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Oxygen and chlorine evolution without noble metals: Electrode potential transforms MXene surfaces

MXenes are a class of two-dimensional materials that were discovered in 2011. Theoretical studies previously predicted that they would not be catalytically active in anodic processes. Researchers led by Prof. Dr. Kai S. Exner, head of the Department.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgDec 17th, 2024

How brain evolution is linked to the use of tools

Researchers led by Dr. Alexandros Karakostis from the Institute for Archaeological Science and the Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment at the University of Tübingen suggest that changes in the brain could have enabled early.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

New ion speed record holds potential for faster battery charging and biosensing

A speed record has been broken using nanoscience, which could lead to a host of new advances, including improved battery charging, biosensing, soft robotics and neuromorphic computing......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Researchers propose European-style food certification to boost Indiana"s rural economies

A recent study by researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington and the School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University Indianapolis highlights the potential benefits of a European-style certification for local foods,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

New fossil reveals the evolution of flying reptiles

The pterosaurs are extinct flying reptiles that lived alongside their close relatives, the dinosaurs. The largest of these reached 10 m in wingspan, but early forms were generally limited to around 2 m. In a paper, a team led by paleontologist Dr. Da.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Electron imaging reveals the vibrant colors of the outermost electron layer

Surfaces play a key role in numerous chemical reactions, including catalysis and corrosion. Understanding the atomic structure of the surface of a functional material is essential for both engineers and chemists. Researchers at Nagoya University in J.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Invisible touch: Researchers give AI the ability to feel and measure surfaces

AI-based technologies are rapidly learning to see, converse, calculate and create. One thing they still don't do well, however, is measure or "feel" surfaces—a purely mechanical function......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Physicists predict exotic form of matter with potential for quantum computing

MIT physicists have shown that it should be possible to create an exotic form of matter that could be manipulated to form the qubit (quantum bit) building blocks of future quantum computers that are even more powerful than the quantum computers in de.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Transforming code scanning and threat detection with GenAI

In this Help Net Security interview, Stuart McClure, CEO of Qwiet AI, discusses the evolution of code scanning practices, highlighting the shift from reactive fixes to proactive risk management. McClure also shares his perspective on the future of AI.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

ScubaGear: Open-source tool to assess Microsoft 365 configurations for security gaps

ScubaGear is an open-source tool the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) created to automatically evaluate Microsoft 365 (M365) configurations for potential security gaps. ScubaGear analyzes an organization’s M365 tenant configu.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Landman review: Like Yellowstone, but with more oil and less promise

Taylor Sheridan's Landman has a lot of potential, but it's too unrefined to stand out......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Standing Desks Are Better for Your Health—but Still Not Enough

Two recent studies offer some of the most nuanced evidence yet about the potential benefits and risks of working on your feet......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Antarctic bacteria show promise as biocontrol agents for combating banana wilt

A recent study conducted by scientists at ESPOL has unveiled the biotechnological potential of microorganisms from Antarctica. In this remote continent, where life thrives under extreme conditions, researchers isolated 77 microbial strains from 162 c.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Producing high-quality seeds of an heirloom cabbage in different crop management systems

A new study, conducted by the University of Florida, on heirloom cabbage production sheds light on how different crop management systems affect seed quality. The research highlights the potential for sustainable and resilient farming practices to enh.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

AI Diary: Visual Intelligence first impressions leave me excited for the future

I know, it’s just a developer beta, and if anyone from Apple asks then my Visual Intelligence first impressions are purely offered in the context of its future potential. But I have to say that trying it leaves me excited for that future. The ac.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Oscilar Cognitive Identity Intelligence Platform combats AI-powered fraud

Oscilar unveiled its Cognitive Identity Intelligence Platform to combat the rising tide of AI-powered fraud. The platform’s proprietary “Digital & Behavior Identification” technology transforms digital identity verification in an er.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Tropical Storm Sara pounds Honduras with heavy rain

Tropical Storm Sara dumped heavy rains with the potential to cause disastrous flooding Thursday as it churned inland along the northeastern coast of Honduras......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

NIST report on hardware security risks reveals 98 failure scenarios

NIST’s latest report, “Hardware Security Failure Scenarios: Potential Hardware Weaknesses” (NIST IR 8517), explores the hidden vulnerabilities in computer hardware, a domain often considered more secure than software. The report hig.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

The Lucy Fossil’s Extraordinary Journey to Becoming an Icon of Human Evolution

The 3.2-million-year-old human ancestor known as Lucy rose to fame through an incredible combination of circumstances.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Insects Played Pivotal Roles in the Evolution of Human Culture

Violins, the ink on the Declaration of Independence and other ways that insects shaped human history.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Q&A: Holobiont biology, a new concept for exploring how microbiome shapes evolution of visible life

Microorganisms—bacteria, viruses and other tiny life forms—may drive biological variation in visible life as much, if not more, than genetic mutations, creating new lineages and even new species of animals and plants, according to Seth Bordenstei.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024