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.....»»
Superhard material synthesis made cheaper
Skoltech researchers and their colleagues from Tomsk Polytechnic University have proposed an efficient and inexpensive way to synthesize superhard tungsten boride, used in drilling and other industrial technologies. The research describing the new te.....»»
As much pressure as Uranus" core: The first materials synthesis research and study in the terapascal range
Jules Verne could not even dream of this: A research team from the University of Bayreuth, together with international partners, has pushed the boundaries of high-pressure and high-temperature research into cosmic dimensions. For the first time, they.....»»
Apple boosts trade-in credit until May 31 - a week after it cut them
On the heels of a near across-the-board trade-in price cut, Apple has increased trade-in values by $10 to $50 for select iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models in the US and UK until May 31.Apple boosts trade-in credit for select devices until May.....»»
Catalytic synthesis of phenols with nitrous oxide
The emission of greenhouse gases threatens the global environment, and scientists around the world are increasingly committed to addressing this issue. While many research groups focus on carbon dioxide (CO2) or methane (CH4) revalorization strategie.....»»
Sleep neuron activity boosts protective gene expression and safeguards survival
Sleep refreshes the brain and the body by inducing protective changes in gene expression. Sleep disturbance triggers a stress response that also turns on protective genes. It was unclear how sleep or sleep deprivation can lead to these changes in gen.....»»
Omicron subvariants BA.4, BA.5 evade protection from earlier omicron infection
Data suggests possibility of new infection wave, though vaccination boosts protection. Enlarge / A COVID-19 testing tent stands in Times Square on April 27, 2022, in New York City. (credit: Getty | Spencer Platt) Enduring an.....»»
Automated synthesis allows for discovery of unexpected charge transport behavior in organic molecules
A cross-disciplinary University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) team has demonstrated a major breakthrough in using automated synthesis to discover new molecules for organic electronics applications......»»
One step synthesis of efficient red emissive carbon dots for in vivo bioimaging
Carbon dots (CDs) are a kind of zero-dimensional carbonaceous nanomaterial. Due to their ultra-small size (usually less than 10 nm), simple synthesis, low toxicity, well-documented biocompatibility, and outstanding luminescent properties, CDs have wi.....»»
Piracy Increases ‘Internet Buzz’ Which Boosts Legitimate TV-Show Viewership
Online piracy is constantly evolving and its effects on legal consumption vary greatly. While it's hard to draw strong conclusions across the board, new research into the effects of TV show piracy finds there is a promotional side to illegal download.....»»
Large Hadron Collider Seeks New Particles after Major Upgrade
Long-awaited boosts to the world’s most powerful collider could spur breakthroughs in the hunt for physics beyond the Standard Model -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Researchers reveal activation mechanism of thyrotropin-releasing hormone receptor
Thyroid hormone (TH) plays a multifunctional role in metabolism and development in vertebrates. The synthesis and secretion of TH is determined by the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis. The tripeptide thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH, pGlu-.....»»
Cofactor engineering drives natural product synthesis
In the past decade, advances in synthetic biology have paved the way toward the sustainable synthesis of complex natural products......»»
Apple counters claims that privacy features were meant to boost its ad business
Apple has released a new report that analyzes the impact of App Tracking Transparency on the mobile advertising industry — and defend against accusations that it boosts its own ad business.Apple App Tracking TransparencyThe report, titled "Mobile A.....»»
Selective synthesis of meta isomers now possible
In a recent study published in Science, four RIKEN organic chemists have come up with a way to selectively synthesize isomers of an important group of aromatic compounds. This promises to make it possible to manufacture chemicals for drugs, fertilize.....»»
Novel method for real-time live cell imaging of collagen synthesis
"Proteins are the building blocks of our body": You have probably heard this phrase before. Proteins are essential to the formation of our body's structures and their functioning......»»
Scientists synthesize novel nitride and stabilize its hexazine rings at high pressure
In a recent study published in Nature Chemistry, scientists reported the synthesis of a novel nitride with metallic luster and hexazine rings—the result of a six-year effort in high-pressure science......»»
Haber-Bosch at the atomic scale
Industrial production of NH3 has been performed by the Haber-Bosch process for more than 100 years, in which dissociation of N2 feedstock molecules promoted by alkali atom co-catalyst is thought to be the rate limiting step. The Haber-Bosch synthesis.....»»
Apple enables faster on-the-go charging with MagSafe Battery Pack
Apple has released a firmware update for its MagSafe Battery Pack that boosts the on-the-go charging power for compatible iPhones......»»
LexisNexis AmplifyID boosts identity management across critical agency workflows
LexisNexis Risk Solutions launched LexisNexis AmplifyID platform to provide equitable access and prevent fraud across federal, state and local government. Over the past 24 months, pandemic conditions have changed the way government agencies operate a.....»»
Research could enable assembly line synthesis of prevalent amine-containing drugs
A University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign research team has discovered a way to produce a special class of molecule that could open the door for new drugs to treat currently untreatable diseases......»»