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......»»
Does the world really need another chair?
If the most sustainable buildings are the ones that already exist, then the most sustainable chairs are the ones that already exist too. The Thonet chair. The Wassily Chair. The Eames Lounge Chair. These chairs have gone down in history as design ic.....»»
Purdue adds support for digital student IDs on iPhone & Apple Watch
Students at Indiana's Purdue University can now use an iPhone or Apple Watch to enter campus buildings and pay for meals.Purdue creates mobile IDs for studentsApple added support for student IDs back in 2018 with the release of iOS 12. The feature le.....»»
Improving alloys: Researchers successfully establish a strong mechanical bond of immiscible iron and magnesium
Conventional transportation equipment relies heavily on steel. But steel is heavy, and scientists are turning to alternatives in the quest to improve the safety and speed of transportation, while simultaneously lessening its environmental footprint......»»
The plan to make a giant hot water bottle underground
Hot water can be stored underground and the heat used when needed to keep buildings warm......»»
Free bird: Indian man asks zoo for feathered friend"s release
An Indian farmer whose extraordinary bond with a large bird made him a social media star has asked for his feathered friend to be set free after it was captured by wildlife authorities......»»
The Massive ‘Batteries’ Hidden Beneath Your Feet
Aquifer thermal energy storage can use groundwater to heat and cool buildings—decarbonizing homes and businesses in the process......»»
Former employee at Michigan Chevy-Buick dealership accused of embezzling $68,000
A former Betten Baker Chevrolet-Buick of Cadillac title clerk is on bond after being accused of embezzling $68,000......»»
Buildings Crumble High in the Alps as Permafrost Thaws
Safe access to the world’s tallest peaks could disappear as temperatures rise in the Alps.....»»
James Bond fans offered truly unique experience, at a price
James Bond fans now have a chance to live out their wildest 007 fantasies, though the unique opportunity comes with a hefty price tag......»»
"Nano inks" could passively control temperature in buildings, cars
World-first 'phase change inks' that could transform how we heat and cool buildings, homes and cars—to achieve sophisticated 'passive climate' control—have been developed, with enormous potential to help reduce energy use and global greenhouse ga.....»»
Eco-friendly foam can insulate buildings without warming the globe
Rigid foam boards used to insulate buildings can prevent energy loss, making homes more efficient at keeping warm or cool. The advantages in energy efficiency, however, are undercut by environmental concerns over polystyrene products. Blowing agents.....»»
Tornado hits southern California as wild weather continues
A tornado tore through a southern California city Wednesday, ripping roofs off buildings and throwing cars around, as the state's ongoing winter weather drama turned even wilder......»»
At least 14 killed as strong quake jolts Ecuador and Peru
At least 14 people were killed, several were wounded and buildings were damaged in a powerful earthquake that shook Peru and Ecuador Saturday, authorities said......»»
Silicon Valley Bank shut down by US banking regulators
Tech-focused lender faced deposit outflows, failed late attempt to raise new capital. Enlarge / Signage outside Silicon Valley Bank headquarters in Santa Clara, California, US, on Thursday, March 9, 2023. SVB Financial Group bond.....»»
Can John Luther kick James Bond’s ass? The Fallen Sun’s creators weigh in on the debate
Writer Neil Cross and director Jamie Payne talk about their Netflix movie Luther: The Fallen Sun and if Idris Elba's John Luther can beat James Bond in a fight......»»
Bacteria designed like corals to achieve carbon-neutral cement production
New buildings are often a cause for celebration, but there is not much to celebrate when looking at the climate footprint of the construction industry, which is among the world's highest......»»
High-fidelity simulation offers insight into 2013 Chelyabinsk meteor
On the morning of Feb. 15, 2013, a small asteroid exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia, sending a loud shockwave and sonic boom across the region, damaging buildings and leaving around 1,200 people injured. The resulting meteor, with a diameter of appro.....»»
Hollow bones that let dinosaurs become giants evolved at least three times independently, shows study
Dinosaurs as big as buses or five-story buildings would not be possible if their bones were dense and heavy like ours. Like present-day birds, dinosaurs had hollow bones with inner structures known as air sacs, which made their skeletons lighter and.....»»
Scientists introduce new seismic risk model for Switzerland
Imagine a magnitude 6 earthquake striking ten kilometers north-east of the city of Zurich at some point in the future. That's a massive, seriously destructive earthquake that would be felt in all of Switzerland and would damage thousands of buildings.....»»
Two strong earthquakes rock southern Philippines
Two strong earthquakes jolted the southern Philippines on Tuesday, authorities said, with the second damaging buildings and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of villagers from their homes......»»