y NYC's Ride-Hailing Fee Failed to Ease Manhattan Traffic, New NYU Tandon Study Reveals By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:00:12 EST New York City's 2019 ride-hailing surcharge cut overall taxi and ride-share trips by 11 percent in Manhattan but failed to reduce traffic congestion, a key goal of the policy, according to a new NYU Tandon School of Engineering study published in Transportation Research Part A."While this surcharge differs from the MTA's proposed congestion pricing plan, the study's findings can contribute to the current discourse," said Daniel Vignon, who led the research. Full Article
y Gemini and Libra Compatibility: What Astrology Says About This Pair By entertainment.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:15:03 -0500 Discover the unique Gemini and Libra compatibility! Dive into how these air signs balance each other in love, friendship, and communication. Are they the perfect match? Full Article
y How Taurus and Aquarius Compatibility Can Thrive Despite Differences By entertainment.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:30:03 -0500 Discover Taurus and Aquarius compatibility in love, friendship, and more. Uncover their unique strengths, challenges, and potential for a balanced relationship Full Article
y Archangel Michael: The Only Archangel Named in the Bible By people.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:10:02 -0500 The figure of Saint Michael, or Michael the Archangel, is one of the most powerful and revered beings in religious history. Known as the protector of the faithful and a warrior against evil, Archangel Michael is venerated across Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Full Article
y 12 Most Dangerous Cities in Mexico by Homicides per Capita By people.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:35:02 -0500 The nation of Mexico is home 130 million people across 31 states (Mexico City is a separate entity but not a state in itself, similar to Washington, D.C. in the United States). Unfortunately due to a variety of factors, Mexican cities are often host to a violent crimes including homicide. Here, we'll detail the most dangerous cities in Mexico and give some info about their history. Full Article
y Yoon to Depart for S. America to Attend APEC, G-20 Summits By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:32:07 +0900 [Politics] : President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to depart Thursday for an eight-day, five-night trip to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) summit in Peru and the Group of 20(G-20) summit in Brazil. The presidential office said Thursday that President Yoon will hold a trilateral summit with U.S. President Joe ...[more...] Full Article Politics
y National College Entrance Exam Set for Thursday By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:40:17 +0900 [Domestic] : The annual College Scholastic Ability Test(CSAT) is taking place at some 13-hundred test sites across the nation on Thursday. The state-administered college entrance exam, known in Korean as the Suneung, begins with a Korean language test at 8:40 a.m., followed by tests on math, English, Korean history ...[more...] Full Article Domestic
y S. Korea’s Spy Agency: N. Korean Troops Fighting in Russia By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:13:12 +0900 [Inter-Korea] : South Korea’s spy agency said Wednesday that North Korean troops dispatched to Russia have moved to the front-line region of Kursk and are “already engaging in combat” against Ukraine. The National Intelligence Service(NIS) said North Korean soldiers dispatched to Russia have moved to the Kursk ...[more...] Full Article Inter-Korea
y Yoon Highlights ‘Strategic Importance’ of Latin America ahead of Trip to Peru, Brazil By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:30:29 +0900 [Politics] : President Yoon Suk Yeol said his first official trip to Latin America carries great significance for the expansion of South Korea’s vision as a “global pivotal state” toward the Latin American region. The president, who is set to depart for Peru and Brazil to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic ...[more...] Full Article Politics
y Top Court Upholds Suspended Sentence for Ex-Lawmaker Who Embezzled Donations Meant for Victims of Sex Slavery By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:24:14 +0900 [Politics] : The Supreme Court has upheld a suspended prison term for former Rep. Youn Mee-hyang, who was convicted of embezzling donations to an advocacy group for South Korean victims of sexual slavery during World War II. On Thursday the top court upheld the 18-month sentence, suspended for three years, after ...[more...] Full Article Politics
