More and more breweries are investing in practices to save energy and reduce greenhouse gases. Will it pay off? A new study suggests it may.
Chemists advance ability to control chemical reactions
Chemists have found a way to select the outcome of chemical reaction by employing an elusive and long-sought factor known as the ‘impact parameter’ — the miss-distance by which a reagent molecule misses a target molecule, thereby altering the products of chemical reaction. Termed the ‘forbidden fruit of reaction dynamics’, the impact parameter has previously defied direct control.
From Injury To Recovery, A Ballet Dancer Fought To Retire On Her Own Terms
Restless Creature, now available on Netflix, chronicles Wendy Whelan’s recovery from hip surgery and her final performance with the New York City Ballet. Originally broadcast July 10, 2017.
A Look Back At How Virtuoso Jimmy Blanton Changed The Bass Forever
On what would have been Blanton’s 100 birthday, jazz critic Kevin Whitehead recounts the ways in which the bassist revolutionized his instrument during his brief time on the music scene.
Bradley Cooper And Lady Gaga Shine In A Winning Remake Of ‘A Star is Born’
Critic David Edelstein says that despite the film’s “mushy” story arc, it’s hard to resist Cooper’s remake of the classic film about an up-and-coming superstar.
Senator Feinstein Wondering If Now A Good Time To Disclose 7 Highly Credible Murder Allegations Against Kavanaugh She Received Weeks Ago
WASHINGTON—Weighing the importance of the information against the potential political fallout, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) debated Friday whether or not now might be a prudent time to introduce into discussion the seven highly credible murder accusations against Brett Kavanaugh that were given to her in August.…
All-Purpose Souvenir Tees for the Generic Traveller
In a humor piece, Cerise Zelenetz illustrates souvenir clothes that work for every possible travel destination.
The Best Band Names Clipped from This Week’s New Yorker
Edward Steed clips phrases from this week’s issue of the New Yorker to serve as names for made-up bands he illustrates.
Kavanaugh Blasted For Destroying Reputation Of Good Man
WASHINGTON—Decrying the tactics as a smear campaign against an exemplary judge, Republicans blasted Brett Kavanaugh Friday for destroying the sterling reputation of a good man. “It’s despicable that this individual waited until the 11th hour to engage in offensive, partisan attacks in an attempt to discredit a decent…
Novel use of NMR sheds light on easy-to-make electropolymerized catalysts
In the world of catalytic reactions, polymers created through electropolymerization are attracting renewed attention. A group of researchers recently provided the first detailed characterization of the electrochemical properties of polyaniline and polyaspartic acid (PASP) thin films. The team used a wide range of tests to characterize the polymers, especially their capacity for catalyzing the oxidation of popularly used materials, hydroquinone and catechol.