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......»»
Amazon Studios and MGM’s merger has been completed
James Bond, Fargo, and numerous other franchises are now under Amazon's control, following the completion of its merger with the MGM movie studio......»»
New method of bond detection could lead to cheaper, more efficient ways to capture carbon
University of Colorado Boulder researchers have developed a new tool that could lead to more efficient and cheaper technologies for capturing heat-trapping gases from the atmosphere and converting them into beneficial substances, like fuel or buildin.....»»
Why You (and the Planet) Really Need a Heat Pump
Using a furnace is so 1922. In 2022, humanity has to massively ramp up adoption of clean ways to heat buildings......»»
5 Best Glue For MDF | Reviews & Buyer’s Guide
Still working with wood glues to seal MDF sheets but struggling to produce an excellent joint? Continue reading to know why. Most glues bond with medium-density fiberboard (MDF), but only the best one forms a tight bond conveniently without any abr.....»»
A versatile hydrogel network-repairing strategy
Hydrogen bond engineering can convey stretchability, toughness and self-healing properties to materials, although enhancement effects of conventional hydrogen bonds is limiting due to their weak interaction strength. For instance, organisms can withs.....»»
Architectural Design Concept | Guide To Crucial Elements
Architecture is the process of designing buildings and structures using scientific principles and artistic design. It encompasses several concepts and elements like urban design, landscape architecture, and more. Architecture requires both mathematic.....»»
Office buildings with infrequent water use may have poor water quality
Low-consumption office buildings with infrequent water use could have chemical and microbiological safety issues, according to a study published in PLOS Water by Andrew Whelton at Purdue University, Indiana, United States, and colleagues. The researc.....»»
GoShare targets B2B service expansion
Taiwan-based e-scooter-sharing company GoShare has recently launched a new service catering to residents of specific buildings......»»
What Does An Architect Do?
Intrigued by amazingly designed buildings or magnificent ancient structures? Or are you interested in learning how buildings are designed and passionate about designing and/or drawing? If yes, then you can consider architecture as a suitable career o.....»»
Roman Empire"s emerald mines may have fallen into the hands of nomads as early as the 4th century
An international team of archaeologists led by Joan Oller Guzmán, lecturer at the UAB Department of Antiquity and Medieval Studies, published the results of the 2020 and 2021 dig seasons at the Roman site of Sikait, a set of buildings surrounding Ro.....»»
6.2 earthquake kills 2, injures more in west Indonesia
A strong and shallow earthquake hit off the coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island on Friday, killing 2 people and injuring 20, damaging buildings and panicking people in Sumatra island and neighboring Malaysia and Singapore......»»
How to watch This Is Going to Hurt online in the UK and abroad now
James Bond star Ben Whishaw has a new mission as an NHS doctor in the much-anticipated new comedy-drama. Here's how to watch This Is Going to Hurt online from anywhere......»»
After Blackouts, Texas Became a Top State for New Solar Installations as Thousands Install Microgrids
"Thousands of Texans who have turned to solar power and battery storage, creating so-called microgrids, as a solution to blackouts," reports the Houston Chronicle. "With a venture creating the same little power plants for apartment buildings, Texas.....»»
FCC Bans Deals That Block Competition In Apartments
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to ban the exclusive revenue-sharing deals between landlords and Internet service providers that prevent broadband competition in apartment buildings and other multi-tenant environments. The new ban and.....»»
5 best practices for making smart-building LANs more secure
Power, they say, corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. While that was said about politics, it sure seems like it was tailor-made for smart buildings.Facility-control technology is exploding because the concept is useful and often saves.....»»
The first observation of oxygen-oxygen bond formation by a low-valent RuIII complex
Currently, the world's energy demand mainly depends on fossil fuels being a limited resource. The consumption of fossil fuels leads to emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) that is one of the major greenhouse gases contributing to global warming and clima.....»»
Cyclone Batsirai closes in on eastern Madagascar
As powerful Cyclone Batsirai closed in on eastern Madagascar on Saturday people sought shelter in more secure concrete buildings while others reinforced their roofs with large sandbags......»»
World Trade Center among first to replace office keys with iPhone and Apple Watch
With the release of iOS 15 last year, Apple expanded the Apple Wallet application to support storing office keys for the first time – this feature allows Apple Watch and iPhone users to access buildings by tapping their device to unlock a doo.....»»
Starlink preps rugged user terminal that may avoid “thermal shutdown” problem
Fixed Earth station would bring Starlink to buildings in harsher environments. Enlarge / The current Starlink user terminal. Images of the planned ruggedized terminal aren't available yet. (credit: Starlink) SpaceX's Starlin.....»»
Make the most of mealtimes with the best dining table
If you're fortunate enough to spare the space in your home, a dining table can be a lifestyle-changing purchase. Eating at least one meal a day at the table is an excellent way for families to bond, entertaining gets taken to a different, more elegan.....»»