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Research reveals the crucial role of proteins in converting solar energy for biological processes, such as photosynthesis and DNA repair in plants and fruit flies, respectively. By studying the deformation of proteins and the precise movement of electrons within, scientists aim to harness these insights for technological advancements. Credit: SciTechDaily.comCells need energy to function. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg can now explain how energy is guided in the cell by small atomic movements to reach its…

In terms of new technology, the world is at a turning point. These days, the Internet of Things, machine learning, and artificial intelligence combine to transform industries worldwide. The arrival of Industry 4.0 is significantly enhancing the efficiency of all corporate procedures. Production, marketing, security, and worker safety are all changing. Many industries require handling hazardous chemicals, gasses, and machinery. Here's where AI can be quite helpful. With AI solutions, workplace safety may be increased,…

In the new process, air is channeled through a liquid to capture CO2. If the liquid is irradiated with light, the greenhouse gas is released again and can be collected. Credit:ETH ZurichTo mitigate global warming, significant cuts in greenhouse gas emissions are essential. This includes phasing out fossil fuels and embracing energy-efficient technologies.However, simply cutting emissions is insufficient to achieve climate goals. It’s also critical to remove substantial amounts of CO2 from the atmosphere, storing it…

Professor Emiliano Cortés, at LMU, is revolutionizing solar energy capture through nanotechnology. By developing plasmonic nanostructures, his team creates materials that concentrate solar energy more efficiently. Their latest breakthrough, a supercrystal that produces hydrogen from formic acid using sunlight, holds the world record in its field. Credit: SciTechDaily.comHydrogen is a building block for the energy transition. To obtain it with the help of solar energy, LMU researchers have developed new high-performance…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Climate change might not be high on its immediate agenda, but New Zealand's new government does have one potentially significant and innovative policy. Recognizing the marine environment's ability to remove atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂), it has pledged to consider bringing wetlands into the emissions trading scheme, and to…

A collaborative research effort spearheaded by Nagoya University has uncovered crucial details about the FliG molecule in bacteria’s flagellar motors, offering insights for creating efficient, controllable nanomachines, potentially revolutionizing medical technology and artificial life design.A research group has made new insights into how locomotion occurs in bacteria. The group identified the FliG molecule in the flagellar layer, the ‘motor’ of bacteria, and revealed its role in the organism. These findings suggest ways…

Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionizing the cybersecurity landscape, creating both new opportunities and fresh challenges. GenAI empowers users to create cyberattacks without traditional coding skills and automate malicious content creation, as evidenced by the LL Morpher virus crafted using ChatGPT. GenAI is more than a business disruptor; it's altering software usage and design, expanding attack surfaces, and increasing software vulnerability. We are in a “Love it or hate it" situation. The rapid expansion of…

Video: Aussie scientist harnessing power of robots to save reefsAussie scientist harnessing power of robots to save reefsWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAn Australian scientist is harnessing the power of robots to regrow our threatened reefs. November 13, 2023 — 6.47pm Video: Aussie scientist harnessing power of robots to save reefsAussie scientist harnessing power of robots to save…

Scientists at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science in Japan have found a way to store ammonia securely and efficiently using a chemical reaction. They utilized a perovskite called ethylammonium lead iodide (EAPbI3) which interacts with ammonia at room temperature, transforming its structure and storing the ammonia within. Remarkably, the stored ammonia can be simply retrieved by gently heating the compound, and the perovskite can be reused for continual storage and extraction cycles.Japanese scientists have…

Using data and AI approaches helps analyze drought patterns and find strategies to mitigate climate catastrophe. Climate change is one of the most critical issues facing our planet right now. Finding efficient ways to reduce and adapt to climate change has become crucial as temperatures rise, extreme weather events increase frequency, and ecosystems suffer irreparable harm. Artificial intelligence (AI) is proving to be an effective strategy that can significantly impact this endeavor. A climate catastrophe like drought…