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MXene-Enhanced Catalysts ...
Green hydrogen—hydrogen produced via water electrolysis powered by renewable energy—emerges as a cornerstone of a decarbonized future. It serves as both an energy carrier and a raw material, enabling industries to transition away from fossil fuels. By relying on electricity generated from solar or wind farms, green hydrogen production can be nearly climate-neutral. However, large-scale deployment faces a persistent challenge: the need for efficient, low-cost catalysts to drive the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) at both electrodes of an electrolyzer. Until recently, precious metals such as iridium and platinum were the benchmarks for catalytic activity. Their scarcity and exorbitant cost impede the widespread adoption of green hydrogen. Consequently, research efforts have pivoted toward catalysts comprised of earth-abundant elements.
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“You Were Among Your Peop...
The theatrical midnight launch—once a staple of gaming culture—has all but disappeared in recent years as digital distribution replaced physical retail events. Yet with the unveiling of Nintendo’s highly anticipated Switch 2 on 4 June 2025, the tradition roars back to life for one night only. Smyths Toys, the sole UK retailer participating in the global rollout, will fling open its doors at midnight, beckoning a select crowd of console enthusiasts to queue beneath neon signage, clutching backpacks and discussing the latest Mario Kart rivalry.
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Is Every Memecoin Just a ...
In late 2024, I awoke to discover that I had become, unwittingly, the face of numerous cryptocurrencies. The first alert arrived in my inbox: a memecoin named Dork Nerd Geek ($DNG) had been minted using my photograph, boasting an initial market capitalisation of US$29,000. Before I could process the absurdity, the value rocketed to US$100,000—and then to US$800,000 within the hour.
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Laser Sintering Breakthro...
In a landmark study, engineers at North Carolina State University have unveiled a laser-based sintering technique that transforms a liquid polymer precursor directly into hafnium carbide (HfC), an ultra-high-temperature ceramic prized for applications in nuclear reactors, hypersonic vehicles, and spacecraft thermal protection. The process delivers crystalline, phase-pure HfC coatings, tiles, and complex three-dimensional structures in mere seconds or minutes—dramatically reducing the time, energy consumption, and equipment footprint compared to conventional furnace sintering.
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F1 25 Delivers Unmatched ...
A Championship-Calibre Physics Engine Elevates Car Handling
Codemasters’ F1 25 builds on last year’s revamped physics model to deliver the most authentic driving experience yet. Tyre wear, aerodynamics and braking all respond with pinpoint accuracy, reflecting subtle differences between wet and dry tarmac. Graphical upgrades for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S showcase hyper-realistic car liveries, trackside crowds and dynamic weather effects that bring each grand prix to life.
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ADVANCING METABOLOMICS WI...
Metabolomics research is poised for a breakthrough with the introduction of the Xevo™ MRT QTof mass spectrometer, a high-resolution instrument that promises sub-parts-per-million (ppm) accuracy in compound identification. Waters Corporation, in collaboration with Mass Analytica’s MARS software platform, recently demonstrated the system’s capabilities in a commercially available urine study, uncovering lifestyle-related biomarkers with unprecedented confidence.
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Nubia Unveils Pad 5G: A P...
In an increasingly connected world, the demand for versatile, high-performance tablets has never been greater. Responding to this trend, ZTE Australia has introduced the nubia Pad 5G—a tablet that combines premium features with an entry-level price point of just $299 RRP. With an 11-inch Full HD+ display, 5G connectivity, generous onboard storage, and an included magnetic keyboard case, the Pad 5G promises to deliver seamless productivity, entertainment, and connectivity on the go.
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Aussie Upstarts Shatter P...
When a group of Australian drag-racing enthusiasts led by John Ricca rolled their screw-blown Pro Mod Camaro onto a Florida drag strip in November 2024, few gave them a chance of making headlines. Drag racing, particularly in the Pro Modified (Pro Mod) category, is America’s turf—and the locals guard it fiercely. Yet Ricca and his all-Aussie crew did more than compete; they rewrote the record books, proving that passion, teamwork, and meticulous preparation can level the playing field—even on the globe’s most competitive stages.
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Farmers Turn Waste into W...
In the lush pastures surrounding Corner Inlet, Victoria, beef producer Louise Vuillerman has found a way to slash her fertiliser costs and nourish her soil without relying on expensive synthetic chemicals. Her secret recipe combines everyday farm staples—molasses, milk, and manure—into a nutrient-rich brew she dubs “biofert”. The process, she says, is little more complicated than brewing beer, yet the results are transforming the way Australian farmers think about crop and pasture nutrition.
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NASA–French Satellite Cap...
In a landmark achievement, researchers from NASA and Virginia Tech have, for the first time, used spaceborne radar to detect and measure large‐scale flood waves traveling down U.S. rivers. The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission—launched in 2022 as a joint effort between NASA and France’s CNES—carries the Ka‐band Radar Interferometer (KaRIn), a cutting‐edge instrument that maps water‐surface elevation across a 30-mile (50-kilometer) swath on either side of its ground track.
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Research Unveils Dual Rol...
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have revealed that TEAD proteins—long viewed as key drivers of progenitor cell proliferation—also play a critical role in promoting differentiation when bound to an unexpected partner. Published May 19 in Genes & Development, the study overturns prevailing assumptions about neural development pathways and raises caution for drug strategies targeting TEAD in cancer therapy.