SCIENCE

Designing multifunctional framework materials for sustainable photocatalysis

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Designing multifunctional framework materials for sustainable photocatalysis

Rational design of framework materials incorporating photosensitizers and catalysts leads to highly efficient and reusable photocatalysts for artificial photosynthesis and organic transformations, promising to lead to more efficient and sustainable chemical processes. Credit: Carbon Future, Tsinghua University Press The goal of sustainable chemistry has motivated chemists to use renewable energy in chemical reactions, minimizing hazardous … Read more

Badenoch warns of Tory leadership ‘stitch-up’ as Labour MP quits with attack on Starmer – UK politics

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Badenoch warns of Tory leadership ‘stitch-up’ as Labour MP quits with attack on Starmer – UK politics

Keir Starmer refuses to apologise to pensioners over winter fuel payment cuts Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Kemi Badenoch has warned that Tory members will be “very angry” if MPs take … Read more

Increased antioxidants and phenolic compounds produced in salted red perilla leaves during Japanese apricot pickling

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Increased antioxidants and phenolic compounds produced in salted red perilla leaves during Japanese apricot pickling

Shiso-zuke umeboshi, a traditional Japanese apricot pickle made with salted red perilla leaves, is known for its health-promoting properties due to its high content of phenolic compounds. These compounds, with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, making it popular in both culinary and medical applications. Recent research focused on the quantitative and qualitative changes in phenolic … Read more

Storm Helene kills 44, threatens more ‘catastrophic’ flooding as cleanup begins

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Storm Helene kills 44, threatens more ‘catastrophic’ flooding as cleanup begins

An aerial view shows damaged houses in Horseshoe Beach, Florida, on September 28, 2024 after the passage of Hurricane Helene. Millions of Americans were still without power and many faced torrential flooding on Saturday, authorities said, as powerful storm Helene rumbled across eastern and midwestern US states, leaving at least 44 people dead. At least … Read more

SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who are stuck in space until next year

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SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who are stuck in space until next year

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station on Saturday, sending up a downsized crew to bring them home but not until next year. The capsule rocketed into orbit to fetch the test pilots whose Boeing spacecraft returned to Earth empty earlier this … Read more

SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts stuck in space until next year – National

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SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts stuck in space until next year – National

SpaceX launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station on Saturday, sending up a downsized crew to bring them home but not until next year. The capsule rocketed into orbit to fetch the test pilots whose Boeing spacecraft returned to Earth empty earlier this month because of safety concerns. The switch in rides … Read more