Advertisements


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

New study explores adoption of robotic weeding to fight superweeds

Most corn and soybean fields in the U.S. are planted with herbicide-resistant crop varieties. However, the evolution of superweeds that have developed resistance to common herbicides is jeopardizing current weed management strategies. Agricultural ro.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Prolonged brain development of marmosets could serve as model for human evolution

The development of primate brains is shaped by various inputs. However, these inputs differ between independent breeders, such as great apes, and cooperative breeders, such as the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) and humans. In these species, gro.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Changing climate could increase mobility of toxic metals in soils, experimental study shows

The changes scientists expect in the climate could cause toxic metals naturally occurring in soils to become more mobile, destabilize ecosystems and increasingly enter the human food chain via agriculture. Such scenarios are particularly likely to oc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Chrome just got updated with new performance controls

Google just updated its Chrome browser with new performance controls to let users know if there are potential performance issues. The post Chrome just got updated with new performance controls appeared first on Phandroid. There is without.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Modified metal-organic framework can capture benzene in the atmosphere to tackle a major health risk

Scientists have developed a new material capable of capturing the harmful chemical benzene from the polluted air, offering a potential solution for tackling a major health and environmental risk......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Indonesia study evaluates potential of alternative measures for biodiversity conservation

At COP16 in Calí, Colombia, member states are currently discussing how the global nature agreement adopted in Montreal in 2022 can be implemented. The goals include protecting 30% of the world's land and sea areas by 2030......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Phishers reach targets via Eventbrite services

Crooks are leveraging the event management and ticketing website Eventbrite to deliver their phishing emails to potential targets. “Since July, these attacks have increased 25% week over week, resulting in a total growth rate of 900%,” Pe.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Scientist on personal mission to improve global water safety makes groundbreaking discovery

A study published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters and led by the University of Bristol sheds new light on how arsenic can be made less dangerous to humans has the potential to dramatically improve water and food safety, especially in th.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Anchoring new recruits in the maritime industry

A study published in the International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics has looked at the largely ignored potential for shipping companies to boost their recruitment appeal through social media. Social media has transformed many industries.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Scientists create a molecular switch that can control cell division on demand outside of a living system

A living cell is a bustling metropolis, with countless molecules and proteins navigating crowded spaces in every direction. Cell division is a grand event which completely transforms the landscape. The cell starts behaving like the host of an interna.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Discovery of critical iron-transport protein in malaria parasites could lead to faster-acting medications

Malaria kills over 600,000 people a year, and as the climate warms, the potential range of the disease is growing. While some drugs can effectively prevent and treat malaria, resistance to those drugs is also on the rise......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

How Society’s Beauty Standards Could Impact Breast Cancer Outcomes

An epidemiologist explores a troubling rise in early-onset breast cancer diagnoses and discusses the potential link to chronic exposure to endocrine disruptors......»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Novel self-cleaning electrode developed for alkaline-earth metal peroxide synthesis

Metal peroxide (MO2, M=Ca, Sr, Ba) is an alternative to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). It has excellent oxidative properties, superior chemical stability, high purity, and is easy to store and transport. It has been widely used in wastewater treatment and.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Mesmerizing nanoscale video shows oxygen and hydrogen atoms forming water

Mesmerizing nanoscale video shows oxygen and hydrogen atoms forming water.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsOct 27th, 2024

The Secret Electrostatic World of Insects

Invisibly to us, insects and other tiny creatures use static electricity to travel, avoid predators, collect pollen, and more. New experiments explore how evolution may have influenced this phenomenon......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 27th, 2024

Venom 3 post-credit scenes tease potential connections to Spider-Man 4

Venom 3 hits theaters this weekend, concluding Sony’s first Spider-Man-adjacent trilogy. Spider-Man is the main reason I’m interested in Venom 3, though Tom Hardy’s starring … The post Venom 3 post-credit scenes tease potentia.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

Jury rules Masimo smartwatches infringe Apple design patents

Apple and medical device company Masimo are currently embroiled in multiple legal battles, headlined by the ongoing fight over the Apple Watch’s blood oxygen sensor. In a separate case, however, Apple was handed a victory today courtesy of a ju.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

Annoyed Redditors tanking Google Search results illustrates perils of AI scrapers

"Spreading misinformation suddenly becomes a noble goal," Redditor says. A trend on Reddit that sees Londoners giving false restaurant recommendations in order to keep their favo.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Study reveals the twists and turns of mammal evolution from a sprawling to upright posture

Mammals, including humans, stand out with their distinctively upright posture, a key trait that fueled their spectacular evolutionary success. Yet, the earliest known ancestors of modern mammals more resembled reptiles, with limbs stuck out to their.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Microbes feed on iron: New study reveals how they do it

Pipelines, sprinklers, and other infrastructure in oxygen-free environments are vulnerable to microbially induced corrosion (MIC)—a process where microorganisms degrade iron-based structures, potentially leading to costly damages or even collapses......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024