Новости за 31.03.2023

Under the laws of quantum mechanics, information about what has fallen into a black hole cannot be destroyed, and now researchers claim they have figured out how it is preserved

By consuming oxygen near to tumours, the battery makes a class of experimental drugs target oxygen-free cancerous cells more effectively

Simple calculations, such as factoring low numbers, can be made by mixing together differently shaped strands of DNA

We spent a lovely couple of days with wonderful friends at their place in Teesdale…unfortunately I’ve been struggling to walk with an ankle injury so the usual long country walks and sightseeing were off the agenda, but we did get to toddle around the fabulous Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle and to sample some local … Continue reading "Trip to Teesdale"

https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.cgd.2c01142

Details of how the UK government is planning to reach net zero by 2050 reveal that the five biggest policy areas include decarbonising power and ramping up heat pumps - but will these bets actually pay off?

Closely packed radio dishes enable wide-field, real-time sky surveys

Researchers use genome mining and bioengineering techniques to map out route

An explosive filled with gaps can only detonate after a liquid is poured into it, which could make it unusually safe for transportation and storage

Well, this was a good week, but not an easy one. Here's hoping that you had an easier week than mine, and that you have a great weekend. We'll see you on Monday. 

In this week's C&EN, this comment from the chair of the Society Committee on Publications, Christopher K. Ober: 

The Society Committee on Publications (SCOP) has several tasks, but foremost is its role to review and assess the editorial quality and content of the ACS publication program. The membership of SCOP reflects the broad makeup of ACS in all its diversity. Each year, one member is appointed by the ACS president, another by the chair of the ACS Board of Directors, and any additional... Читать дальше...

Release rate of injector system can be fine-tuned by changing the carrier gas

Using a model of a human small intestine, researchers found that microplastics in high-fat foods significantly increase the absorption of fat

Historically associated with resurrection, yew is poisonous enough to kill

The New York start-up Amogy has already created an ammonia-powered drone, tractor and semi-truck. Now, it’s turning its attention to ships

Reprogramming technique sheds light on mysterious life stage