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......»»
Better understanding air pollution mechanisms
Earth's atmosphere has a budget, and when expenses outpace savings, secondary aerosols form in areas of excessive pollution. Greenhouse gases enter the atmosphere, and free radicals bond to the molecules, rendering them inert. But when there are more.....»»
Mechanochemical peptide bond formation behind the origins of life
The presence of amino acids on the prebiotic Earth is widely accepted, either coming from endogenous chemical processes or being delivered by extraterrestrial material. On the other hand, plausibly prebiotic pathways to peptides often rely on differe.....»»
Turning off lights can save migrating birds from crashing into buildings
Every night during the spring and fall migration seasons, thousands of birds are killed when they crash into illuminated windows, disoriented by the light. But a new study in PNAS shows that darkening just half of a building's windows can make a big.....»»
Watch swimmers enjoy a dip in this incredible sky pool
Described as "the world's first floating pool," the stunning Sky Pool has a transparent floor and is located between two residential buildings......»»
Carriers Agree To Start Sharing Vertical Location Data For 911 Calls
The three major carriers in the U.S. have now agreed to start providing vertical location data for 911 calls, which will help first responders quickly locate 911 callers in multi-story buildings. XDA Developers reports: The FCC wrote in its announcem.....»»
The 14-year-old PlayStation 3 just got updated
The PS3 system update 4.88 is the 60th patch for a console that launched in November 2006, the same month that former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein was sentenced to death and Daniel Craig made his first appearance as James Bond in Casino Royale......»»
Activation of carbon-fluorine bonds via cooperation of a photocatalyst and tin
Fluorinated compounds are an important group of compounds that are widely used in pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, functional resins, and organic electronic materials. In particular, perfluorinated compounds with multiple carbon-fluorine bond.....»»
Acoustic solutions made from natural fibers can reduce buildings" carbon footprints
Good acoustics in the workspace improve work efficiency and productivity, which is one of the reasons why acoustic materials matter. The acoustic insulation market is already expected to hit 15 billion USD by 2022 as construction firms and industry p.....»»
Towerstream"s Plan for Manhattan-Fi
The wireless backbone provider Towerstream will flip on a dense Manhattan Wi-Fi network: Towerstream built a wireless network in the skyline, paying for prime locations on the top of buildings to point high-speed service at line-of-sight locations wh.....»»
What Amazon’s MGM deal means for James Bond, Rocky, and other franchises
Amazon's purchase of MGM's movie and TV franchises is big news, but what does it mean for James Bond, Rocky, and other popular film and TV properties?.....»»
Amazon Buys MGM, Studio Behind James Bond, for $8.45 Billion
James Bond has a new home: Amazon and MGM announced a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire MGM for $8.45 billion. From a report: MGM, founded in 1924, complements Amazon Studios, which has primarily focused on producing TV prog.....»»
KBRA Releases ESG Research — Cybersecurity and Credit Risk
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) releases research focused on the increased exposure to cybersecurity risk that corporates, financial institutions, and government issuers face, as well as the potential credit impli.....»»
Multi-story buildings made of wood sell for 9% more than other construction in Helsinki
Building more homes and buildings with wood has been on the radar for years as a way to offset carbon emissions, though construction companies have been hesitant to take the material in broader use. A study at Aalto University in Finland is now the f.....»»
Open Architecture designs Shanghai school to be more like a village than a megastructure
An eclectic mix of buildings form the Shanghai Qingpu Pinghe International School, designed by Chinese studio Open Architecture to promote a richer and more varied learning experience. Read more An eclectic mix of buildings form the Shanghai.....»»
Dabbel gets $4.4M to cut CO2 by automating HVAC control for commercial buildings
Düsseldorf-based proptech startup Dabbel is using AI to drive energy efficiency savings in commercial buildings. It’s developed cloud-based self-learning building management software that plugs into the existing building management systems (BM.....»»
Dabbel gets $4.4M to cut CO2 by automating HVAC for commercial buildings
Düsseldorf-based proptech startup Dabbel is using AI to drive energy efficiency savings in commercial buildings. It’s developed cloud-based self-learning building management software that plugs into the existing building management systems (BM.....»»
Another media acquisition? This one would involve Amazon, MGM, and ~$9B
Does this at least mean we can watch No Time to Die at home soon? Enlarge / A man walks past a promotion for the James Bond fIlm No Time to Die at the closed Omega store in London on March 27, 2020. (credit: Jonathan Perugia/In Pictures via Gett.....»»
Hardware hacker brings online multiplayer to the original Game Boy
Move over, Xbox and PlayStation. A new foe has appeared in the world of online multiplayer gaming! It’s the… uh, Game Boy. As in that unbreakable, gray, 4.19Mhz tank from 1989. While the Game Boy has had a handful of locally multiplayer g.....»»
Less wastage during production of marble slabs in the Roman imperial period than today
When it comes to ancient Roman imperial architecture, most people usually have a mental image of white marble statues, columns, or slabs. While it is true that many buildings and squares at that time were decorated with marble, it was frequently not.....»»
Slim new G Steel is the ideal introduction to the G-Shock’s unbreakable watches
Consider G-Shock's G Steel watches too big and heavy? The new slim and light GST-B400 will change all that, so we tried it and its Bluetooth connection out......»»