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.....»»
Orbital angular momentum boosts multiplexed holography
Optical holography is a powerful method for recording and reconstructing complete optical field information, including intensity and phase. It has found extensive applications in various fields, such as optical display, imaging, data storage, encrypt.....»»
Study offers strategy for green synthesis of 15N-amino acids
15N isotope-labeled amino acids (15N-amino acids) provide a safe and effective tracer tool for studying the synthesis of natural products, protein metabolism, and disease diagnosis and treatment in living organisms. In addition, it is an important sy.....»»
A divergent strategy enables molecular diversity: Synthesis of nine complex natural compounds
A research group led by chemist Thomas Magauer has accomplished a divergent strategy to synthesize nine complex natural compounds. The developed method requires significantly less time and results in a variety of compounds with different structures a.....»»
New study finds investing in nature improves equity, boosts economy
A new study shows that current trends in environmental degradation will lead to large economic losses in the coming decades, hitting the poorest countries hardest. But there is hope: investing in nature can turn those losses into gains......»»
Towards synthesis of phenanthridine-based pharmaceutical compounds
Phenanthridines are heterocyclic compounds consisting of two six-membered benzene rings fused to a six-membered ring containing nitrogen. They are found in many naturally occurring organic compounds known for their anticancer and antitumor properties.....»»
How a certified used-vehicle program helps set this Kansas dealership group apart
One dealership group's long-established used-vehicle certification program has proved helpful as customers faced with tighter new-vehicle options search for the next-best vehicle — in addition to providing boosts to its service and parts and financ.....»»
How a certified used-vehicle program helps set this Kansas group apart
One dealership group's long-established used-vehicle certification program has proved helpful as customers faced with tighter new-vehicle options search for the next-best vehicle — in addition to providing boosts to its service and parts and financ.....»»
How certified used-vehicle program helps set this Kansas group apart
One dealership group's long-established used-vehicle certification program has proved helpful as customers faced with tighter new-vehicle options search for the next-best vehicle — in addition to providing boosts to its service and parts and financ.....»»
Theory"s predictive power: Creating effective and low-cost rare-earth element based catalysts
An international research group has used theoretical predictions to identify and then fabricate a new electrocatalyst that significantly aids the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Details of their findings were published in the journal Advanced Materi.....»»
IRONSCALES boosts email security with generative AI capabilities
IRONSCALES announced the Beta launch of Themis Co-pilot for Microsoft Outlook, a GPT-powered chat assistant for self-service threat reporting. Powering Themis Co-pilot is PhishLLM, a language model (LLM) hosted within the IRONSCALES infrastructure, w.....»»
Protective molecules facilitate molybdate anion binding to create novel silver nanoclusters
Silver nanocluster synthesis, or the binding of a silver atom to negatively charged anions, is often plagued by stability, sizing uniformity and surface composition issues. Protective molecules that bind the surface of silver nanoclusters, called lig.....»»
Discovery of a new mechanism that may promote healthy aging of our cells
All biological processes in our cells are constantly monitored to prevent the accumulation of defective proteins. In the worst case, such protein clumps can trigger diseases. The synthesis of new proteins is particularly susceptible to errors. Errono.....»»
Neanderthal adhesives were made through a complex synthesis process
Birch bark was heated in underground chambers to create a tougher adhesive. Enlarge (credit: Halamka / GETTY IMAGES) As Homo sapiens, we often consider ourselves to be the most intelligent hominins. But that doesn’t me.....»»
Researchers invent low-temperature synthesis method for high-quality tellurium nanomesh for next-generation electronics
A collaborative team led by researchers from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) recently invented an innovative method for synthesizing high-quality, semiconducting nanomesh at a lower temperature and production cost than conventional methods. The.....»»
Scientists discover urea in atmosphere, revealing profound consequences for climate
Areas of the ocean that are rich in marine life are having a bigger impact on our ecosystems and the climate than previously thought, new research suggests......»»
Light and nickel found to simplify cross-coupling reactions
Cross-coupling reactions—chemical transformations in which two fragments are joined together—are a valuable tool in the synthesis of organic molecules. Applications range from drug development and synthesis of naturally occurring molecules to mat.....»»
Researchers report light-controlled transport of biomolecules across the cell membrane
Crossing the membrane is a major challenge on the journey through the cell. Large biomolecules usually benefit from different transport strategies to overcome the lipid bilayer, so the design and synthesis of new carriers is key for the delivery of h.....»»
Paul McCartney: “Final” Beatles song out this year, thanks to AI
Machine learning tech pioneered for "Get Back" will bring Lennon song to life. Here's how. Enlarge / A portrait of The Beatles in 1966, as imagined by AI image synthesis. (credit: Stable Diffusion) On Tuesday, BBC Radio.....»»
Paul McCartney: AI has enabled a “final” Beatles song
AI voice-separation tech pioneered for "Get Back" will bring Lennon demo to life. Enlarge / A portrait of The Beatles in 1966, as imagined by AI image synthesis. (credit: Stable Diffusion) On Tuesday, BBC Radio 4's Today.....»»
Netflix squeeze on password sharing boosts sign-ups, data suggests
Netflix’s move to crack down on password sharing appears to be paying dividends, according to data from a research firm......»»