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Corning, maker of toughened Gorilla Glass for phones, faces EU antitrust probe

On Wednesday, the European Union opened an investigation of U.S. manufacturer Corning over possible anti-competitive practices. Corning may not be a name that’s super familiar to the average tech consumer, but you are almost certainly within touching distance of its products, as it’s a leading supplier of speciality toughened glass for mobile devices, including Apple’s […]

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How Much Would It Cost to Reduce Global Warming? $131 Trillion Is One Answer

Money is a sticking point in climate-change negotiations around the world. As economists warn that limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius will cost many more trillions than anticipated, WSJ looks at how the funds could be spent, and who would pay. Illustration: Preston Jessee/WSJ




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Sarileru Neekevvaru 50 days: బాక్సాఫీస్‌‌ కుదిపేసిన మహేష్‌బాబు.. ఎంత కొల్లగొట్టారంటే..

టాలీవుడ్‌లో ఇటీవల కాలంలో 50 రోజుల పోస్టర్ పడిన దాఖలాలు తక్కువే. ఇప్పుడంతా సినిమా హిట్‌కు కలెక్షన్లే బేస్ కావడంతో అర్థశతదినోత్సవం, శతదినోత్సవ పండుగలను ప్రేక్షకులు ఎప్పుడో మరిచిపోయారు. ఇలాంటి రోజుల్లో సరిలేరు నీకెవ్వరు చిత్రం 50 రోజుల పండగను పూర్తి చేసుకొన్నది. అనిల్ రావిపూడి, మహేష్ బాబు కాంబినేషన్‌లో వచ్చిన ఈ చిత్రం గత 50 రోజుల్లో ఎంత వసూలు చేసిందంటే..




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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Urges USD 6.8 Trillion Climate Funding for Developing Nations by 2030

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urges developed nations to provide USD 6.8 trillion in climate funding for developing countries by 2030.




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Cosmic Companion: Mysterious Mini-Moon To Temporarily Join Earth's Orbit

A small asteroid, recently discovered by NASA-funded ground telescopes, is set to become a temporary satellite of Earth, providing a rare example of a celestial body being captured by the planet's gravity. Known as asteroid 2024 PT5, this space rock, measuring




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Did Mark Zuckerberg’s Trillion-Dollar Company Just Fire Staff Over a $25 Meal Credit? What Happened at Meta?

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, recently dismissed around 24 employees at its Los Angeles offices. These staff members were reportedly using their $25 meal credits to purchase non-food items like toothpaste and wine glasses. The tech giant, valued




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Privacy in Peril? X Rolling Out New Block Feature That Lets Blocked Users View Profiles

X, the platform once known as Twitter, recently began rolling out a new version of its block function, prompting significant user concern. The change, first announced by company owner Elon Musk in September, allows blocked users to view the profiles, posts,




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Bhed Bharam: Vipul Amrutlal Shah And DD National Present Thrilling Horror Series - Trailer Out Now!

Dive into the supernatural with ‘Bhed Bharam,’ Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s latest horror series on DD National, promising a chilling experience that keeps viewers on the edge. 




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Aprilia Tuono 457 India Bound In Few Months: Revealed At EICMA 2024

Aprilia Tuono 457 - the brand's newest entry into the mid-weight segment. The latest addition to Aprilia's growing 457 platform builds on the hype created by the RS457, staying true to the brand's aggressive design language while carving out its own




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EICMA 2024: Aprilia Tuono 457 Key Features & Specifications

Aprilia has introduced the Tuono 457, a naked version of the RS 457 sportbike. This new model retains many features from its predecessor, including the engine, frame, and electronics. However, it sports a redesigned headlight and offers a more upright riding




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Aprilia Tuareg Rally 660 Gets A New Design And More Upgrades: Showcased At EICMA 2024

With a victory at the 2023 Africa Eco Race, Aprilia's Tuareg 660 solidified its place in the adventure bike game. The success story was created by riders like Chris Birch, Pol Tarres, and Jacopo Cerutti. Recognizing a growing demand in ADV




