As a recent Mac convert, here’s what has surprised me most
Transitioning from Windows and Android to all-Apple products has required some changes in my computing habits. But so far, those changes have been worth it......»»
Tribotronics: Promising prospects in the development of new functional devices and self-powered microsystems
Formed by the coupling effect of contact electrification and electrostatic induction, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) effectively convert the most widely distributed micro-nano energy in our environment, including human motion, breeze, vibration,.....»»
High-speed electro-optic modulation in topological interface states of a one-dimensional lattice
Electro-optic modulators, which convert signals from the electrical to the optical domain, are at the heart of optical communications, terahertz wireless communications, microwave signal processing, and quantum technology. Next-generation electro-opt.....»»
100+ gaming keyboard prices slashed in Best Buy’s Prime rival sale
With so many great Prime Day deals going around, we aren't surprised to see a lot of great deals from Best Buy on keyboards, from gaming to DIY......»»
Novel sustainable coupling technology proposed for carbon-to-acetylene process
The carbide-based carbon-to-acetylene (C2H2) process is a simple pathway to convert various sources of carbon into acetylene and carbon monoxide directly. However, the current industrial process based on calcium carbide (CaC2) is restricted by high e.....»»
Scientists build a spatial atlas of the chloroplast proteome, the home of photosynthesis
Plants and algae convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis. This process is vital for life on Earth and provides us with oxygen, food, fuels, and other valuable products. Photosynthesis occurs inside the cells, in structures ca.....»»
Renewable energy through photo-electrochemistry
Photo-electrochemistry (PEC) holds the potential to convert renewable energy such as solar light into useful green fuels. However, most known PEC materials suffer from instability issues, which are difficult to track and cause a decrease in their per.....»»
Does Dell or HP make the best 16-inch laptop? You might be surprised
The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus and the HP Envy 16 are both attractively priced 16-inch powerhouses. But the Envy 16 is a more elegant and configurable laptop......»»
Researcher discover two new species of oil-forming yeast
Not all yeasts are created equally. Unlike the yeast used by bakers and beer brewers for converting sugars to carbon dioxide and fermentation, oleaginous yeasts convert sugars from inedible biomass into fats and oils......»»
Diamond materials as solar-powered electrodes: Spectroscopy shows what"s important
It sounds like magic: photoelectrodes could convert the greenhouse gas CO2 back into methanol or N2 molecules into valuable fertilizer—using only the energy of sunlight......»»
Reducing the carbon footprint of methane by converting it into methanol with a new enzyme
A team led by Professor Osami Shoji at Nagoya University in Japan has developed a technology to convert methane, the principal component of natural gas, into methanol at room temperature in water. They used an enzyme that can be easily mass-produced,.....»»
Team develops new gold nanocluster-rich titanium dioxide photocatalyst for the oxidative coupling of methane
The hydrocarbon methane is highly abundant on Earth, yet its release is now known to contribute to surges in temperature and climate change. In recent years, researchers have been trying to devise reliable methods to directly convert methane into oth.....»»
Review: LaserPecker 4 Dual Diode
The LaserPecker 4 has a funny name but the laser itself exudes quality. I was surprised and pleased. This thing is honestly great. The post Review: LaserPecker 4 Dual Diode appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
China"s iPhones ban seen as effort to restrict Apple"s access to market
A Congressman has commented that he is not surprised by China's new ban on iPhones for state employees, but it does not believe that this measure is linked to security concerns.iPhone 14 Pro MaxChina has recently imposed a new policy for the safety o.....»»
Watch India"s moon lander actually hop on the lunar surface
India's Chandrayaan-3 lander lifts and lands a second time on the moon in a "hop" demo that hasn't been performed since 1967. India's moon lander Vikram obviously doesn't ascribe to that saying, "Quit while you're ahead." The lander surprised s.....»»
An iPhone 15 with USB-C might convert some Android users, survey says
According to a survey from SellCell, almost half of Android users might switch to iPhone if the iPhone 15 has USB-C charging. The rumored iPhone 15 with USB-C is so momentous, it might even convert Android users.In a survey conducted by cellpho.....»»
UPDF"s ChatGPT-powered PDF editor for MacOS users now 63% off
Versatile and capable PDF editing comes to Mac, iPad, iPhone, PC, and Android devices with UPDF, even with the latest iOS 17 updates. UPDF's all-in-one platform makes it easy for anyone to read, annotate, edit, sync, convert, encrypt, sign, and organ.....»»
You’ll be surprised how cheap this RTX 3070 gaming PC is today
If you're looking for a great gaming PC, this ASUS ROG comes with an RTX 3070 and has $420 knocked off the price......»»
My new favorite app is a free PDF editor
PDFGear is a free PDF editor, with the ability to sign, merge, and convert. It even has ChatGPT built-in. Here's why it's my new favorite app......»»
I used a smartwatch to take my blood pressure. Here’s why it surprised me
One of the health features on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is the ability to take your blood pressure. I've used it, and this is why it really impressed me......»»
Optimizing molecular photoswitches for solar energy harvesting
Molecular photoswitches that can both convert and store energy could be used to make solar energy harvesting more efficient. A team of researchers has used a quantum computing method to find a particularly efficient molecular structure for this purpo.....»»