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......»»
Simulations of craters reveal characteristics of impactors such as spin speed, bond strength
A team of engineers at the University of Campinas, in Brazil has found that the unique characteristics of craters, both on Earth and on other bodies in space, are due to the unique features of both the impactor and the site where it strikes. In their.....»»
Civilian attacks likely to strengthen Ukrainian resistance, say researchers
During the all-out invasion of Ukraine, Russia has deliberately chosen civilian targets, such as apartment buildings, presumably with the goal of deterring Ukrainian resistance. But does such terror deter or, in contrast, motivate resistance among or.....»»
Newly created ultra-hard material rivals diamond
Scientists have solved a decades-long puzzle and unveiled a near unbreakable substance that could rival diamond as the hardest material on Earth. The research is published in the journal Advanced Materials......»»
Highly efficient carbon dioxide photoreduction guided by machine learning and first-principles calculation
Photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to high-value carbon-based fuels holds tremendous potential in addressing the growing energy crisis. However, the high C=O bond energy of CO2 molecules (750 kJ·mol-1) makes it challenging to activate and reduce CO2......»»
3 sci-fi movies on Prime Video you need to watch in December
The three sci-fi movies on Prime Video you need to watch in December include an Arnold Schwarzenegger classic, a Bond film, and one with Charlie Sheen......»»
What would happen to Earth if a rogue star came too close?
Stars are gravitationally fastened to their galaxies and move in concert with their surroundings. But sometimes, something breaks the bond. If a star gets too close to a supermassive black hole, for example, the black hole can expel it out into space.....»»
Birds" nests express their unique style and past experiences, study finds
Walking through a town or city, you will encounter buildings with diverse shapes and sizes. These unique styles exist in part because the buildings were constructed by different architects, engineers and builders......»»
Q&A: How can cities fight climate change and still stay within legal guardrails?
Many U.S. cities are leading the way in cutting emissions of greenhouse gases, with mandates on more efficient buildings, renewable energy and expansion of mass transit. But often these efforts face hurdles in the form of state and federal laws that.....»»
Arctic archipelago turns the page on its mining past
At the old Svea mine in the Arctic, broken railway tracks overgrown with weeds lead nowhere. Of the hundred buildings that once made up the town, there's almost nothing left......»»
UK"s latest embarrassing technology demand centers on phone thefts
The UK has had the bright idea that Apple and others should design a way to stop cellphone thefts — by doing precisely what they've already been doing for years.Find My on iPhonesThere are children starving in the UK, school and theater buildings a.....»»
Rivian"s bond issue does not reflect concerns around EV maker"s financial health, CEO says
Rivian's earlier-than-expected bond issuance this month was meant to strengthen the EV maker's balance sheet before geopolitical risks tighten capital markets and does not reflect any concerns around its cash and operations, its CEO told Reuters on T.....»»
Rivian"s bond issue does not reflect concerns around EV maker"s financial health -CEO
Rivian's earlier-than-expected bond issuance this month was meant to strengthen the EV maker's balance sheet before geopolitical risks tighten capital markets and does not reflect any concerns around its cash and operations, its CEO told Reuters on T.....»»
Up to a billion birds collide with glass buildings every year, but architecture has solutions
At least 1,000 birds were killed in one day in early October, when they collided with a single Chicago building, McCormick Place—the largest convention center in North America. A paradigm of architectural modernism, McCormick Place was built in sta.....»»
Glacial lake outburst floods in Alaska and the Himalayas show evolving hazards in a warming world
In August 2023, residents of Juneau, Alaska, watched as the Mendenhall River swelled to historic levels in a matter of hours. The rushing water undercut the riverbank and swallowed whole stands of trees and multiple buildings......»»
The Story of One iPhone Factory Powering Apple’s Pivot to India
Apple is betting big on India as it pivots iPhone manufacturing from China. Here's how that's playing out for workers in South India Set back from a dusty highway in South India, three newly completed factory buildings rise up behin.....»»
Young children who are close to their parents are more likely to grow up kind, helpful and "prosocial"
A loving bond between parents and their children early in life significantly increases the child's tendency to be "prosocial," and act with kindness and empathy towards others, research indicates......»»
Rivian adds 400-plus-mile battery option to R1T, R1S; $1.5B bond issue planned
The EV startup is launching the "max pack" option for its electric pickup and crossover. Rivian reported 15,564 deliveries in the third quarter as manufacturing constraints ease......»»
How are ancient Roman and Mayan buildings still standing? Scientists are unlocking their secrets
In the quest to build better for the future, some are looking for answers in the long-ago past......»»
What’s new on Amazon Prime Video in October 2023
Upload returns for season 3, Gen V continues, and a lot of James Bond movies are among what's new on Amazon Prime Video in October......»»
Ecological theory can help explain why segregation persists
An ecological theory may help to explain why segregation is so widespread and persistent in US cities, according to a paper published today in Buildings and Cities. The new way of framing segregation's endurance may provide a useful tool to study and.....»»