Researchers from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Dalian, China, have reported a new strategy for the direct conversion of syngas to light olefins. Syngas is a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, and light olefins are the most commonly used building blocks for plastics. The two primary
Astronomers have imaged a radiation belt around an extrasolar object for the first time. The object is a red dwarf star named LSR J1835+3259, which has about 77 times the mass of Jupiter and sits some 20 light-years away. This discovery is significant because all planets in our Solar System with global magnetic fields have
Recent research has discovered that approximately 700,000 years ago, a “warm ice age” had a permanent effect on the climate cycles on Earth. During this warm and moist period, the polar glaciers expanded. A European research team, including Earth scientists from Heidelberg University, used geological data in combination with computer simulations to identify this unexpected
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has become an influential figure in Silicon Valley over the past decade. His company recently created ChatGPT, a bot that has taken the world by storm. Altman testified on Tuesday to a panel of the US Senate Judiciary Committee and stated that artificial intelligence (AI) could be experiencing a
Inflammatory disorders such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and rheumatoid arthritis can be diagnosed or monitored by measuring the protein calprotectin in stool samples or serum levels. Antibody-based calprotectin assays are commonly used for this purpose, but they can produce inconsistent results due to variations in antibodies. Peptides have emerged as a potential alternative to
The texture of gummy candies is just as important as its taste. Stale or hard gummy candies can be disappointing even if it still has a sweet taste. The quality of gummy candies depends on its formulation and storage, both of which affect how the molecules in the candy link together. Experiments Conducted by Researchers
Around 13,000 years ago, the Younger Dryas, a climate crisis, caused a significant drop in temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere, leading to severe aridity in the Mediterranean basin, which had a significant impact on terrestrial and marine ecosystems. However, what is less well-known is the impact of this climate change on water circulation in the
New research from the University of Canterbury School of Mathematics and Statistics in New Zealand has found that seismic signals can be used to track pyroclastic flows, which are the most deadly volcanic hazard in the world. These flows result from volcanic eruptions and can travel at speeds of up to 500 kmh (310 mph).
The European Union has approved a comprehensive set of regulations for the cryptocurrency sector, known as Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA). The final step of the bloc’s legislative process was the adoption of the rules by the European Council on Tuesday, giving the EU a global lead in regulating the freewheeling sector. The rules are
Rutgers University researchers have discovered a significant flaw in the credibility evaluation process of algorithms that detect “fake news”. The algorithms rely on a credibility score for the “source” of the article rather than assessing the credibility of each individual article, according to the researchers. Flaw in Current Algorithms The researchers found that the use
The pharmaceutical industry is facing a new challenge in the form of drug-resistant superbugs. As a result, researchers have been turning to old antibiotics in the search for new solutions. One such antibiotic is streptothricin, which was discovered during the ‘golden age’ of antibiotics in the 1940s. Although it was found to have potential in
Supermassive black holes (SMBHs) at the center of active galactic nuclei (AGNs), also known as quasars, emit powerful space winds known as ultra-fast outflows (UFOs). These winds move at relativistic speeds close to the speed of light and regulate the behavior of SMBHs during their active phase. These emissions are believed to fuel the process
The Brazilian rainforest is known for its clean air, but this is only true during the wet season when particulate matter is at a minimum. During the dry season, which is when deforestation fires occur, air quality is significantly reduced due to soot and other emissions. The concentration of soot particles in the atmosphere above
Researchers are constantly working towards finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease. However, it is also essential to find better ways to detect it early on and slow down its development. A new AI tool called CRANK-MS (Classification and Ranking Analysis using Neural network generates Knowledge from Mass Spectrometry) has been developed to detect underlying signs
Researchers at the University of Twente have discovered that germanene, a two-dimensional material made of germanium atoms, acts as a topological insulator. It is the first 2D topological insulator made of a single element and has the remarkable ability to switch between “on” and “off” states, making it comparable to transistors. This discovery could result
