Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have reported a breakthrough in nickel catalysis that harnesses a rare oxidation state of nickel that has proved challenging to control yet is highly valued for its potential to…
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New class of catalysts could dramatically change playing field in nickel catalysis
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How microorganisms on rock surfaces shape groundwater
Deep beneath the Earth’s surface, in the pores and crevices of rock, live huge communities of microorganisms. They are invisible to the naked eye—yet they play a central role in the quality of our groundwater and in global cycles of matter. A…
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Directory of health datasets makes it easier to navigate publicly available youth mental health data
The percentage of teens reporting sadness and hopelessness has increased over the past decade (from 28% in 2011 to 40% in 2023). Accurate information on youth mental health outcomes is critical for health improvement programs. However, accessing…
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Foldable iPhone leak claims standout engineering and a design callback to iPhone X
Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone is beginning to look very real, and if the latest leak is anything to go by, it could feature a dramatic redesign of the physical buttons, camera module, and internal structure.
On a regular iPhone,…
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How bacteria learned to target numerous cell types
Viruses attack nearly every living organism on Earth. To do so, they rely on highly specialized proteins that recognize and bind to receptors on the surface of target cells, a molecular arms race that drives constant evolution. Now, a new study…
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Notepad++ users take note: It’s time to check if you’re hacked
According to independent researcher Kevin Beaumont, three organizations told him that devices inside their networks that had Notepad++ installed experienced “security incidents” that “resulted in hands on keyboard…
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Bigger is not always better: Smaller leaves optimize light use in soybeans
In efforts to better understand how soybean plants capture and use light, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign investigated how leaf size and shape affect light distribution within the crop canopy. Using controlled genetic…
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The tension between moral pursuits and personal authenticity
French Post-Impressionist Paul Gauguin created innovative, enduring paintings and sculptures set on Tahiti and other Pacific islands, but he had to leave his family to pursue his art. He also impregnated and abandoned multiple young teens,…
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German military drones, robots hunt radioactive waste in danger zones
Scientists in Germany have developed AI-powered automated drones and robots that are capable of detecting radioactive waste in hazardous environments where human access is unsafe or impossible.
The innovative project is carried out by…
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Kansas University Moves Forward on $362M Phase II Gateway District and Jayhawks Stadium Expansion
The University of Kansas has tapped a joint venture of JE Dunn and Clark Construction to deliver a $362 million Phase II project that is planned to upgrade football facilities, expand the campus gateway, and add a mixed-use development.
The work…
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