Scientists Unearth Primordial Photoredox Catalyst
Researchers have demonstrated that a solid formed from ammonia and methane plasma can use sunlight to catalyze amine-to-imine conversions, a process potentially pivotal in the formation of early biomolecules. The study suggests the primordial atmosphere may have provided the necessary catalysts for such conversions, supporting the evolution of early RNA molecules.
https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-unearth-primordial-photoredox-catalyst/ #Primordial #Photoredox #Catalyst#ammonia #methane #graphite #amine #imine #RNA 

 The Next-Generation of Memory Technology – New Material Shows Promise
Phase change memory is a type of nonvolatile memory that utilizes the capability of phase change materials (PCM) to transition between an amorphous state, where atoms are scattered, and a crystalline state, where atoms are closely aligned. This change produces a reversible electrical property that can be engineered to store and retrieve data.
https://scitechdaily.com/the-next-generation-of-memory-technology-new-material-shows-promise/ #memory #electronics #PhaseChange #data #Niobium #Telluride #NbTe4 #sputtering 

 More than 6,000 women told us what they wanted for their next pregnancy and birth. Here’s what they said
Many women want a different kind of pregnancy and birth the next time around. Many want to see the same one or two midwives throughout, and want to choose where they give birth. And when the time comes, they want a vaginal birth, with less intervention. 
https://theconversation.com/more-than-6-000-women-told-us-what-they-wanted-for-their-next-pregnancy-and-birth-heres-what-they-said-211435 #pregnancy #childbirth #survey #birth #experience 

 Widely Prescribed Drug Linked to Brain Injury, Job Loss, and Suicide
A new study reveals that benzodiazepine use and discontinuation are associated with nervous system injury and prolonged negative life effects, even after discontinuation. 
https://scitechdaily.com/widely-prescribed-drug-linked-to-brain-injury-job-loss-and-suicide/ #benzodiazepine #MemoryLoss #anxiety #insomnia #SuicidalThoughts 

 In Australia’s Ancient Stromatolites, NASA Finds a Blueprint for Mars Exploration
As the international community continues working together to study Mars and prepare for samples to bring to Earth, these teams explored what our own backyard can teach us about the search for life elsewhere.
https://scitechdaily.com/in-australias-ancient-stromatolites-nasa-finds-a-blueprint-for-mars-exploration/ #Australia’s #Stromatolites #NASA #Mars #Exploration #Pilbara 

 The Missing Link in Cognitive Processing? Scientists Discover Swirling Spirals in the Brain
Scientists have discovered that human brain signals form swirling spirals on the outer layer of neural tissue, which play a crucial role in organizing brain activity and cognitive processes. This discovery, based on fMRI scans, could advance our understanding of brain dynamics, potentially leading to better computational models and insights into brain diseases like dementia.
https://scitechdaily.com/the-missing-link-in-cognitive-processing-scientists-discover-swirling-spirals-in-the-brain/ #brain #Cognitive #Processing #spiral #signals #NeuralTissue 

 2,800-year-old figurines unearthed at Greek temple may be offerings to Poseidon
Excavation of an ancient Greek temple has yielded a variety of figurines, possibly offerings to Poseidon.
https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/2800-year-old-figurines-unearthed-at-greek-temple-may-be-offerings-to-poseidon archaeology #greece #poseidon #figurine 

 Japan’s famous virtual singer Hatsune Miku turns 16, thousands of fans celebrate
Legions of fans celebrated the ‘birthday’ of Japan’s pioneering Vocaloid – a computer-synthesised singing voice software that comes with a virtual avatar
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3233211/japans-famous-virtual-singer-hatsune-miku-turns-16-thousands-fans-celebrate?utm_source=rss_feed #HatsuneMiku #SweetSixteen #japan #virtual #avatar 

 Scientists Successfully Recreate and Mathematically Validate Two Molecular Languages at the Origin of Life
Canadian researchers at the University of Montreal have successfully recreated and mathematically confirmed two molecular languages at the origin of life.
Their groundbreaking findings pave the way for advancements in nanotechnologies, offering potential in areas like biosensing, drug delivery, and molecular imaging.
https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-successfully-recreate-and-mathematically-validate-two-molecular-languages-at-the-origin-of-life/ #language #life #origin #allostery #multivalency 

 Chinese Scientists Develop a High-Performance Ultralong-Life Aqueous Zinc-Ion Battery
https://scitechdaily.com/chinese-scientists-develop-a-high-performance-ultralong-life-aqueous-zinc-ion-battery/ #zinc #battery #ultralong #aqueous 

 US researchers have observed a phenomenon known as ‘quantum superchemistry,’ in which ultracold atoms undergo chemical reactions at a faster rate than usual. The effect was predicted theoretically more than 20 years ago, but this is one of the first times the phenomenon been seen.
US researchers have observed a phenomenon known as ‘quantum superchemistry,’ in which ultracold atoms undergo chemical reactions at a faster rate than usual.
https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/a-giant-leap-for-quantum-superchemistry/4017895.article #quantum #superchemistry #ultracold #chemical #reactions 

 Vlad the Impaler may have cried tears of blood, chemical analysis of his letters finds
An analysis of three letters written by Vlad the Impaler conclude that he may have suffered from a condition that caused him to cry tears of blood. 
https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/vlad-the-impaler-may-have-cried-tears-of-blood-chemical-analysis-of-his-letters-finds #VladTheImpaler #Impaler #blood #tears #cry #Dracula #hemolacria 

 Space dust has more organic contamination than the average US home
Levels of potentially harmful organic compounds in the dust aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are higher than those found in US and western European homes. It is the first time persistent organic chemicals have been detected in a non-terrestrial environment, and the team that carried out the analysis says that the findings will inform future material choices for manned spacecraft.
https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/space-dust-has-more-organic-contamination-than-the-average-us-home/4017876.article #ISS #organic #contamination #space #dust #health #spacecraft 

 Europeans’ support for refugees of varying background is stable over time
We find that public preferences for asylum seekers with specific attributes have remained remarkably stable and general support has, if anything, increased slightly over time. 
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06417-6 #Europeans #refugees #asylum #background