Enantioselective heterocoupling of 2-naphthylamines with 2-naphthol derivatives via cooperative photoactivation and chiral vanadium (V). Credit: ACS catalysis (2025). DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.5c05038 A research group led by Osaka University has achieved a world first in catalytic asymmetric synthesis, developing an innovative method to efficiently produce NOBIN, a valuable molecule used in pharmaceuticals. Their article “Enantioselective Heterocoupling of… Continue reading The green chemistry method combines light and air to build key molecules for future drugs
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US Accounting Board is once again open to changing lease liability rules
The U.S. accounting standards setter signaled Wednesday its support for considering further changes to its nearly decade-old rewrite of lease accounting rules, which included assets from aircraft to warehouses on corporate balance sheets. Members of the Financial Accounting Standards Board said they were open to considering further tweaks in revising its lease agreements, particularly to… Continue reading US Accounting Board is once again open to changing lease liability rules
'Elon owes you $100': Musk's SpaceX settles lawsuit with Cards Against Humanity
This is far from Musk's first lawsuit. Image credit: Photo Agency/Penty Photography/Shutterstock.com; modified by IFLScience Elon Musk's space company SpaceX has settled a lawsuit brought by adult party game developers Cards Against Humanity. In 2017, Cards Against Humanity (CAH) launched a “holiday campaign” to protest President Donald Trump’s construction of a border wall with Mexico.… Continue reading 'Elon owes you $100': Musk's SpaceX settles lawsuit with Cards Against Humanity
Gary Semmer on building a stronger future
In January 2021, Semmer was tapped to help launch the AssuredPartners Construction Practice with colleague Kyp Ross, AP surety president in the Cleveland area. “Four and a half years later, with the help of Gregory Stephens, national construction practice leader, we have grown the construction practice to approximately 225 team members, with 35 to 40… Continue reading Gary Semmer on building a stronger future
Construction company achieves CO2 neutral status after significantly reducing emissions
Winvic Construction has been certified as a carbon neutral company, marking a milestone in its sustainability journey. The contractor, which delivers private and public building and civil engineering projects across the UK, has achieved Net Carbon Zero certification through the Achilles Climate Impact Programme, verified to ISO 14064 Part 3. Winvic says the certification recognizes… Continue reading Construction company achieves CO2 neutral status after significantly reducing emissions
JPMorganChase celebrates the grand opening of its new global headquarters at 270 Park Avenue
Chuck Schumer, US Senate Minority Leader: “The opening of JPMorganChase's breathtaking 270 Park, a spectacular addition to Manhattan's iconic skyline, sends a powerful message to the world that New York City remains the greatest city in the world – a city where the most brilliant, creative, ambitious and hard-working people from around the world come… Continue reading JPMorganChase celebrates the grand opening of its new global headquarters at 270 Park Avenue
Field Inspection Partnership Program Announced for Security and Compliance Industries
Modern security teams leverage cloud-based inspection tools to improve accuracy, streamline maintenance reporting, and strengthen compliance standards across facilities. Company logo symbolizing a technology provider in field inspection, compliance and maintenance reporting. New partner program connects security agencies and technology providers to advance digital field inspections, compliance accuracy and maintenance reporting. Great things in business… Continue reading Field Inspection Partnership Program Announced for Security and Compliance Industries
Navigating AI, Security and Industry 4.0
The fourth industrial revolution has become a contemporary imperative. However, as large enterprises benefit from the convergence of cloud computing, AI and the Internet of Things (IoT), a growing implementation gap threatens to leave behind most of the industrial sector, which faces systemic barriers to cost, talent and cybersecurity. “There are intriguing prospects for cloud… Continue reading Navigating AI, Security and Industry 4.0
Bentley relies heavily on AI for infrastructure
Here's what you missed from Bentley's Year in Infrastructure 2025 event in Amsterdam, as well as other engineering software news. This is Engineering Paper and here you will find the latest news in design and simulation software. Bentley System's annual Year in Infrastructure (YII) event took place last week in Amsterdam and concluded with the… Continue reading Bentley relies heavily on AI for infrastructure
From vision to verification: making green building a success
Climate resilience is becoming more of a priority in South Florida as developers and public entities increasingly prioritize net-zero and high-performance buildings. Miami-Dade's progressive building code already includes resilience measures against hurricanes, floods and sea level rise. Combined with evolving national energy regulations and progressive environmental standards, projects in the region face increasing expectations for… Continue reading From vision to verification: making green building a success