Self-adjusted reaction pathway enables efficient oxidation of aromatic C-H bonds over Co@Y catalyst
The selective oxidation of aromatic C-H bonds has drawn significant attention in both industrial and fine chemistry due to its crucial role in converting readily- and cheaply-available aromatic hydrocarbons into high-value-added oxygenated products f.....»»
Safe, efficient method for synthesizing allenes opens up new possibilities for drug development
A research team jointly led by Professor Sung You Hong and Professor Jan-Uwe Rohde has unveiled a novel method for synthesizing allenes—a series of compounds integral to drug development and synthetic chemistry—without relying on hazardous, highl.....»»
M4 MacBook Pro vs M3: What do the latest laptops deliver?
The latest MacBook Pro laptops are here powered by the new M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max Apple Silicon. In addition to more powerful and efficient CPUs/GPUs, these MacBook Pro machines have longer battery life, Thunderbolt 5 (with M4 Pro/Max chips), a n.....»»
Eco-friendly nanofibrous cellulose matrix has diverse applications ranging from textiles to medical devices
The efficient use of cellulose—the primary plant scaffold and a major natural building block—could address many issues associated with petroleum-based polymers across various industries. In the search for more sustainable uses of cellulose, Lithu.....»»
Neon Authorize: Granular access controls at the database layer
Neon, the serverless Postgres database built for developers, launched Neon Authorize. It enables developers to manage permissions and access controls with ease. This new offering leverages Postgres RLS (Row-Level Security) – a Postgres primitive th.....»»
Immuta Data Marketplace automates data access workflows
Immuta announced an expansion of its platform with the launch of a new Data Marketplace solution to power fast and safe internal data sharing. Fueling a data marketplace that is owned and managed by the customer, the Immuta Platform enables rapid, da.....»»
Using multimode propulsion for more efficient trips in space
Over the span of two projects, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign investigated using a propulsion concept known as multimode propulsion to get spacecraft to the moon and developed a technique to design optimal multimode transf.....»»
Engineered bacterial protein offers efficient rare earth metal separation
A newly discovered protein naturally houses an unusual binding site that can differentiate between rare earth elements, and researchers at Penn State have made it even better. Rare earth elements are key components used in everything from modern tech.....»»
Armis raises $200 million to fuel growth strategy
Armis announced the close of a $200 million Series D round of investment, increasing its total company valuation to a new high of $4.2 billion. Armis’ latest funding round was led by both top-tier investors General Catalyst and Alkeon Capital,.....»»
Graphene oxide and chitosan sponge found to be ten times more efficient at removing gold from e-waste
A team of chemists and materials scientists at the National University of Singapore, working with colleagues from Manchester University, in the U.K., and Guangdong University of Technology, in China, has developed a type of sponge made of graphene ox.....»»
Novel light source enables better temporal resolution of UV-induced molecular dynamics
The Attosecond Science group at the Center for Free-Electron Laser Science has developed a novel light source capable of producing extremely short pulses for the investigation of UV-induced molecular dynamics with unprecedented temporal resolution. S.....»»
A new spectroscopy method reveals water"s quantum secrets
For the first time, EPFL researchers have exclusively observed molecules participating in hydrogen bonds in liquid water, measuring electronic and nuclear quantum effects that were previously accessible only via theoretical simulations......»»
A multi-level breakthrough in optical computing—a faster, more efficient, and robust memory cell
For the first time, an international cadre of electrical engineers has developed a new method for photonic in-memory computing that could make optical computing a reality in the near future......»»
Through the looking glass: A cross-chiral reaction challenges our definition of life
Just like your left and right hand exist as mirror images of each other, many biological molecules have their own form of left- and right-handedness, called chirality. Our DNA, for example, is made of right-handed chiral molecules which combine to fo.....»»
Packet Capture cStor 200S enables organizations to capture, analyze, and optimize network traffic
cPacket Networks launched Packet Capture cStor 200S, the latest addition to its Packet Capture and analytics portfolio. Engineered to meet the escalating demands of enterprise data centers, high-frequency trading platforms, and mission-critical netwo.....»»
Cranium Detect AI accelerates AI governance
Cranium launched Detect AI, an AI discovery tool at scale. With this launch, Cranium is extending its platform capabilities to include visibility and access across an organization’s AI instances, which enables security and compliance teams to u.....»»
Mercedes’ patented steering may finally make EVs exciting to drive
It describes a way of generating feedback for the driver through the steering. New cars really are better than they used to be. They last longer, they're more efficient, and they'.....»»
Researchers synthesize carbon nanotubes with precise chirality
Researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in the synthesis of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) by developing a novel catalyst that allows for precise control over their atomic arrangement, known as chirality. This advancement paves the way for the.....»»
Promising triazole molecular catalyst enables efficient electroreduction of carbon dioxide to methane
The efficient conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2)—one of the main compounds contributing to climate change—into useful fuels and chemicals is a long sought-after research goal. Recent studies have introduced various catalysts that could be used to.....»»
Q&A: Experts discuss the beaver, a controversial mammal
When an endangered species succeeds in repopulating its former habitat, the immediate reaction is one of joy. In the long term, however, its spread is often associated with conflict. One example is the beaver, a keystone species. Other keystone speci.....»»
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