cooling centers extended their hours and emergency rooms prepared to treat more people with heat-related illn.....»»