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Chinese scientists develop high-performance iron catalyst for fuel cells

A team of Chinese scientists has developed a high-performance iron-based catalyst for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), which could potentially reduce reliance on scarce and expensive platinum. The new design enables record efficiency and long-term durability, achieving an oxygen reduction overpotential as low as 0.34 V.

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

Making diamonds at ambient pressure

Researchers create diamond film at 1 atm pressure and 1025°C using a novel liquid metal alloy, breaking the high-pressure requirement. The synthesized diamond has a high purity and unique silicon-vacancy color centers, opening new avenues for applications in magnetic sensing and quantum computing.

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.

Chemists develop new reagent for deelectronation

Researchers at the University of Freiburg have created a novel deelectronator made from a commercially available chemical, allowing for the production of previously unknown cluster cations. This breakthrough enables the efficient removal of electrons while preserving complex structures.

Chemists at Jacobs University discover new class of compounds

Researchers at Jacobs University have discovered a new class of compounds with anionic metal-oxo clusters that exhibit unique properties. The discovery has the potential to lead to breakthroughs in biomedical studies and industrial catalysis, as well as carbon dioxide reduction.

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.

Silicon as a semiconductor: Silicon carbide would be much more efficient

Researchers found that defects at the interface between silicon carbide and silicon dioxide can compromise its efficiency. However, altering oxidation parameters can reduce these defects, potentially leading to improved performance. This discovery could contribute to more effective use of electrical power.

UNIST researchers engineer transformer-like carbon nanostructure

Researchers at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have developed a new type of carbon nanomaterial that can change shapes and colors depending on the solvent used. The material exhibits tunable emission spanning a wide range of colors in various solvents.

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

A crystal clear view of chalk formation

Researchers found that stable nanoclusters of calcium carbonate form in water with a small quantity of dissolved calcium carbonate, not as previously thought. This discovery may help explain the structure of biominerals and provide insights into coping with lime scale in washing machines.