"Heat highways" could keep electronics cool
As smart electronic devices become smaller and more powerful, they can generate a lot of heat, leading to slower processing times and sudden shutdowns. Now, as reported in ACS Applied Nano Materials, researchers have used an electrospinning approach.....»»
Lost in translation: What spirituality and Einstein have to do with misunderstandings about climate change
As a child growing up in the early 1990s, I remember learning in school about the greenhouse effect. Carbon dioxide released by burning fossil fuels traps heat near the Earth's surface, like the glass of a greenhouse. I imagined myself on the playgro.....»»
How to get more fuel and heat in Frostpunk 2
Fuel and heat are the keys to survival in Frostpunk 2. Here's how to get both so you can stay warm......»»
Study sheds light on trade-off between noise and power in nanoscale heat engines
Thanks to nanoscale devices as small as human cells, researchers can create groundbreaking material properties, leading to smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient electronics. However, to fully unlock the potential of nanotechnology, addressing no.....»»
Can we engineer our way out of the climate crisis? Scientists hope to find out
After decades of trying to stop Earth from heating up, scientists are exploring how to reverse climate change and maybe even cool the planet back down......»»
Get set for more extreme weather across Australia this spring and summer, say meteorologists
Australia is no stranger to extreme weather. From heat waves and droughts to flooding rains, hailstorms or fire weather, our continent experiences it all......»»
Device malfunctions from continuous current lead to discovery that can improve design of microelectronic devices
A new study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is providing new insights into how next-generation electronics, including memory components in computers, break down or degrade over time. Understanding the reasons for degrada.....»»
Urban forests could help reduce heat-related mortality, study suggests
Across the globe, heat waves are becoming more frequent and more intense. Therefore, how to effectively combat the adverse effects of heat is an increasingly important topic of research......»»
Best refrigerator deals: new freezer and fridge as low as $630
We've rounded up the best refrigerator deals to help you keep your food cool on the cheap......»»
Narwal Freo Z Ultra vs. Dreame L40 Ultra: Which is the better robot vacuum?
The Narwal Freo Z Ultra and Dreame L40 Ultra are both priced at $1,500 and get you tons of cool features. But which robot vacuum is better for your home?.....»»
Sony will Be Skipping One of its Xperia Models this Year, Reports Claim
It seems consumer habits are changing. The post Sony will Be Skipping One of its Xperia Models this Year, Reports Claim appeared first on Phandroid. In addition to its PlayStation brand and strong lineup of home electronics appliances, Son.....»»
Overcoming magnetic disorder: Toward low-energy topological electronics
Overcoming magnetic disorder is key to exploiting the unique properties of quantum anomalous Hall (QAH) insulators. A Monash-led team has demonstrated that the breakdown in topological protection is caused by magnetic disorder, explaining previous ob.....»»
Scientists cool positronium to near absolute zero for antimatter research
Most atoms are made from positively charged protons, neutral neutrons and negatively charged electrons. Positronium is an exotic atom composed of a single negative electron and a positively charged antimatter positron. It is naturally very short-live.....»»
Pollution of the potent warming gas methane soars and people are mostly to blame
The amount and proportion of the powerful heat-trapping gas methane that humans spew into the atmosphere is rising, helping to turbocharge climate change, a new study finds......»»
The US has sweltered through its fourth-hottest summer on record
A very warm August wrapped up an extremely hot summer across the U.S., with many cities breaking all-time heat records......»»
Unprecedented heat wave on the Tibetan plateau: Study highlights land-atmosphere interactions
Heat waves are generally thought to occur in hot, lowland regions—but what happens when extreme heat strikes the frigid, high-altitude Tibetan Plateau? Is the definition of a heat wave the same at 5,000 meters above sea level as it is in the plains.....»»
Sony announces PS5 Pro, a $700 graphical upgrade available Nov. 7
New unit won't include a disc drive, but will improve frame rate in high-fidelity games. Enlarge / The cool racing stripe means it's faster. (credit: Sony) Sony today announced the PlayStation 5 Pro, a mid-generation har.....»»
Atomic diffusion technique could lead to mass production of metal nanowires
A group from Nagoya University in Japan has created a new technique for growing the tiny metal nanowires (NWs) that are expected to be used in next-generation electronics. Their results suggest a way to mass produce pure metal NWs, which has until no.....»»
Wildfires tear through western US during heat wave
Wildfires fueled by soaring temperatures in the western United States have scorched thousands of acres, forcing hundreds of families to flee, US officials said Monday......»»
With AI, extreme microbe reveals how life"s building blocks adapt to high pressure
An assist from a Google Artificial Intelligence tool has helped scientists discover how the proteins of a heat-loving microbe respond to the crushing conditions of the planet's deepest ocean trenches, offering new insights into how these building blo.....»»
The best smart home tech of IFA 2024
IFA 2024 didn't disappoint, with tons of cool gear on display. From lights and vacuums to appliances and more, here are the best smart home devices of IFA 2024......»»