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Royal Enfield Gears Up For The 2024 Motoverse Event In Goa: New Models & Thrilling Activities Assured

Royal Enfield is gearing up to host the 2024 Motoverse event in Goa from the 22nd to the 24th of this month. This event will feature a showcase of new models, updates, and accessories from Royal Enfield. Enthusiasts can expect an




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Berjis Desai's crime thriller "Murder at the Racecourse" keeps you on the edge

Desai, a former journalist, is also a former racing steward and thoroughbred horse breeder, draws from his deep knowledge of the racing world and brings his signature storytelling style to craft a tale that combines authenticity with a Hitchcockian level of suspense.




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The Mediterranean world in late antiquity, 395-700 AD [Electronic book] / Averil Cameron.

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2012.




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Kerry Jackson [Electronic book] / April De Angelis.

London : Faber & Faber (Plays), 2022.




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The freedom of scientific research : Bridging the gap between science and society [Electronic book] / ed. by Simona Giordano, John Harris, Lucio Piccirillo.

Manchester : Manchester University Press, [2020]




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A companion to medical anthropology [Electronic book] / edited by Merrill Singer, Pamela I. Erickson, and César E. Abadía-Barrero.

Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2022.




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Brilliant Jerks [Electronic book] / Joseph Charlton.

London : Faber & Faber (Plays), 2023.




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Enhancing CO2 electroreduction with decamethylcucurbit[5]uril-alkaline earth metal modified Pd nanoparticles

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI02135E, Research Article
Tao Shao, Xianmeng Song, Zongnan Wei, Shuaibing Yang, Siying Zhang, Rong Cao, Minna Cao
Pd NP modification with Me10CB[5]–M capsules boosted CO2RR by enhancing CO2 adsorption, tuning Pd's electronic structure, and optimizing *COOH/*CO binding.
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Self-adhesion of uncrosslinked poly(butadiene-co-acrylonitrile), i.e. nitrile rubber, an inhomogeneous and associative polymer

Soft Matter, 2024, 20,2978-2985
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01630G, Paper
Valentine Hervio, Annie Brûlet, Costantino Creton, Gabriel E. Sanoja
The precursor of NBR, poly(acrylonitrile-co-butadiene), experiences thermodynamic forces for self-assembly and kinetic barriers for processing. We introduce three strategies to overcome such barriers and enable polymer self-adhesion in the bulk.
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Removal of diclofenac sodium from water using a polyacrylonitrile mixed-matrix membrane embedded with MOF-808

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12142-12146
DOI: 10.1039/D3RA08682H, Paper
Open Access
Xiao-Jing Hu, Yu-Lin Li, Hai-Xiong Liu, Shao-Ming Ying, Qi Yin, Tian-Fu Liu
Based on the excellent diclofenac sodium (DCF) removal capacity of MOF-808, a free-standing mixed-matrix membrane composed of polyacrylonitrile and MOF-808 was fabricated and used to remove DCF from water via an easily accessible filtration method.
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Development of an imidazole-based N,N-bidentate ligand for the manganese catalyzed direct coupling of nitriles with alcohols

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12978-12982
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00817K, Paper
Open Access
Qian Tang, Dingguo Song, Kali Zhang, Wenhao Mao, Xianghua Zhao, Ding Du, Fei Ling, Weihui Zhong
This work describes the manganese catalyzed direct coupling of nitriles with alcohols with assistance of a set of simple and new imidazole-based N,N-bidentate ligands.
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Antioxidant-rich brilliant polymeric nanocomposites for quick and efficient non-enzymatic hydrogen peroxide sensor

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,13142-13156
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01768D, Paper
Open Access
M. S. Hashem, Hend S. Magar, Asmaa M. Fahim, Rokaya A. Sobh
New polymeric nanocomposites with metal oxide nanoparticles enhance electrical impedance ratings, offer energy storage and supercapacitors, and enable rapid creation of hydrogen peroxide sensors through microemulsion polymerization.
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Intrafibrillar Calcium Carbonate Mineralization of Electrospinning Polyvinyl Alcohol/Collagen Films with Improved Mechanical and Bioactive Properties

