Turning carbon dioxide into valuable products
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a major contributor to climate change and a significant product of many human activities, notably industrial manufacturing. A major goal in the energy field has been to chemically convert emitted CO2 into valuable chemicals or.....»»
Demand for low-quality credits undermines the voluntary carbon market: Study
Claims by large corporations of carbon reduction—or even carbon neutrality—may not hold up under close inspection......»»
Advanced materials could provide more durable metals for fusion power reactors
For many decades, nuclear fusion power has been viewed as the ultimate energy source. A fusion power plant could generate carbon-free energy at a scale needed to address climate change. And it could be fueled by deuterium recovered from an essentiall.....»»
Advances in bermudagrass research highlight genetic insights, potential for environmental resilience
A research team has reviewed recent studies to highlight the significant progress in understanding the growth and stress response mechanisms in bermudagrass, a widely distributed and valuable grass species. A recent review reveals the genetic diversi.....»»
Amazonian drought may have long-lasting effects on carbon cycle
The 2015–2016 El Niño hit the Amazon basin hard, causing a drought that severely reduced aboveground vegetation and caused the basin to release nearly 1 gigaton of carbon into the atmosphere......»»
How to enable cloud saves on Steam
Turning on cloud saves can ensure that your progress in Steam games remains safe and secure. Here's how to be positive you've got this feature enabled......»»
A new reaction to enhance aromatic ketone use in chemical synthesis
Aromatic ketones have long been valuable intermediates in chemical synthesis, particularly in cross-coupling reactions where different chemical entities are combined to form new compounds. For instance, a process called deacylative cross-coupling rem.....»»
Green light for accurate vegetation research: Evaluation of global SIF datasets
A recent study has pinpointed the top-performing solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF) products for precise global monitoring of photosynthesis and vegetation dynamics. By thoroughly evaluating eight widely-used SIF datasets, the research team.....»»
PSA: Your Apple ID will be renamed ‘Apple Account’ next month
Your Apple ID is getting a new name starting next month. When iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia launch this fall, they’ll use new terminology for your Apple ID. ‘Apple Account’ is the new branding, and it will apply across all Apple products.....»»
Google denies reports that it’s discontinuing Fitbit products
Claims that there will be no new Versas or Senses is incorrect, rep says. Enlarge / The Fitbit Sense 2. (credit: Google) Google is denying a recent report that it is no longer making Fitbit smartwatches. A company spok.....»»
Google denies report that it’s discontinuing Fitbit products
Claims that there will be no new Versas or Senses is incorrect, rep says. Enlarge / The Fitbit Sense 2. (credit: Google) Google is denying a recent report that it is no longer making Fitbit smartwatches. A company spok.....»»
Procreate tells users, "AI is not our future"
Procreate, company behind the popular art app designed exclusively for iPad, has issued a public statement saying that it has no plans to include generative AI in its products.Image credit: ProcreateThe debate over generative AI is a heated one, with.....»»
NASA-designed greenhouse-gas-detection instrument launches
Tanager-1, the Carbon Mapper Coalition's first satellite, which carries a state-of-the-art, NASA-designed greenhouse-gas-tracking instrument, is in Earth orbit after lifting off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenbe.....»»
The bee"s knees: New tests created to find fake honey
Researchers led by Cranfield University have developed new ways to detect sugar syrup adulteration in honey, paving the way for fast and accurate tests to discover fake products......»»
Sonos, software, and Stockholm syndrome: what went wrong in 2024
A botched app and platform update in May 2024 led Sonos to delay two new products, and cost the company tens of millions of dollars. That's just for starters......»»
Plant-microbe interactions underpin contrasting enzymatic responses to wetland drainage
Researchers led by Professor Feng Xiaojuan from the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IBCAS) have analyzed the divergent responses of carbon-degrading enzymes to wetland drainage and found that enzymatic response to long-term dr.....»»
New analytical tools identify distinct components of dissolved organic matter within the ocean water column
Large quantities of carbon are stored across the environment as naturally-occurring dissolved organic matter. In the ocean, this organic carbon has an average age of thousands of years, but seasonal fluctuations in dissolved organic matter concentrat.....»»
FTC files administrative complaint against Asbury, alleges payment packing, discrimination in Texas
The Federal Trade Commission has filed an administrative complaint against Asbury Automotive Group, alleging payment packing, adding F&I products without consumer knowledge and charging Black and Latino customers more than white ones......»»
New infosec products of the week: August 16, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from ClearSale, Guardio, Ivanti, Resecurity, and Stellar. Resecurity unveils new AI-driven Fraud Prevention Platform Resecurity unveiled its advanced AI-driven Fr.....»»
Stellantis shareholders sue automaker in U.S. after disappointing earnings
The complaint said Stellantis artificially inflated its stock price for much of 2024 by making "overwhelmingly positive" assessments about inventories, pricing power, new products and operating margin......»»
Turning wastewater into valuable proteins with genetically modified yeast
The growing world population means that the environment is under great strain. Agriculture takes up large land areas and discharges nutrients to the surrounding environment. At the same time, there is tremendous pressure on the aquatic environment fr.....»»