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Scientists have developed a new, more efficient method of splitting water to produce hydrogen by adding an organic molecule and a modified catalyst, reducing energy costs by up to 40% and doubling hydrogen output, potentially advancing scalable and greener hydrogen production.
The announcement of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst has sparked speculation about retcons to fit a new unified timeline, especially for the franchise's story-heavy games, as the series prepares for its 30th anniversary and a potential interconnected universe with a new TV series.
Crystal Dynamics announced two new Tomb Raider games: a remake of the 1996 original called Legacy of Atlantis, focusing on modern gameplay while honoring the original, and Catalyst, set after Tomb Raider: Underworld, featuring an older Lara in Northern India. Both games aim to unify Lara's past and future, with shared technology and a consistent look, and are scheduled for release in 2026 and 2027 respectively on PC and next-gen consoles.
Tomb Raider: Catalyst is set after Tomb Raider: Underworld in the series timeline and features a more experienced Lara Croft. The game is designed to be accessible to both new and returning players and will be released in 2027 for modern consoles and Steam. It follows the recent Survivor trilogy and precedes the upcoming Legacy of Atlantis remake.
The article announces the upcoming Tomb Raider games 'Catalyst' (2027) and 'Legacy of Atlantis' (2026), with new actress Alix Wilton Regan taking over as Lara Croft, replacing Camilla Luddington, who expressed gratitude for her time portraying the iconic character.
Korean scientists have developed a new catalyst using MXene and nickel ferrite that can remove chloride ions during electrolysis, enabling hydrogen production from seawater and potentially making green hydrogen more sustainable and accessible by conserving freshwater resources.
Northwestern University chemists have developed an inexpensive nickel-based catalyst that can efficiently break down mixed polyolefin plastics, including contaminated waste with PVC, into valuable liquids, potentially revolutionizing plastic recycling by eliminating the need for sorting and reducing energy use.
Researchers have developed a novel iridium-free catalyst for proton-exchange-membrane (PEM) water electrolysis, using cobalt-tungsten oxide and a delamination process that incorporates water and hydroxyl groups into the catalyst structure. This breakthrough achieves high activity and stability at industrial conditions, potentially reducing reliance on scarce iridium and advancing green hydrogen production.
Scientists at the University of Nottingham have developed a method to repurpose metal waste into an efficient catalyst for hydrogen production, aiming to address the challenges of fossil fuel reliance and expensive precious metals like platinum in the process.
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered a way to repurpose metal waste, specifically swarf from the metal machining industry, into a highly efficient catalyst for producing hydrogen from water. By utilizing the nanoscale textures on the surface of swarf, the team was able to anchor platinum or cobalt atoms, creating an effective electrocatalyst for water splitting. This breakthrough could lead to more sustainable hydrogen production, addressing the challenge of limited and expensive precious metals typically used in the process.
Nvidia's stock has had a remarkable year, with one of its segments poised to be the next catalyst for investors. The Motley Fool contributor Parkev Tatevosian discusses the company's performance and its potential impact on investors, highlighting Nvidia's achievements and future prospects.
Researchers have developed a proton-exchange membrane system that efficiently reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) to formic acid using a catalyst derived from waste lead-acid batteries, achieving over 93% Faradaic efficiency when coupled with hydrogen oxidation. The system demonstrates nearly 91% single-pass conversion efficiency for CO2 at a current density of 600 mA cm−2 and cell voltage of 2.2 V, and has been shown to operate continuously for more than 5,200 h, offering a promising advancement in the development of carbon-neutral technologies.
Researchers at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai have developed an innovative plasmonic reduction catalyst stable in air, merging platinum-doped ruthenium clusters with "plasmonic black gold" to efficiently harvest visible light and achieve remarkable performance in the semi-hydrogenation of acetylene. This catalyst exhibits unprecedented stability for at least 100 hours and offers significant contributions to the understanding of plasmonic catalysis, paving the way for developing sustainable and energy-efficient catalytic systems with potential applications in various reduction reactions.
Nippon Steel's investment in the US is expected to act as a catalyst for a wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Japan. The move signifies a shift in Japanese companies' strategy to expand globally and diversify their operations. Nippon Steel's bet on the US market could encourage other Japanese firms to follow suit and pursue M&A opportunities abroad.
An AI chemist has made a significant breakthrough in oxygen production on Mars by identifying an efficient catalyst using material present on the Red Planet. By analyzing the composition of Martian meteorites, the algorithm determined the molecules that could be used to create oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts. The resulting catalyst demonstrated excellent performance, operating steadily for over 550,000 seconds and showing no degradation at below-freezing temperatures. This development brings us one step closer to establishing an oxygen factory on Mars and achieving the dream of human colonization. The AI chemist's success opens up possibilities for applying its capabilities to other chemical discovery challenges on Earth.