BenQ Materials defers starting operation of additional capacity of separator filmof Li batteries
Polarizer maker BenQ Materials will defer the operation of additional production capacity for separator film of lithium (Li) batteries at its factory in central China, according to company chairman Chen Chien-chi......»»
Dell sales team told to return to office 5 days a week, starting Monday
"... sales teams are more productive when onsite." Enlarge (credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images) Most members of Dell’s sales team will no longer have the option to work remotely, starting on Monday, Reuters reported thi.....»»
Research team succeeds in ultra-fast switching of tiny light sources
Extremely thin materials consisting of just a few atomic layers promise applications for electronics and quantum technologies. An international team led by TU Dresden has now made remarkable progress with an experiment conducted at Helmholtz-Zentrum.....»»
High-energy-density cubic gauche nitrogen successfully synthesized at atmospheric pressure
A research group led by Prof. Wang Xianlong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has successfully synthesized high-energy-density materials cubic gauche nitrogen (cg-N) at atmospheric pressure by treating.....»»
Deals: Titanium Apple Watch Series 10 and 42mm models from $369, Up to $600 off MacBook Pro, and more
The lowest prices we have tracked yet on Apple’s brand new iPhone 16 cases continue today alongside some additional price drops from other brands, but the real highlights of today’s roundup come by way of deals on Apple Watch Series 10 and MacBoo.....»»
Researchers crack a key problem with sodium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and grid energy storage
Lithium-ion batteries have long dominated the market as the go-to power source for electric vehicles. They are also increasingly being considered for storage of renewable energy to be used on the electric grid. However, with the rapid expansion of th.....»»
New research could extend the lifetime of key carbon-capture materials
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology, have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the impact of carbon dioxide (CO2) on the stability of amine-functionalized.....»»
Ultrasound technology accelerates drying of renewable cellulose nanocrystals
The global transition towards sustainability has sparked significant interest in bio-based materials and energy-efficient technologies. Among these, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), derived from renewable resources, have shown great potential for use i.....»»
Presence of bacteria in soil makes flowers more attractive to pollinators, study shows
Bacteria that live in soil and help roots fix nitrogen can boost certain plants' capacity to reproduce, according to an article published in the American Journal of Botany describing a study of this mechanism in Chamaecrista latistipula, a legume bel.....»»
PlayStation has quietly doubled the price of Horizon Zero Dawn on PS4
If you wanted to get Horizon Zero Dawn for PS4, you'll have to pay double the price for it starting today thanks to a surprise PlayStation price hike......»»
Scientists uncover a critical component that helps killifish regenerate their fins
Spontaneous injuries like the loss of a limb or damage to the spinal cord are impossible for humans to repair. Yet, some animals have an extraordinary capacity to regenerate after injury, a response that requires a precise sequence of cellular events.....»»
Scientists develop method to control timing of synthetic DNA droplet division
Many cellular functions in the human body are controlled by biological droplets called liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) droplets. These droplets, made of soft biological materials, exist inside living cells but are not enclosed by membranes like.....»»
Deals: Best price ever on black Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 10 from $399, Matter smart home gear, and more
Today we are tracking the best prices ever on the brand new Apple wearables folks. There’s no telling how long these deals will last but we now have the black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 at its lowest price ever starting at $735 alongside the firs.....»»
You can officially no longer share your Disney+ account without paying extra
As it rolls out its crackdown on password sharing, Disney+ has officially launched a new paid sharing program in the United States and additional markets. This means you can officially no longer share your Disney+ account with someone outside of your.....»»
New report recommends specialist support to mothers in prison
A new report reveals the challenges mothers face trying to maintain a relationship with their children while in prison, and recommends additional support......»»
Biofuel production: Rhodococcus strain N1-S transforms succinic acid production
As the global push for sustainable biofuels intensifies, lignocellulosic biomass has emerged as a prime candidate for biofuels and biochemicals owing to its abundance and renewability. This biomass, derived from plant materials, holds great promise a.....»»
Semimetal-induced covalency achieves high-efficiency electrocatalysis for platinum intermetallic compounds
Compared with other types of batteries, proton exchange membrane fuel cells have the advantages of high discharge power and no pollution, which is also an important carrier for hydrogen energy conversion and utilization. Platinum intermetallic compou.....»»
Manganese cathodes could boost lithium-ion batteries
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are growing in adoption, used in devices like smartphones and laptops, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. But supplies of nickel and cobalt commonly used in the cathodes of these batteries are limited......»»
"Writing" with atoms could transform materials fabrication for quantum devices
A new technology to continuously place individual atoms exactly where they are needed could lead to new materials for devices that address critical needs for the field of quantum computing and communication that cannot be produced by conventional mea.....»»
Your Google Pixel Watch is about to big update to Wear OS 5
Didn't upgrade to a Pixel Watch 3? Don't worry, your older Pixel Watch is about to get a big update starting today......»»
In the room where it happened: When NASA nearly gave Boeing all the crew funding
"In all my years of working with Boeing I never saw them sign up for additional work for free." Enlarge / But for a fateful meeting in the summer of 2014, Crew Dragon probably never would have happened. (credit: SpaceX).....»»