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Sustainable Catalysts: Crystal Phase-controlled Cobalt Nanoparticles for Hydrogenation Researchers develop an energy efficient, reusable, and versatile catalytic system using abundant cobalt

Titech.ac.jp 

Controlling the crystal phase of cobalt nanoparticles leads to exceptional catalytic performance in hydrogenation processes, report scientists from Tokyo Tech. Produced via an innovative hydrosilane-assisted synthesis method, these phase-controlled reusable nanoparticles enable the selective hydrogenation of various compounds under mild conditions without the use of harmful gases like ammonia. These efforts could lead to more sustainable and efficient catalytic processes across many industrial fields. Читать дальше...

Could Harris Choose a Female Running Mate?

CounterPunch 

It’s the conventional wisdom – even a trope – to suggest that female and minority presidential candidates need to “balance” their tickets by naming male running mates that would be “acceptable” to mainstream – namely White – voters.   Fear of a backlash to Barack Obama’s candidacy led to discussion among Democrats about which establishment “graybeard” might More

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Galaxy edges Earthquakes on late goal in Leagues Cup opener

DailyNews.com 

San Jose ties the score in the 75th minute, but Miguel Berry scores in the 89th minute to give the visitors a 2-1 win. The Galaxy leads West Group 2 with a match to play against Chivas de Guadalajara on Sunday.

Greasing Palms: The Thales Blueprint for Corruption

CounterPunch 

It is a point verging on the trite: an arms corporation suspected of engaging in corrupt practices, spoiling dignitaries and officials and undermining the body politic.  But one such corporation is France’s Thales defence group, which saw raids on their offices in France, the Netherlands and Spain on June 26 and June 28.  The prosecutors are keen to More

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Cards' Sonny Gray eyes turnaround, starting vs. Cubs

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Jordan Godfree-USA TODAY Sports) St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray enters Thursday night's series opener with the host Chicago Cubs sitting among the National League leaders with 10 wins, but he will be happy to flip the calendar to August. Gray (10-6, 3.79 ERA) was just 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA in four starts in July, allowing 18 earned runs on 32 hits and four walks over 24 innings. He comes in off

Supreme Court Reform: Why Not Go All the Way?

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In a July 29 Washington Post op-ed,  president Joe Biden lays out a three-part proposal for reforming the Supreme Court.  With Biden in full-blown “lame duck” status  (he’s no longer seeking re-election), it’s better read as a “think piece” than as a real policy proposal with any chance of adoption. But it’s still food for thought, so let’s think. More

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Jo Adell's new approach paying off as Angels battle Rockies

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) The calendar turns to August on Thursday when the Los Angeles Angels oppse the Colorado Rockies in the decisive game of a three-game series in Anaheim, Calif., but for Angels right fielder Jo Adell, it's never too late to try something new. In spring training, Adell tinkered with eliminating a leg kick -- which he has used his entire career, per the Orange County Registe

Fredette and Team USA lose to Poland in game two

The Daily Universe: BYU Basketball 

Jimmer Fredette and the rest of the US men’s 3×3 basketball team lost for the second day in a row, first to no. 1 Serbia 22-14 on July 30 and second to Poland 19-17 on July 31. While neither matches are elimination, their two losses put them last of eight teams, tied with Lithuania.  At […]

Indian Americans offended as Kamala Harris cast aside her Indian identity: Vivek Ramaswamy

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Republic Party leader Vivek Ramaswamy recalled that Kamala Harris leaned onto her Indian American identity when she ran for office in California and added that she is wearing a different identity when it is politically convenient on a national stage. He further claimed that Harris "all of a sudden, made a turn" in her identity and wants to be known as black.

Heavy rain in Uttarakhand: CM Dhami holds review meeting, asks officials to stay on alert

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has held a review meeting with officials at the State Emergency Operation Centre to assess the situation of rescue and relief operations in areas affected by heavy rainfall. Rescue teams have been active throughout the night, relocating people to safer locations. Dhami has instructed the National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force to remain on high alert in the affected regions.

Adani Power to set up 1600 MW greenfield power plant in UP for Rs 14,000 crore

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Adani Power embarked on building a 1600 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. This initiative, led by Mirzapur Thermal Energy, represents a Rs 14,000 crore investment to double its thermal capacity to 30.67 GW by 2030. It has engaged BHEL for equipment supply and project supervision in this ambitious expansion.

Rachel Reeves: What taxes might the chancellor raise? - BBC.com

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  1. Rachel Reeves: What taxes might the chancellor raise?  BBC.com
  2. The five ways Labour could raise inheritance tax  The Telegraph
  3. Make no mistake, the chancellor's statement is not the worst of what she will have to announce  Sky News
  4. Who is to blame for the UK government’s overspending?  Financial Times
  5. Here’s how Rachel Reeves could plug the black hole in Britain’s finances  The Guardian