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Blue SkyfromNature
1 week agoElectrochemical defluorinative Matteson-type homologation - Nature
The Matteson homologation, first developed in 1980, elongates carbon chains by insertion into a C−B bond. 1 This versatile reaction traditionally requires three steps: carbanion formation, nucleophilic addition to organoboron, and a thermo- or Lewis acid-promoted boronate rearrangement. These processes often demand exacting conditions, including cryogenic temperatures and handling of air- and moisture-sensitive reagents. 2,3 Here, we report a Matteson-type homologation which integrates these three transformations into a one-pot electrochemical process.
UX design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
21 hours agoThis Silicone Pen Has No Seams, No Clip, and Twists Like Konjac - Yanko Design
A ballpoint pen conceals its mechanism within a single soft silicone sleeve, unifying grip, clip, and twist into a seamless, tactile tool that emphasizes writing.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours agoAside from creepy surveillance, what are consumer-ready' service robots actually for? | Samantha Floreani
Consumer-ready humanoid home robots invade privacy by using sensors, cameras and remote human operators to perform tasks marketed as autonomous.
Information security
fromComputerworld
1 hour agoOne click is all it takes: How 'Reprompt' turned Microsoft Copilot into a data exfiltration tool
A Copilot exploit called Reprompt uses URL prompt injection and follow-up requests to bypass checks and enable stealthy, persistent LLM-based data exfiltration.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
6 hours agoAI journalism startup Symbolic.ai signs deal with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp | TechCrunch
News Corp will deploy Symbolic.ai's platform at Dow Jones Newswires to improve editorial workflows and boost productivity across research, transcription, SEO, and headlines.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours agoIf you're flushing the toilet with grey water, people should know': how China turned rain into an asset
Beijing's Bird's Nest and other major Chinese buildings use urban rainwater harvesting systems to capture, store, treat, and reuse large volumes of rainwater annually.
Privacy technologies
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 hours agoWhat parents need to know about tracking their kids with GPS
Some popular kid-tracking devices (Apple AirTags/Apple Watches, eufy SmartTrack Link, Garmin Bounce) offer stronger privacy; enable multi-factor authentication and review tracking settings.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago'How do you really tell the truth about this moment?': George Saunders on ghosts, mortality and Trump's America
Ghost stories are used to explore mortality, memories, and ethical legacy, forcing characters to confront past actions and discover more truthful perspective.
Writing
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
20 hours agoWhy It Matters that Renee Nicole Macklin Good Was a Poet | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a musician and prize-winning poet, was killed by an ICE agent; her work explored tensions between faith, science, and care.
Books
fromwww.amny.com
16 hours agoThe Winter Show, one hundred years of Winnie-the-Pooh, and the civilizing power of the book amNewYork
The Winter Show affirms books' power to preserve cultural memory, foster literary humanism, and showcase scholarship through rare Winnie‑the‑Pooh and climate science collections.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
7 hours agoBarcelona show Real Madrid how it's done with professional performance against Racing in the Copa del Rey
Barcelona's recent success rests on humility, unity, and Hansi Flick's leadership, which prioritize professionalism and team over individual star power.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 hours agoAdvocates to Mamdani: Come See the Cross Bronx Impact for Yourself! - Streetsblog New York City
South Bronx advocates urge the mayor and DOT commissioner to tour the Cross Bronx Expressway, oppose expansion, and pursue safer, more humane community-focused repairs.
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