y China Picks Deputy UN Representative as Ambassador to S. Korea By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:47:59 +0900 [International] : China has named Dai Bing, deputy chief of its permanent mission to the United Nations, as the new ambassador to South Korea. According to diplomatic sources on Thursday, Beijing nominated the UN mission deputy to succeed former Ambassador Xing Haiming, who left the post vacant in July. Dai’s career ...[more...] Full Article International
y Yoon Departs for S. America to Attend APEC, G-20 Summits By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:10:52 +0900 [Politics] : President Yoon Suk Yeol has departed for South America to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) and Group of 20(G-20) forums. Ruling People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon and floor leader Choo Kyung-ho, and presidential chief of staff Chung Jin-suk saw Yoon off when he boarded the ...[more...] Full Article Politics
y Annual National College Entrance Exam Underway By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:06:31 +0900 [Domestic] : The 2025 College Scholastic Ability Test(CSAT) is underway at some 13-hundred test sites across the nation on Thursday, with some 522-thousand taking part in the exams. The state-administered college entrance exam, known in Korean as the Suneung, began with a Korean language test at 8:40 a.m. Subjects also ...[more...] Full Article Domestic
y Court Begins Review of Pretrial Detention Warrants for Key Figures in Election-Meddling Scandal By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:09:44 +0900 [Politics] : A court review is underway for pretrial detention warrants for four people suspected of involvement in election nomination meddling involving first lady Kim Keon-hee, as well as illegal polling. The Changwon District Court started the warrant hearings Thursday afternoon for power broker Myung Tae-kyun, ...[more...] Full Article Politics
y Gov’t to Take ‘Effective, Phased’ Steps on N. Korean Troop Activity in Russia By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:14:08 +0900 [Inter-Korea] : The government reiterated that it will take “effective and phased” steps, in line with the principles of composure and restraint, in response to the battlefield deployment of North Korean troops in support of Russia in its war against Ukraine. Speaking to local reporters on Thursday, an official at ...[more...] Full Article Inter-Korea
y Lee Jae-myung’s Wife Fined 1.5 Million Won for Breaking Election Law By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:04:45 +0900 [Politics] : A court has ordered a fine of one-point-five million won, or around one-thousand-100 U.S. dollars, for the wife of main opposition Democratic Party(DP) leader Lee Jae-myung upon convicting her of violating the election law during the 2022 presidential primaries. In its ruling on Thursday, the Suwon ...[more...] Full Article Politics
y Special Counsel Probe Bill on First Lady Passes at National Assembly By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:08:44 +0900 [Politics] : The special counsel bill mandating an investigation for first lady Kim Keon-hee has passed in the National Assembly. The main opposition Democratic Party introduced the bill, its third attempt following presidential vetoes for previous bills, and all 191 lawmakers present voted in its favor in a plenary ...[more...] Full Article Politics
y Health Ministry to Continue Promoting Tertiary Hospitals to Focus on Critical Patients By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:12:49 +0900 [Politics] : The pilot project to restructure tertiary hospitals will continue, with the hospitals to focus on severe diseases, emergencies and rare diseases. Currently, 31 out of 47 tertiary hospitals are taking part in the project and nine more are set to join. The hospitals have reduced the number of ...[more...] Full Article Politics
y Ruling Party to Start Candidate Recommendation Process for Special Inspector Post By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:06:49 +0900 [Politics] : The ruling People Power Party has decided to take steps to ensure that the National Assembly recommends candidates for the post of special inspector to look at allegations against members of the president’s family. The ruling camp adopted the party policy during a general meeting for its lawmakers on ...[more...] Full Article Politics
