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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
15 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
53 minutes 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
fromThe Hacker News
10 hours agoThreatsDay Bulletin: AI Voice Cloning Exploit, Wi-Fi Kill Switch, PLC Vulns, and 14 More Stories
Attackers increasingly use legitimate code-signing certificates and cloud services to conceal malware, while Apple partners with Google to use Gemini to power a personalized Siri.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
15 hours agoEscalaX Begins its Third Year, Strengthening its Position in Programmatic Advertising
EscalaX expands global programmatic advertising operations with proprietary multichannel Ad Exchange and SSP, strategic partnerships, team growth, and a roadmap focused on omnichannel retail and innovation.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
17 hours agoIAB Europe Releases Inaugural Attitudes to Digital Advertising Report, Revealing a Market in Transition
European digital advertising investment is rising, programmatic adoption varies by channel, with CTV the top growth opportunity amid quality and measurement challenges.
Privacy technologies
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 hour 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
14 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.
14 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
10 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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
56 minutes agoRights groups hail acquittal after seven years of aid workers prosecuted during Greece refugee crisis
Twenty-four aid workers were acquitted in Lesbos after seven years facing migrant-smuggling charges, vindicating rescue efforts amid international concern over Greece's border practices.
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