Erbium-doped electrocatalyst enhances oxygen evolution reactions in acidic environments
Structural characterizations of the as-prepared catalysts. (a) XRD patterns of Co3O4 and 4% Er−Co3O4. (b) Crystal structure of Co3O4 in ...
Tag: evolution
Researchers reveal mechanism for improving performance of single-atom catalyst for oxygen evolution reaction
Structural images of single atoms at high density. Credit: Prof. BAO's team Hydrogen, with its green, low-carbon, and high-calorific properties, ...
MXenes are found to be catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction
The surface of a vanadium carbide MXene was examined by scanning electron microscopy. The beautiful structures consist of cobalt and ...
Unlocking the secrets of the evolution of whales and dolphins that adapted their spines to aquatic life
Common dolphin off the coast of Australia. This species lives in the open ocean, can reach high swimming speeds, has ...
Scientists use evolution to design new paths to sustainable energy and pharmaceuticals
Directed endosymbiosis for the biosynthesis of a monoterpene. Credit: Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49585-3 Using evolution as a guiding principle, ...
Ancient microbes linked to evolution of human immune proteins
Comparison of immune proteins called viperins from Asgardian archaea (left) and a group of more complex life forms including humans, ...
Fossil deposits in Africa obscure fuller picture of human evolution, study finds
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Many of the earliest human fossils come from a few locations in Africa, where favorable geological ...
Understanding life’s earliest ecosystems sheds light on the evolution of life on Earth
With a new understanding of past life on the planet through fossils, a Mississippi State biological sciences faculty member is ...
Antibody could offer complete protection against SARS-CoV-2 virus evolution
Capture of the SARS-CoV-2 XBB.1.5 virusΔ3678 Spike-ACE2 complexes and pre-hairpin intermediates bound to antibodies between membranes. Credit: Science (2024). DOI: ...
Extremely divergent skinks offer insight into how evolution works
New morphologies may exceed expectations for the evolution of uncorrelated traits. Credit: Current Biology (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2024.07.039 A diverse group ...