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01472C, Paper
Yin Liu, Xin Gao, Yuqi Li, Anqi Gao, Zhuozhi Zheng, Jingjiang Wei, Hongye Yang, Hang Ping, Hao Xie, Hao Wang, Weiming Wang, Zhengyi Fu
Collagen films play an essential role in guided bone regeneration (GBR) techniques, which creat space, promote cell adhesion, and induce osteogenic differentiation. It is therefore crucial to design appropriate GBR...
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A guanidiniocarbonyl-pyrrole functionalized cucurbit[7]uril derivative as a cytomembrane disruptor for synergistic antibacterial therapy

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12,11105-11109
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01840K, Communication
Ruixue Han, Kehan Du, Shengke Li, Minzan Zuo, Ponmani Jeyakkumar, Hao Jiang, Leyong Wang, Xiao-Yu Hu
A guanidiniocarbonyl-pyrrole functionalized cucurbit[7]uril derivative as a cytomembrane disruptor has been successfully constructed for synergistic antibacterial therapy.
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A water playground for peptide re-assembly from fibrils to plates

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01727G, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Simone Adorinni, Marina Kurbasic, Ana M. Garcia, Slavko Kralj, Ottavia Bellotto, Erica Scarel, Paolo Pengo, Rita De Zorzi, Michele Melchionna, Attilivio V. Vargiu, Silvia Marchesan
Water plays a key role in the irreversible transition from peptide fibrils to plates.
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Imperilled Immunity — India’s ailing Vaccine PSUs

At one time the primary producers of the country’s vaccine requirements, the units are in terminal decline. Can they be revived?




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‘How to Kidnap the Rich’: An ugly side up thriller

Rahul Raina’s debut novel, set in the bylanes of Delhi, tells a fast-paced tale about the underbelly of the education industry




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A novel electrochemiluminescent sensor based on AgMOF@N-CD composites for sensitive detection of trilobatin

Analyst, 2024, 149,5265-5276
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN01102C, Paper
Longmei Yao, Xue Mei, Jiajia Zhi, Wenchang Wang, Qingyi Li, Ding Jiang, Xiaohui Chen, Zhidong Chen
In this study, a novel electrochemiluminescent (ECL) sensor for highly sensitive detection of trilobatin (Tri) was developed based on silver metal–organic frameworks (AgMOFs) and nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots (N-CDs).
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Double-cavity cucurbiturils: synthesis, structures, properties, and applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3536-3560
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00961K, Review Article
Qing Li, Zhengwei Yu, Carl Redshaw, Xin Xiao, Zhu Tao
This review article presents the structures, properties, and the emerging applications of a subset of cucurbit[n]uril-type receptors that have two cavities.
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Brilliant Norris consigns Verstappen to a first-ever loss at home

It was the first time since the race returned to the calendar in 2021 that Verstappen had not triumphed at Zandvoort and extended his losing streak this season to five races.




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Maharashtra edges BPCL in a thriller

Playing in the tournament for the first time, Maharashtra came roaring back from being 0-2 and then 1-3 down




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Programmed to paint / written and illustrated by Mauricio Abril

Abril, Mauricio, author, illustrator




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Outer-surface adduct formation and selective separation of cis-type gallated and cis-type non-gallated catechins using cucurbit[7]uril

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05035E, Communication
Open Access
Hiroyuki Tsutsumi, An Miura, Asuka Hanada, Rino Sonoda, Rie Nakashima, Tomonori Ohata, Hirohito Ikeda
The selective separation of cis-type gallated and non-gallated catechins in solution was achieved by utilizing the formation of outer-surface adducts between cis-type catechins and cucurbit[7]uril.
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Photothermal properties of MXenes and sterilization of MRSA by Nb2C/Gel with a low power NIR-II laser

