Novel electrocatalyst boosts synthesis of urea from CO2 and N2
A research team led by Prof. Zhang Guangjin from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has fabricated a novel InOOH electrocatalyst with unique frustrated Lewis pairs (FLPs) for efficient urea synthesis at ambi.....»»
Using DNA to move flavors between different varieties of tea
In plants, 5mC DNA methylation is an important and conserved epistatic mark involving genomic stability, gene transcriptional regulation, developmental regulation, abiotic stress response, metabolite synthesis, etc. However, the roles of 5mC DNA meth.....»»
10X coders beware: Meta’s new AI model boosts coding and debugging for free
New weights-available coding model is free for research and commercial use. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Benj Edwards) Meta is adding another Llama to its herd—and this one knows how to code. On Thursday, Meta unvei.....»»
Tor Project boosts Onion sites" defense against DoS attacks
Tor Project boosts Onion sites" defense against DoS attacks.....»»
Recent advances in electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis
NH3 is the second largest chemical produced in the world and nearly 80% of produced NH3 is employed in fertilizer synthesis. Meanwhile, NH3 is an indispensable raw material for manufacturing nitric acid, which can be further employed in chemical prod.....»»
Del Grande Dealer Group boosts efficiency with technology chief
Hiring a chief technology officer and a staff to support him enabled Del Grande Dealer Group to modernize how it used data and make its processes quicker and more efficient......»»
Bentley Bentayga EWB Mulliner model boosts limousine luxury for SUV
Bespoke English brand Bentley introduced a Mulliner edition of its extended-wheelbase Bentayga at Monterey Car Week in California featuring a customizable tri-color interior and upgraded styling cues......»»
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.....»»
Small-molecule autocatalysis may have paved the way for the emergence of evolution by natural selection
The discipline of systems chemistry deals with the analysis and synthesis of various autocatalytic systems and is therefore closely related to the study of the origin of life, since it investigates systems that can be considered as a transition betwe.....»»
Rivian boosts production target as Q2 loss narrows, revenue rises
The EV maker now expects to make 52,000 vehicles this year, up from its previous forecast of 50,000......»»
Successful polycarbonate synthesis using the photo-on-demand interfacial polymerization method
As an engineering plastic having high transparency and impact resistance, polycarbonate (PC) is employed in eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, DVDs, automobile headlights and bulletproof glass......»»
Experiments identify important new role of chemical compounds in plant development
Researchers who manipulate lignin, a molecular fiber that allows plants to grow tall and transport water, unexpectedly discovered its synthesis has more far-reaching effects on plant development than previously suspected......»»
Growing inventory boosts July incentives, led by EV offers
EV startup Lucid offered $12,907 per vehicle, followed by Polestar at $7,928, Motor Intelligence said. Incentives helped deliver a strong July sales report for some automakers......»»
Powerful gene editing approach boosts rotifers in pantheon of laboratory animals
Much about tiny, swimming rotifers makes them ideal study subjects. Although barely visible to the naked eye, these transparent animals and their innards are readily viewed under a microscope. What's more, they grow readily in laboratory culture, off.....»»
Scientists develop novel method to synthesize azide compounds for wider industrial applications
Azide compounds play a pivotal role for subsequent synthesis of organonitrogens such as amines and triazoles that are essential compounds in organic and materials chemistry. Triazoles that can be synthesized by the 'click' reaction have attracted att.....»»
Nanoneedles formed on an electrocatalyst improve hydrogen production
The low-cost, efficient production of hydrogen is an important step toward developing alternative, clean energy sources. Electrochemical water splitting, which splits water into its hydrogen and oxygen elements using an electrocatalyst, is a viable o.....»»
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.....»»
Stability AI releases Stable Diffusion XL, its next-gen image synthesis model
New SDXL 1.0 release allows hi-res AI image synthesis that can run on a local machine. Enlarge / Several examples of images generated using Stable Diffusion XL 1.0. (credit: Stable Diffusion) On Wednesday, Stability AI r.....»»
Elon Musk tweet boosts vaccine conspiracies targeting LeBron James" son
The basketball legend's son Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday......»»
Artificial photosynthesis with engineering of protein crystals in bacteria
In-cell engineering can be a powerful tool for synthesizing functional protein crystals with promising catalytic properties, show researchers at Tokyo Tech. Using genetically modified bacteria as an environmentally friendly synthesis platform, the re.....»»
A high-pressure flux method to synthesize high-purity oxyhydrides
Adding a flux during the synthesis of oxyhydrides is a promising strategy to obtain a pure, homogenous product, reveal scientists from Tokyo Tech......»»