AI-enabled portable e-nose sniffs out harmful molecules
Consider this—there is no cheap, at-home device that can tell you milk has gone bad faster than your nose. One whiff and you know that the milk has gone rancid. Humans have created technologies that allow us to see distant stars and single atoms bu.....»»
Scientists develop most sensitive method yet for observing single molecules
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed the most sensitive method yet for detecting and profiling a single molecule—unlocking a new tool that holds potential for better understanding how the building blocks of matter inte.....»»
Novel method for mass production of recombinant proteins uses mono-sodium glutamate
Mass production of recombinant proteins using yeast cell "factories" needs methanol, a compound that requires safe handling, carries the risk of catching fire, and sometimes produces harmful byproducts. Researchers at the Department of Biochemistry (.....»»
Save up to $520 on Sonos speakers, soundbars & subwoofers to use with Apple Music
Give Dad the gift of an upgraded home theater with these Sonos speaker deals that knock up to 25% off bookshelf speakers, soundbars, subwoofers — and even portable smart speakers for summer fun.Pair Sonos speakers with your Apple TV, iPhone or both.....»»
Scientists create the thinnest lens on Earth, enabled by excitons
Lenses are used to bend and focus light. Normal lenses rely on their curved shape to achieve this effect, but physicists from the University of Amsterdam and Stanford University have made a flat lens of only three atoms thick that relies on quantum e.....»»
New device precisely controls photon emission for more efficient portable screens
Recently, a team of chemists, mathematicians, physicists and nano-engineers at the University of Twente in the Netherlands developed a device to control the emission of photons with unprecedented precision. This technology could lead to more efficien.....»»
Chocolate"s tasty flavors might pose a health risk in other desserts
What makes chocolate taste and smell so delicious? Chemistry, of course. A variety of molecules work together to create that unmistakable aroma, but those same molecules might carry some unwanted health effects if there are too many around. According.....»»
LG’s Tone Free T80 wireless earbuds come with head tracking — and a free portable speaker
The LG Tone Free T80 wireless earbuds boast a graphene speaker driver, Dolby Head Tracking, and a limited time promotion for a free Bluetooth speaker......»»
New research shows soil microorganisms could produce additional greenhouse gas emissions from thawing permafrost
As the planet has warmed, scientists have long been concerned about the potential for harmful greenhouse gases to seep out of thawing Arctic permafrost. Recent estimates suggest that by 2100 the amount of carbon dioxide and methane released from thes.....»»
Researcher says not every exotic species needs to be controlled
Certain invasive exotic species, such as the red swamp crayfish, are harmful to our environment because they nibble on aquatic plants, dig burrows in banks, and transmit crayfish plague to native species. "But there are also non-native fish and crayf.....»»
The Earth"s changing, irregular magnetic field is causing headaches for polar navigation
The Earth's liquid molten outer core, composed mostly of iron and nickel, exerts an electromagnetic field extending from the north and south pole that protects the planet from harmful solar particle radiation......»»
This EcoFlow solar portable power station bundle is $1,000 off
Amazon is selling a bundle that includes the EcoFlow Delta Max 2000 portable power station and a 220W solar panel with a $1,000 discount for a limited time......»»
Save $320 on HP’s flagship Spectre x360 laptop this weekend
HP's Spectre x360 14 is an excellent small and portable laptop, and with a 2.8k OLED screen, it's excellent to use, so be sure to grab this Memorial Day deal......»»
Could Putting Neosporin in Your Nose Fend Off COVID?
People may someday have a surprisingly familiar tool to prevent viral infections: one of the antibiotics found in a common ointment.....»»
The Artificial Intelligence Era Faces a Threat from Directed Energy Weapons
Autonomous and AI-enabled systems increasingly rely on optical and radio frequency sensors and significant computer power. They face growing vulnerabilities from directed-energy laser and microwave weapons.....»»
Revived Beats Pill speaker approved by another regulator ahead of launch
Apple has been teasing the comeback of its Beats Pill speaker with sports stars like Lebron James and more carrying it around. Now after FCC approval earlier this week, another regulator has approved the new portable speaker ahead of a potentially im.....»»
Scientists develop technique to analyze RNA structures in ultra-high definition
Scientists at the University of Nottingham have developed a technique to analyze the atomic-level structure of RNA molecules with exceptional precision and speed, and are the first in the world to use the method to examine structural changes in RNA w.....»»
Study reveals key role of plant-bacteria communication for assembly of a healthy plant microbiome
In an interdisciplinary study, researchers have discovered that symbiotic bacteria communicate with legume plants through specific molecules and that this communication influences which bacteria grow near the plant roots. The findings provide insight.....»»
Unlocking complex sulfur molecules: A novel approach for synthesis of functionalized benzenethiol equivalents
Organosulfur compounds, organic compounds containing sulfur, are vital in biological processes and research fields like pharmaceuticals, biomedical imaging, agriculture, and electronics. Compounds like phenothiazine, thianthrene and thienothiophene,.....»»
Save 20% on the Sonos Roam SL for Memorial Day
Sonos makes some of the best audio gear for consumers out there, and this early Memorial Day deal will net you a portable Sonos speaker for just $128......»»
UGREEN’s 5000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank is Super Handy
UGREEN's pleasantly-compact power pack is affordable as well. The post UGREEN’s 5000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank is Super Handy appeared first on Phandroid. A while back, UGREEN announced that it was launching two news portable magnetic.....»»