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7045-7051
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00245H, Paper
Yekai Zheng, Xinyi Fu, Li Jiang, Denghao Li, Weidan Zhao, Mi Liu, Jiali Liu, Shangzhong Jin, Yan Zhou
A comparative study on the photothermal properties of MXenes (Ti3C2, V2C and Nb2C) and MXene/Gels (Ti3C2/Gel, V2C/Gel and Nb2C/Gel). The fast and efficient sterilization of MRSA was achieved using Nb2C/Gel at low laser power.
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Magnesium(II) complexes supported by indole- and pyrrole-containing Schiff-base ligands: syntheses, structures, and applications as precatalysts in the hydroboration of nitriles and alkynes

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7125-7133
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00492B, Paper
Mengxiang Wu, Ling Chen, Xiaohan Yang, Yahong Li
Five magnesium compounds were synthesized. They are active precatalysts for the hydroboration of nitriles and alkynes. The catalytic reactions feature mild reaction conditions, excellent functional group tolerance, and high yields.
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Vacancy engineering modulates spin polarization to enhance the charge dynamics of CuIn5S8 for photocatalytic sterilization

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7394-7404
DOI: 10.1039/D3NJ05482A, Paper
Wenbin Wu, Jing Wang, Xiaojie Liang, Laixi Luo, Yaohong Yang, Fan Zhou, Shuduan Deng, Yumin Song, Le Yang, Kunyong Kang
Photocatalytic sterilization technology is a strategy that is environmentally friendly for killing drug-resistant bacteria using solar energy.
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English dystopian thriller ‘Edgar and Annabel’ comes to Chennai

British playwright Sam Holcroft’s Edgar and Annabel, a dystopian story of dissenters fighting against the establishment, comes to Chennai, directed by Sunandha Raghunathan




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India to become $10-trillion economy by 2035, forecasts CEBR

Its latest edition of the report released on Monday also warned that the world is moving toward recession




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Global steel output declines 2.4% in April as China disappoints

Indian steel production up a notch year-on-year but lower than March output




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Luxe thrills in Lonavala’s hills

Get into adventure mode at Aamby Valley and Della Adventure Park this monsoon.





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India's public sector banks clocks 11 pc growth at Rs 236 lakh crore in April-Sep FY25




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PM Modi virtually inaugurates new manufacturing plant of medical devices at Meril Company in Vapi




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PIX: Inter-Juve in thrilling draw; Bayern, PSG win

Piotr Zielinski converted two penalties for Inter Milan as they played out a thrilling 4-4 draw with Juventus.




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Hydrosilylation of nitriles and tertiary amides using a zinc precursor

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, 22,3053-3058
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00161C, Paper
Ravi Kumar, Rohan Kumar Meher, Himadri Karmakar, Tarun K. Panda
A competent and selective hydrosilylation of nitriles and tertiary amides catalyzed by zinc bis(hexamethyldisilazide) [Zn(HMDS)2] under solvent-free and mild conditions are reported, as a sustainable and desirable alternative to existing methods.
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3-Halo-5,6-dihydro-4H-1,2-oxazine N-oxides as synthetic equivalents of unsaturated nitrile oxides in the [3 + 2]-cycloaddition with arynes: synthesis of substituted 3-vinyl-1,2-benzisoxazoles

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00391H, Communication
Alexander A. Lukoyanov, Svetlana A. Aksenova, Andrey A. Tabolin, Alexey Yu. Sukhorukov
3-Halo-1,2-oxazine N-oxide derivatives act as surrogates of vinyl nitrile oxides in tandem [3 + 2]-cycloaddition/[3 + 2]-cyclofragmentation with arynes leading to benzisoxazoles.
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First-ever gravity-defying plane swap set for April 24

Two pilots will swap planes mid-air




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Environmental groups are taking Norway to court over oil drilling in the Arctic

It’s against the Constitution, and means Norway will not respect the Paris Agreement, argues Tina Andersen Vågenes.




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The day Colombia’s FARC guerrilla ceases to exist as an armed group

The guerrillas are handing weapons over to the UN, but they are in fear. Thomas Mortensen reports from Urabá.