y DP Chief Says Will Appeal Court Decision to Fine His Wife By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:41:03 +0900 [Politics] : Main opposition Democratic Party chair Lee Jae-myung says he will appeal a court decision to fine his wife one-point-five million won, or around one-thousand-100 U.S. dollars, for violating the Public Official Election Act. Lee expressed deep regret over the Suwon District Court handing down such a ...[more...] Full Article Politics
y Finance Minister Vows Active Measures to Curb FX Market Volatility if Necessary By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:10:22 +0900 [Economy] : Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said Thursday that the government will take “active measures” in the event of excessive volatility in the foreign exchange market, as the South Korean won weakened past the psychological threshold of 14-hundred won against the U.S. dollar. The minister made the “verbal ...[more...] Full Article Economy
y KOSPI Up 0.07% on Thursday By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:00:04 +0900 [Economy] : The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose one-point-78 points, or zero-point-07 percent, on Thursday to close at two-thousand-418-point-86. The tech-heavy KOSDAQ slid eight-point-09 points, or one-point-17 percent, to close at 681-point-56.[more...] Full Article Economy
y How can Scotland re-establish its building stone industry? - British Geological Survey By news.google.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:31:29 GMT How can Scotland re-establish its building stone industry? British Geological Survey Full Article
y 2,4-Dichloro-6-{N-[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]carboximidoyl}phenol By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-11-14 The title compound, C14H8Cl2F3NO, was synthesized by the condensation between trifluoromethylaniline and dichlorosalicylaldehyde by nucleophilic addition, forming a hemiaminal, followed by a dehydration to generate an imine. The compound crystallizes in an orthorhombic Pbca (Z = 8) space group with a dihedral angle of 44.70 (5)° between the two aromatic rings. In the crystal, the molecules pack together to form a zigzag pattern along the c axis. Full Article text
y Bonding properties and crystal packing in β-(SeCl4)4 derived from Hirshfeld Atom Refinement By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-11-11 Binary chalcogen halogen EX4 species represent intriguing systems in terms of chemical bonding theories, such as hypervalency and stereoactivity of lone electron pairs. Instead of a simple molecular EX4 structure, selenium tetrachloride forms an ionic pair, Cl3Se+Cl−, that assembles into a tetrameric (SeCl4)4 structure, namely, tetra-μ3-chlorido-dodecachloridotetraselenium. This article describes the charge–density analysis of the tetrameric molecule of β-SeCl4 based on the aspherical model obtained from Hirshfeld Atom Refinement of the tetrameric molecule and of an explicit cluster of 15 tetramers that simulates the crystal packing. Deformation density, electron localization function (ELF) and Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecules (QTAIM) were used to evaluate the bonding situation, the electron-density distribution around the Se atom and the interaction energy of the tetramer. Full Article text
y Synthesis, crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of N-(4-methoxyphenyl)picolinamide By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-11-14 The synthesis, crystal structure, and Hirshfeld surface analysis of N-(4-methoxyphenyl)picolinamide (MPPA), C13H12N2O2, are presented. MPPA crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P21/n, with a single molecule in the asymmetric unit. Structural analysis reveals that all non-hydrogen atoms are nearly coplanar, and the molecule exhibits two intramolecular hydrogen bonds that stabilize its conformation. Supramolecular features include significant intermolecular interactions, primarily C—H...π and various hydrogen bonds, contributing to the overall crystal cohesion, as confirmed by energy framework calculations yielding a total interaction energy of −138.3 kJ mol−1. Hirshfeld surface analysis indicates that H...H interactions dominate, followed by C...H and O...H interactions, highlighting the role of van der Waals forces and hydrogen bonding in crystal packing. Full Article text
