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.....»»
M2 Pro & Max GPUs are fast -- but not faster than M1 Ultra
Metal benchmarks for the M2 Pro and M2 Max show a 30% improvement over the previous generation, aligning with Apple's claims about speed boosts.Geekbench Metal scores for M-series processorsReviewers have their hands on Apple's upcoming MacBook Pros,.....»»
New study uses AlphaFold and AI to accelerate design of novel drug for liver cancer
New research uses AlphaFold, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered protein structure database, to accelerate the design and synthesis of a drug to treat hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of primary liver cancer. It is the first s.....»»
New "chain mail" material of interlocking molecules is tough, flexible and easy to make
University of California, Berkeley, chemists have created a new type of material from millions of identical, interlocking molecules, that for the first time allows the synthesis of extensive 2D or 3D structures that are flexible, strong and resilient.....»»
Researchers find that music education benefits youth well-being as California looks to boost arts in school
The latest University of Southern California (USC) research on the impact of music education shows that for adolescents, the benefits appear to extend beyond a surge in neural connections in their brains. It actually boosts their well-being......»»
Researchers unravel the complex reaction pathways in zero carbon fuel synthesis
Photosynthesis is the natural process of converting carbon dioxide (CO2) to useable chemical compounds. In contrast, carbon capture and utilization technologies through processes such as electrochemical CO2 reduction (eCO2R) are the man-made equivale.....»»
Lower voting age boosts participation in Scottish elections
Younger first-time voters in Scotland retain a habit of voting in elections and participate in greater numbers than older first-time voters, a study suggests......»»
Ecologists and environmental scientists identify priorities within synthesis research to address pressing issues
In the face of dramatic and accelerating consequences of climate change, the many, often separate disciplines within ecology and environmental science need to come together to find answers and solutions to address and adapt to the increasingly comple.....»»
TSMC considers making automotive chips in Europe, boosts mature node overseas capacity in 5 years
For the first time, TSMC CEO C. C. Wei confirmed in the conference call that it is engaging with customers and partners to evaluate the possibility of building a specialty fab for automotive-specific technology in Europe, depending on the demand of c.....»»
Successful biosynthesis of the precursors of powerful anticancer drug vinblastine in yeast
Humanity's fight against cancer is expected to continue for years to come. Scientists across the globe are constantly inventing novel synthetic methods for the rapid and efficient production of anticancer therapeutics. However, the chemical synthesis.....»»
Scientists reveal the mechanism of temperature-dependent structure evolution during electrocatalyst formation
Recently, a research team led by Prof. Liang Haiwei from University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) studied the structure evolution of intermetallic compounds, a fuel cell electrocatalyst, under high.....»»
Novel synthesis process for sustainable production of small molecules
Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, have discovered a new synthetic pathway with which they can produce a specific organic compound from the simple molecule carbon monoxide (CO), namely anionic ketenes. These were previously only known as.....»»
Nickel nanowires enhance microwave absorption, study finds
In a study published in Advanced Materials Interfaces, a research team led by Prof. Wang Hui and associate Prof. Sheng Zhigao from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences reported the synthesis of polyvinyl.....»»
Apple Books launches AI-narrated audiobooks initiative
Apple Books has launched a new initiative to expand the number of audiobooks available on its store. It is inviting independent writers and larger publishers to opt-in to have their written books converted into audio form using AI voice synthesis mo.....»»
Eye-tracking marketing research boosts public transportation agency"s ridership
One of Florida's largest passenger rail services is experiencing an increase in ridership—and leaders of a Florida Department of Transportation program that promotes alternatives to commuters who drive alone attribute some of this success to guidan.....»»
New insights into a fundamental process in mitochondria
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have uncovered the function of the release factor mtRF1 in the final steps of mitochondrial protein synthesis. The study, published in Nature Communications, reveals new insights into a fundamental process in mito.....»»
Chrysler Synthesis demonstrator brings more screens and software to vehicle cockpits
The Chrysler Synthesis demonstrator previews a new generation of infotainment systems for the automaker's upcoming EVs......»»
The latest Samsung Galaxy S23 leak points to a major performance boost
We've got CPU, graphics, and neural processing boosts incoming thanks to the latest chipset from Qualcomm......»»
Functional analyses of RNA-related enzymes using a next-generation DNA sequencer
Genetic information encoded in genomic DNA is transcribed to mRNAs and then the codons on mRNA are decoded by transfer RNAs (tRNAs) during protein synthesis. tRNAs deliver amino acids to ribosomes and proteins are synthesized from the amino acids on.....»»
“Please slow down”—The 7 biggest AI stories of 2022
Highlights from a year when generative AI went mainstream. Enlarge / AI image synthesis advances in 2022 have made images like this one possible, which was created using Stable Diffusion, enhanced with GFPGAN, expanded with DALL-.....»»
Multi-heterointerfaces for selective and efficient urea production
A major impediment to industrial urea synthesis is the lack of catalysts with high selectivity and activity. Prof. Yuliang Li (Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences) and coworkers reported a new catalyst system suitable for the highly s.....»»