Using nuclear magnetic resonance, researchers at ETH Zurich have studied the atomic environments of single platinum atoms in solid supports as well as their spatial orientation. In the future, this method can be used to optimize the production of single-atom catalysts. Catalysis — the acceleration of a chemical reaction by adding a particular substance —…
The collapse of tropical forests during Earth’s most catastrophic extinction event was the primary cause of the prolonged global warming which followed, according to new research. The Permian-Triassic Mass Extinction – sometimes referred to as the “Great Dying,” happened around 252 million years ago, leading to the massive loss of marine species and significant declines…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Activity in the UK private services sector rose at the fastest rate in 10 months in June while growth in the prices charged by businesses slowed, according to a closely watched survey published on Thursday….
Reform has confirmed it will go ahead with plans to scrap the previous administration’s flag flying policy at Leicestershire County Council. The party discontinued a previously agreed schedule of flags due to be displayed outside County Hall in Glenfield during its first cabinet meeting on 12 June, which included those to mark LGBTQ+ Pride Month,…
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on leave Thursday amid an MLB investigation, the team announced. The team did not provide details on the investigation, saying it was “not permitted to comment further at this time.” Ortiz, 26, has a 4.36 ERA over 88 2/3 innings with the Guardians this season. This story will…
A new AI model is much better than doctors at identifying patients likely to experience cardiac arrest. The linchpin is the system’s ability to analyze long-underused heart imaging, alongside a full spectrum of medical records, to reveal previously hidden information about a patient’s heart health. The federally-funded work, led by Johns Hopkins University researchers, could…
AI slop is flooding every single digital platform, and music streaming services are no exception—so much so, even someone who generally avoids AI might find themselves unknowingly listening to a robot hornily singing about butts. Take the sordid saga of “Make Love to My Shitter,” an AI-generated track from an artist called BannedVinylCollection. Brace Belden,…
Cans of Molson Coors Brewing Co. Miller Lite and Coors Light brand beer Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Americans may spend more on common barbeque items this Fourth of July with prices on products like beer, outdoor folding chairs and grill tools higher, according to a new congressional report. The total cost of…
Watch out Yankees … the American League East is heating up. New York has seen its division lead be entirely erased as it’s now tied with the Blue Jays atop the division with the Rays just a half-game back. Both Toronto and Tampa Bay reached their highest rankings of the season this week at 10…
Wimbledon, Women’s Euros, Tour de France, England vs. India… these are some of the top events that make up the UK’s summer of sport, but the list would not be complete without the British Grand Prix. Britain is the most represented country on the F1 grid with four drivers and many of the teams and…
