Tuning reaction barriers for carbon dioxide electroreduction to multicarbon products
Using intermittent electric energy to convert excessive CO2 into C2 products, such as ethylene and ethanol, is an effective strategy to mitigate the greenhouse effect. Copper (Cu) is the only single metal catalyst which can electrochemically convert.....»»
Apple releases RC updates for visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1, more
Today alongside RC versions of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, Apple has also debuted RC updates for its non-AI platforms. Apple Intelligence is limited to the company’s three flagship products, but there are still updates coming for.....»»
Irish police seize more than $170,000 in counterfeit Apple products
Reports of counterfeiting in County Mayo, western Ireland, have led local police to seize more than 800 counterfeit devices, including AirPods, from businesses in the area.A sample of the counterfeit Apple products seized in the raid — image credit.....»»
Apple rumored to be working on new game-focused App Store & launcher
Apple is allegedly working on an entirely new App Store-type application made specifically for games, in an effort to make its products more appealing to gamers.Apple allegedly working on game focused App StoreCurrently, iPhone games can only be down.....»»
Study offers insights into how to mitigate carbon build-up on catalysts to improve greenhouse gas to energy conversion
Against the backdrop of the energy transition and the fight against climate change, a study published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition offers a key to understanding how to improve the efficiency of processes that convert greenho.....»»
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.....»»
Down in the slumps: Tracing erosion cycles in arctic permafrost
In the Arctic, landslide-like features known as mega retrogressive thaw slumps are threatening infrastructure, altering regional biogeochemistry, and emitting carbon......»»
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.....»»
Materials of the future can be extracted from wastewater
A group of researchers is on the way to revolutionizing what biomass from wastewater treatment plants can be used for. Biopolymers from bacteria can be a sustainable alternative to oil-based products, and phosphorus and other minerals can also be har.....»»
New infosec products of the week: October 18, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from ExtraHop, GitGuardian, Nametag, Okta, Rubrik, and Sectigo. GitGuardian Visual Studio Code extension helps developers protect their sensitive information GitG.....»»
10 new Apple products expected to launch soon
After unveiling new iPhone 16 models, Apple Watches, AirPods, and an iPad mini, Apple has even more products to launch in the coming months. Among … The post 10 new Apple products expected to launch soon appeared first on BGR. After.....»»
Hands-on: Samsung ViewFinity S8 is a budget 4K display packed with extra features
Samsung knows how to make great displays, as evidenced by Apple contracting with them so often for products like the iPhone, iPad, and more. I’ve been testing the for the last month. Here’s what you should know about the budget-friendly monitor,.....»»
Visible light energy yields two-for-one deal when added to carbon dioxide recycling process
By combining visible light and electrochemistry, researchers have enhanced the conversion of carbon dioxide into valuable products and stumbled upon a surprising discovery. The team found that visible light significantly improved an important chemica.....»»
Protein signaling pathway provides insights into cell migration and cancer metastasis
The innate immune response is the body's first line of defense against infection, and a successful immune defense takes a village: a combination of physical barriers, chemical attacks, and an army of specialized white blood cells. But maintaining and.....»»
Identifying the genes that viruses "steal" from ocean microbes
The microbes that cycle nutrients in the ocean don't do the work on their own—the viruses that infect them also influence the process. It's a vital job for the rest of the planet, enabling oceans to absorb half of the human-generated carbon in the.....»»
Carbon accounting needs a unified approach to help reach Net Zero
Efforts to reach Net Zero are being undermined by a multitude of carbon accounting systems, new research has found......»»
Jim Cramer on NVIDIA (NVDA): ‘I Have Never Seen’ a Company With Such Demand for Its Products
Jim Cramer on NVIDIA (NVDA): ‘I Have Never Seen’ a Company With Such Demand for Its Products.....»»
There’s another massive meat recall over Listeria—and it’s a doozy
No cases reported so far, but officials are scrambling to track tainted products. Another nationwide meat recall is underway over Listeria contamination—and its far more formida.....»»
Smart Tech Would Make Your Office Building Greener
Implementing smart technologies like demand-controlled ventilation could reduce the carbon footprint of office buildings, which contribute over one third of fossil fuel emissions globally.....»»
Trace gas measurements could advance carbon cycle predictions
A novel method for estimating the rate of photosynthesis from land plants reveals that satellite observations—the current gold standard for quantifying terrestrial carbon uptake—underestimate this important metric, a result that could inform and.....»»