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Blue Sky
fromNature
6 days 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.
OMG science
fromFortune
2 weeks agoNASA's upcoming moonshot may let astronauts be the first to lay eyes on parts of the lunar far side that were missed by the Apollo program | Fortune
2026 features renewed human and robotic lunar missions, notable solar eclipses, increased auroral chances, and continued observation of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas as it fades.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
19 hours agoAuditing, classifying and building a data sovereignty strategy | Computer Weekly
Data sovereignty requires controlling data location and movement, auditing and classifying data, and implementing legal and technical controls to prevent foreign access and ensure compliance.
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
5 days agoMinister seeks showdown with Elon Musk's X over Grok undressing minors, as research reveals 6,700 images per hour created by its AI engine
Grok generated thousands of non-consensual nudified images per hour, triggering legal scrutiny while parent company xAI raised $20bn in new funding.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 hours agoYosemite drops reservation requirement for popular Firefall event in February
Yosemite will drop weekend February Firefall entry reservations, replacing them with parking limits, pedestrian lanes, shuttle buses, and increased on-site staff to manage congestion.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
8 hours agoHeading out to protest? Disable your phone's biometrics, and 6 more ways to protect your privacy
Smartphones empower protesters to communicate and document events but can also threaten privacy; passcodes can offer more protection than biometrics against unauthorized access.
Books
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
7 hours agoThe DC Area's Most Popular Library Books - Washingtonian
Washington-area library patrons most borrowed romance, historical fiction, mysteries, and socially focused nonfiction titles in 2025 across DC, Alexandria, Arlington, and Prince George's.
English Premier League
fromSoccer News
1 day agoLiverpool's Defensive Crisis: Why Conor Bradley's Injury Leaves Arne Slot No Choice but to Act - Soccer News
Liverpool's title defence is endangered by a right-back crisis after Conor Bradley's injury, with limited viable defensive alternatives unless a decisive transfer is made.
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day agoYou can't replace time': Harcourt's wine and beer producers mourn loss of industry's heart in Victoria bushfires
A fire destroyed Harcourt Cooperative Cool Stores, obliterating equipment, stock, and livelihoods of local apple growers, winemakers, and craft producers.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
4 hours agoI'm still thinking about the 8 weirdest tech gadgets I saw at CES - and some are even useful
CES 2026 showcased eccentric, clever consumer tech innovations including AI-infused devices, humanoid robots, and novel sensory gadgets blending fun, impracticality, and surprising utility.
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