y Crystal structure of 1,10-phenanthrolinium violurate violuric acid pentahydrate By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-11-14 The title compound [systematic name: 1,10-phenanthrolinium 6-hydroxy-5-(oxidoimino)-1,3-diazinane-2,4-dione–6-hydroxy-5-(hydroxyimino)-1,3-diazinane-2,4-dione–water (1/1/5)], C12H9N2+·C4H2N3O4−·C4H3N3O4·5H2O, is a co-crystal salt hydrate comprising 1,10-phenanthrolinium cations, violurate anions, free violuric acid as co-former and five water molecules of crystallization per formula unit. The violurate and the violuric acid residues each form distinct N—H...O hydrogen-bonded tapes with a common R22(8) hydrogen-bond motif extending parallel to (103). Solvent water molecules connect the tapes to form a tri-periodic hydrogen-bonded network with channels extending parallel to the a-axis direction, which accommodate the N—H...Owater hydrogen-bonded 1,10-phenanthrolinium cations. Direct N—H...O hydrogen bonds between the 1,10-phenanthrolinium and violurate ions are not encountered. Full Article text
y 4 awesome discoveries you probably didn't hear about this week -- Episode 31 By news.science360.gov Published On :: 2019-08-24T07:00:00Z 4 awesome discoveries you probably didn't hear about this week -- Episode 31 Full Article
y Freshwater from salt water using only solar energy By news.science360.gov Published On :: 2019-08-26T07:00:00Z Freshwater from salt water using only solar energy Full Article
y FIS and Oracle partner to bring payment capabilities to utility customers By thepaypers.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:16:00 +0100 FIS has announced a partnership with Full Article
y Direct Lithium Extraction Co. Sees Big Capacity, Time Improvements By www.streetwisereports.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 PST Volt Lithium Corp. (VLT:TSV; VLTLF:US; I2D:FSE) says it has significantly improved the operating capacity of its next-generation Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology for processing oilfield brines in Texas' Delaware Basin. Read why one analyst predicts more steady increases. Full Article
y Viamericas improves money transfer with domestic cash-to-account options By thepaypers.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:47:00 +0100 Viamericas, a licensed money transmitter, has launched its... Full Article
y BANCOMAT, Bizum, and MB WAY launch EuroPA By thepaypers.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:13:00 +0100 European mobile payment solutions BANCOMAT, Full Article
y FXBO partners with BridgerPay to enhance fintech solutions By thepaypers.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:13:00 +0100 FX Back Office (FXBO) has partnered with Full Article
y MoonPay brings fiat balances to decentralized crypto By thepaypers.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:09:00 +0100 MoonPay, a crypto payments... Full Article
y NovoPayment obtains USD 20 million investment from Morgan Stanley By thepaypers.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:20:00 +0100 Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Expansion... Full Article
y Experiments illuminate key component of plants' immune systems By natsci.source.colostate.edu Published On :: 2019-08-27T07:00:00Z Full Article
y Scurrying roaches help researchers steady staggering robots By www.news.gatech.edu Published On :: 2019-08-28T07:00:00Z Full Article
y Physicists demonstrate silicon's energy-harvesting power in study By www.utdallas.edu Published On :: 2019-08-28T07:00:00Z Full Article
y Salt marshes' capacity to sink carbon may be threatened by nitrogen pollution By www.mbl.edu Published On :: 2019-08-28T07:00:00Z Full Article
y Researchers identify fundamental properties of cells that affect how tissue structures form By www.news.vcu.edu Published On :: 2019-08-29T07:00:00Z Full Article
y New way to 'see' objects accelerates the future of self-driving cars By news.science360.gov Published On :: 2019-08-29T07:00:00Z New way to 'see' objects accelerates the future of self-driving cars Full Article
y Data from Hawaii observatory helps scientists discover giant planet slingshots around its star By keckobservatory.org Published On :: 2019-08-30T07:00:00Z Full Article
y Nuclear winter would threaten nearly everyone on Earth By news.rutgers.edu Published On :: 2019-08-30T07:00:00Z Full Article
y 4 awesome discoveries you probably didn't hear about this week -- Episode 32 By news.science360.gov Published On :: 2019-08-31T07:00:00Z 4 awesome discoveries you probably didn't hear about this week -- Episode 32 Full Article
y Stretchable wireless sensor could monitor healing of cerebral aneurysms By www.news.gatech.edu Published On :: 2019-09-03T07:00:00Z Full Article
y Islet-on-a-chip technology streamlines diabetes research By news.harvard.edu Published On :: 2019-09-03T07:00:00Z Full Article
y New science blooms after star researchers die, study finds By news.mit.edu Published On :: 2019-09-04T07:00:00Z Full Article
y A new way to measure how water moves By egghead.ucdavis.edu Published On :: 2019-09-04T07:00:00Z Full Article