An organic catalyst offers chemists precise control over a vital step in activating hydrocarbons. Researchers have developed a novel method to activate alkanes using confined chiral Brønsted acids, significantly enhancing the efficiency and selectivity of chemical reactions. This breakthrough allows for the precise arrangement of atoms in products, crucial for creating specific forms of molecules...
Photo: Brian Douglas/Paramount+ Dwight Manfredi don’t need no education. Dwight Manfredi don’t need no thought control. No self-expression and creativity, basketball with no points, and gender-neutral Little Orphan Annies in the classroom. Teacher, leave dem kids alone. Eyyy, teacher, leave dem kids alone! In a cold open that could have been co-written by a Moms...
Quantum teleportation, once confined to the pages of science fiction, is steadily becoming a tangible scientific achievement. Advances in quantum mechanics over the last decade have transformed teleportation from a theoretical concept into an experimental reality. These breakthroughs have revealed innovative methods for transmitting information instantaneously over vast distances, offering...
Extreme rainfall events are intensifying worldwide, posing significant threats to human lives, infrastructure, and ecosystems. While urbanization, land-use changes, and reliance on critical infrastructure exacerbate these risks, the unpredictability and localized nature of flash floods make them especially dangerous. Scientists warn that the frequency and intensity of such events are...
A study published in Social Psychological & Personality Science revealed an S-shaped relationship between social status and green consumption, challenging existing models of how social hierarchies influence eco-friendly behaviors. Green consumption, defined as choosing eco-friendly products and practices, plays an important role in mitigating climate change. Social status has been...
