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.....»»
EPA action boosts grassroots momentum to reduce toxic "forever chemicals"
The intake pumps that once drew 6 million gallons of water a day from the Oostanaula River now sit mostly dormant in this northwestern Georgia city......»»
Concise synthesis of pleurotin developed
From the perspective of chemists, pleurotin is an intriguing molecule......»»
A new method boosts wind farms" energy output, without new equipment
Virtually all wind turbines, which produce more than 5 percent of the world's electricity, are controlled as if they were individual, free-standing units. In fact, the vast majority are part of larger wind farm installations involving dozens or even.....»»
Interactive map of metabolical synthesis of chemicals
A research team comprised of Woo Dae Jang, Gi Bae Kim, and Distinguished Professor Sang Yup Lee of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at KAIST reported an interactive metabolic map of bio-based chemicals. Their research paper "An.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Boosts Battery And Health Sensor Size For A Better Smartwatch
Samsung has taken the wraps off its hotly anticipated Galaxy Watch 5 series, including the fabled Pro version and a Golf Edition watch variant. Samsung has taken the.....»»
VPNs can complement SASE
The pandemic has accelerated the development of better ways to serve and secure remote workers, which make it a good time to re-examine VPNS.Recently VPNs have received technical boosts with the addition of protocol options that improve functional.....»»
"Youngest" antibiotic kills bacteria via a new two-step mechanism
Scientists at Utrecht University have discovered a new mechanism antibiotics use to kill bacteria. The antibiotic teixobactin uses a dual molecular strategy: it blocks the bacterial cell wall synthesis and destructs the cell membrane, the researchers.....»»
Programming pH: New technique could accelerate DNA synthesis
pH—the concentration of protons in a watery solution—indicates how acidic the solution is. It regulates a broad range of natural and engineered chemical processes, including the synthesis of designed DNA sequences for applications in biotechnolog.....»»
Sustainable electro-synthesis of esters
National University of Singapore chemists have discovered how acetate esters could be electro-synthesized from water and carbon monoxide in an environmentally sustainable way......»»
New research into a microrobot powered by urea for E. coli biofilm eradication
Urinary tract infections are one of the most common afflictions caused by bacteria. It affects about 150 million people per year worldwide. Such types of infection are mainly associated with the presence of Escherichia coli, which initiates the infec.....»»
Moderna to make two different omicron boosters: one for US, another for UK, EU
Moderna says its BA.1-targeting vaccine boosts protection against BA.4/5. Enlarge / A vial containing Moderna COVID-19 booster vaccine at a vaccination center. (credit: Getty | SOPA Images) The type of COVID-19 booster dose yo.....»»
EV smart cockpit boosts demand for display, software, edge AI
Panel makers are expected to play a major role in the automotive supply chain as automobiles are turning electric and software-driven, according to suppliers......»»
Jaguar Land Rover dealership boosts sales during facility upgrade with competition
During a facility upgrade that forced managers and salespeople to work in trailers, Jaguar Land Rover Norwood in Massachusetts created a game to boost morale and increase sales......»»
Towards autonomous prediction and synthesis of novel magnetic materials
In materials science, candidates for novel functional materials are usually explored in a trial-and-error fashion through calculations, synthetic methods, and material analysis. However, the approach is time-consuming and requires expertise. Now, res.....»»
Solar-powered chemistry uses carbon dioxide and water to make feedstock for fuels, chemicals
Solar-powered synthesis gas could recycle carbon dioxide into fuels and useful chemicals, an international team of researchers has shown......»»
Fast and facile synthesis of antibacterial amino acid Schiff base copper complexes
Ever since their development in the late 19th century, Schiff bases have been a popular group of organic compounds, owing to their wide variety of desirable properties. The presence of both nitrogen and oxygen in their structure makes them versatile.....»»
Jaguar Land Rover"s Bespoke ordering program boosts profit, satisfaction at Land Rover Princeton
The New Jersey dealership has grown its Bespoke orders to about 5 percent of sales of Range Rovers. Sales staff begin the process about six months before leases end......»»
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus Spacecraft Successfully Boosts The International Space Station
NASA has successfully used the Cygnus spacecraft to boost the ISS' orbit. It's an important demonstration of capability in case the US is unable to rely on Russian-made rockets to handle the job in the future. The.....»»
New method boosts the study of regulation of gene activity
One way cells can control the activities of their genes is by adding small chemical modifications to the DNA that determine which genes are turned on or off. Methyl groups are one of these chemical modifications or tags. Researchers have found that i.....»»
MediaTek boosts performance in updated Dimensity 9000+ chip
MediaTek's new Dimensity 9000+ is an updated version of its flagship smartphone processor, and boosts performance by up to 10% over the existing model......»»