Novel zeolites-silver catalyst boosts formaldehyde oxidation at low temperatures
A research group led by Prof. Xiao Jianping and Assoc. Prof. Jiao Feng from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with Prof. Qu Zhenping from Dalian University of Technology, design.....»»
Study finds humidity diminishes daytime cooling gains in urban green spaces
Urban green spaces provide shade for city dwellers facing rising temperatures brought on by climate change, but how much relief from the heat island effect do they provide when humidity is factored in?.....»»
Climate change: Women"s role in the economy is key to a just transition
The realities of climate change are hitting home for many people living in the Global South. Food security, water access and health have been jeopardized by increased temperatures, extreme weather events and sea level rise......»»
Climate scientist combines research and teaching into "perfect storm" of discovery
This fall, Hurricanes Helene and Milton served as painful reminders of how climate change is fueling extreme weather, supplying warmer ocean waters and warmer air temperatures that lead to wetter, stronger tropical cyclones......»»
IBM boosts the amount of computation you can get done on quantum hardware
Incremental improvements across the hardware and software stacks add up. There's a general consensus that we won't be able to consistently perform sophisticated quantum calculatio.....»»
New platinum-nickel core-shell catalyst shows stability for oxygen reduction reactions
Electrocatalysis is a key technology for sustainable energy, and understanding how catalysts work is crucial for improving their performance. One of the challenges in using platinum (Pt) as a catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel c.....»»
Young coral use metabolic tricks to resist bleaching, research reveals
Coral larvae reduce their metabolism and increase nitrogen uptake to resist bleaching at high temperatures, according to a study published November 12 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Ariana S. Huffmyer of the University of Washington, US,.....»»
Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 all colors at best price ever, AirTag $19, M4 iMac $200 off, M3 MacBook Air, more
Today’s best deals are kicking off with bang in the form of a brand new all-time low on both the 42mm and 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 starting from $349 – this includes the Jet Black, Silver, and Rose Gold models. Then we move over to some of the.....»»
Study reveals why carbon boosts metal nanoparticle catalysts
Precious metals play an important role in the chemical industry as catalysts: With the help of silver, platinum, palladium or other elements, chemical reactions can take place that would otherwise not progress or would only progress at a much lower r.....»»
Power of aesthetic species on social media boosts wildlife conservation efforts, say experts
Facebook and Instagram can boost wildlife conservation efforts through public awareness and engagement, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Communication......»»
Rivian R2 EV’s new LG battery boosts storage capacity sixfold
Rivian's R2 electric SUV will be powered by LG cylindrical batteries made in the U.S......»»
Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro) review: a silver box of magic
The Mac mini, now with the M4 or M4 Pro, has finally gotten the redesign it's always deserved......»»
Climate change is contributing to drought in the American West even without rainfall deficits, scientists find
Higher temperatures caused by anthropogenic climate change made an ordinary drought into an exceptional drought that parched the American West from 2020–2022. A study by UCLA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration climate scientists ha.....»»
Kagome superconductor breaks the rules at record-breaking temperatures
Using muon spin rotation at the Swiss Muon Source SmS, researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have discovered that a quantum phenomenon known as time-reversal symmetry breaking occurs at the surface of the Kagome superconductor RbV3Sb5 at t.....»»
Multicomponent hydride designs could advance science of superconducting materials
New materials designed by a University of Illinois Chicago graduate student may help scientists meet one of today's biggest challenges: building superconductors that operate at normal temperatures and pressures......»»
How many trees does it take to cool a city? Researchers develop tool to set urban tree canopy goals
Cities around the globe are increasingly experiencing dangerous heat as urban concrete and asphalt amplify rising temperatures. Tree-planting programs are a popular, nature-based way to cool cities, but these initiatives have been largely based on gu.....»»
What’s new on Amazon Prime Video in November 2024
Amazon Prime Video's November 2024 lineup includes Cross, Abigail, Me Before You, The Godfather trilogy, Silver Linings Playbook, Run Lola Run, and more......»»
Saturday Citations: On chimpanzee playwrights; the nature of dark energy; deep-diving Antarctic seals
This week, researchers reported the world's second-tiniest toad, winning the silver in the Brachycephalus contest. Chemists at UCLA disproved a 100-year-old organic chemistry rule. And researchers in Kenya report that elephants don't like bees, which.....»»
Nate Silver: ‘Cheating’ Pollsters Are Putting ‘Finger on the Scale’
Nate Silver: ‘Cheating’ Pollsters Are Putting ‘Finger on the Scale’.....»»
Solar milking tech boosts dairy farms in Malawi
When Robert Mbendera started out as a small-scale dairy farmer in rural Malawi 20 years ago, milking the one cow he owned was an arduous, time-consuming process......»»
In 2024’s Record-Hottest Year, U.S. Voters Will Decide Climate’s Path Forward
Global temperatures through September point to 2024 besting 2023 as the hottest year on record. How many future years set records depends in part on the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.....»»