Buildings: The unbreakable bond
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed self-healing elastomers that demonstrated unprecedented adhesion strength and the ability to adhere to many surfaces, which could broaden their potential use in industrial applications......»»
Computer simulation explains mysterious rock patterns seen from Czech Republic to Mars
In geology, honeycombs are an intriguing pattern of small cavities on rock surfaces found in coastal regions, wet areas, deserts, and even on Mars. They are fascinating to look at in natural objects and a bane of historic buildings and monuments. Des.....»»
A view to killing off stereotypes
Looking for insights into geopolitics? Eager to learn about foreign policy in the Asia-Pacific region? Don't rely on James Bond films for your education......»»
Scientists unravel the chemical mechanism behind silica-coated nanodiamonds
Coating something rare—tiny shards of diamond—with the main ingredient in sand might sound unusual, but the end result turns out to have a number of valuable applications. The trick is, nobody knows for sure how the two materials bond......»»
Q&A: What Libya"s floods, Morocco"s earthquake can teach us about resilient infrastructure
On the night of September 8, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit Morocco in the Atlas Mountains near the historic town of Marrakesh. The tremor, the biggest to strike the country in over a century, shattered hundreds of buildings and killed nearly 3,000 p.....»»
Chameleon-inspired coating could cool and warm buildings through the seasons
As summer turns to fall, many people will be turning off the air conditioning and firing up heaters instead. But traditional heating and cooling systems are energy-intensive, and because they typically run on fossil fuels, they aren't sustainable. No.....»»
Thailand"s ancient town of Si Thep added to world heritage list
Thailand's ancient ruined town of Si Thep, a 1,500-year-old complex of temples, monasteries and other buildings, was added to UNESCO's world heritage list on Tuesday......»»
Electron transfer kineties of CdS/Zn(impim) dots-on-rods designed for efficient visible-light reduced C-X bond
Using solar energy to drive the cleavage of C-X bonds in halogenated organic compounds to form C-H bonds can not only control environmental pollution but also achieve important organic conversion reactions......»»
Apple Arcade adds four games with 40 set for September updates
Apple Arcade is getting a boost in September, with a hefty amount of updates to games on the service and the addition of four new titles, including the James Bond game Cypher 007.'The September wave of updates, occurring in the same month as Apple's.....»»
Some Tesla fires were reportedly caused by Idalia floods
Fire crews in places hit by Idalia have warned owners of EVs that took on water to move them away from buildings as their batteries could be a fire risk......»»
Researchers produce polymers from ballbot-type carbenes for the first time
N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) are small, reactive ring molecules that bond well with metallic surfaces, and which over the past few years have attracted a great deal of interest in the field of the stable chemical modification of metallic surfaces......»»
A Michigan storm with 75 mph winds downs trees and power lines; several people are killed
A strong storm powered by winds of up to 75 mph (121 kph) in Michigan downed trees, tore roofs off buildings and left hundreds of thousands of customers without power. The National Weather Service said Friday some of the damage may have been caused b.....»»
Study finds no effect of LEED certification on federal buildings" energy efficiency
In 2010, the U.S. government announced a multi-billion-dollar plan to improve the energy efficiency of its buildings, including a focus on LEED certification. Used worldwide, LEED—Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design—is a system that rat.....»»
As urban heat rises, bird diversity declines: 336-city study
Humans aren't the only ones leaving town when city heat becomes unbearable. A study done on 336 cities in China concludes that heat-retaining buildings and paved surfaces are directly related to a loss in bird diversity. These findings from scientist.....»»
Former North Carolina Ford dealership employee accused of embezzlement
The former employee posted bond and is scheduled back in court next month, according to authorities......»»
NASA’s buildings are even older than its graying workforce
The space agency says its facilities are in an "increasing state of decline." Enlarge / NASA's Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Ohio, formerly known as Plum Brook Station, is the world's largest space test chamber. (credit: NASA/M.....»»
Google says it can make security keys unbreakable by quantum computers
Google has a new open source implementation for FIDO2 security keys, to stop them being cracked by quantum computers......»»
New paint gives extra insulation, saving on energy, costs, and carbon emissions
Stanford University scientists have invented a new kind of paint that can keep homes and other buildings cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, significantly reducing energy use, costs, and greenhouse gas emissions......»»
For two backyard bird species, more light pollution is linked to lower survival
Light pollution at night is known to be a deadly hazard for migratory birds, disorienting them and increasing collisions with buildings. Now a new study led by North Carolina State University researchers also finds artificial light at night also link.....»»
After Maui fires, human health risks linger in the air, water and even surviving buildings
People returning to what remains of the beachside town of Lahaina, Hawaii, and other Maui communities after one of the nation's deadliest wildfire disasters face more dangers, beyond the 2,700 buildings destroyed or damaged and dozens of lives lost......»»
US municipal bond market pricing may be biased by race, unphased by climate risk
New research suggests that the U.S. municipal bond market systemically misprices risk, as the pricing of municipal debt does not account for local physical climate risk, but does demand larger credit spreads from communities with a larger proportion.....»»