From CO2 to green chemicals—researchers are one step closer
Too much CO2 in the atmosphere is one of the major culprits of global warming. But imagine if we could convert captured CO2 into valuable...
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Saudi Public Health Authority and BGI Genomics sign MoU to advance public health
As the world’s leading integrated solutions provider of precision medicine, BGI Genomics has always been committed to promoting the development of life sciences and contributing...
Accurate forecasting of the required precipitation for a recent drought recovery
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the average national rainfall for March in 2023 measured a mere 28.7 mm, which is only half of the...
Instrument from the University of Bern flies to the Moon
As the second man to step out of the lunar module on July 21st, 1969, the first thing that Buzz Aldrin did was to unfurl...
New twist on AI makes the most of sparse sensor data
LOS ALAMOS, N.M., Nov. 14, 2023 — An innovative approach to artificial intelligence (AI) enables reconstructing a broad field of data, such as overall ocean...
Current uses of asbestos exceed exposure limits
San Francisco, November 14, 2023 – A new study summarizing exposures to asbestos during the installation and removal of asbestos cement products demonstrates that these...
Study sheds light on how Earth cycles fossil carbon
HOUSTON – (Nov. 14, 2023) – As the primary element of life on our planet, carbon is constantly journeying from living creatures down into the...
Einstein Foundation Award 2023: The Einstein Foundation Berlin awards €500,000 prize to enhance quality in research
The €500,000 Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research honors researchers and institutions whose work helps to fundamentally advance the quality and robustness of...
Shedding new light on sugars, the “dark matter” of cellular biology
Scientists at Université de Montréal’s Department of Chemistry have developed a new fluorogenic probe that can be used to detect and study interactions between two...
COP28: New study highlights need to address risk of continued global warming after net zero
From scorching heatwaves to torrential downpours and devastating storms, the disastrous effects of global warming are sweeping across the world. Being the predicted outcome of...
Converting PFAS “forever chemicals” into valuable compounds
Osaka, Japan – Commonly known as “forever chemicals,” PFAS are notorious for persisting in the environment and in our bodies. Osaka Metropolitan University chemists may...
Geese ‘keep calm and carry on’ after deaths in the flock
Canada geese strengthen existing friendships and forge a few new connections after losing close associates from their flock, new research shows.Credit: Matthew Silk Canada geese...
Researchers propose MOF modular customization strategy for efficient membrane separations
Membrane separation technology offers great potential due to its low energy consumption and continuous operation availability. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising in separation membranes due...
Tandem single atom electrocatalyst realizes reduction of CO2 to ethanol
The electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) into carbon-based fuels provides a promising strategy to mitigate CO2 emission and promotes the utilization of renewable energy.Credit: DICP The electrochemical...
Capturing wellhead gases for profit and a cleaner environment
Burning of natural gas at oil and gas wells, called flaring, is a major waste of fossil fuels and a contributor to climate change. But...
