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English engineer Charles Babbage, mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer......»»
China"s EV exports surge to record on European demand
Exports of electric vehicles from China more than doubled in November, creating a monthly record, mostly fueled by European carmakers that farmed out the production to the country......»»
This Indian EV startup plans to create new 4-wheeler segment worldwide
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Shrinking hydrogels enlarge nanofabrication options
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong have developed a strategy for creating ultrahigh-resolution, complex 3D nanostructures out of various materials......»»
California quake occurred in very seismically active region
The big earthquake that rocked the far north coast of California on Tuesday originated in an area under the Pacific Ocean where multiple tectonic plates collide, creating the state's most seismically active region......»»
Drying process could be key step in development of life
One-hundred fifty years ago, Charles Darwin speculated that life likely originated in a warm little pond. There, Darwin supposed, chemical reactions and the odd lightning strike might have led to chains of amino acids that, over time, became more and.....»»
IEEE Honors Iconic Engineers
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Photographic Styles is the most underrated iPhone 14 camera feature you’re not using
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Exploring the problem of creating a plastic that is both strong and biodegradable
How can plastics be designed so they retain their desirable properties but at the same time can be more effectively recycled? This and other questions concerning the eco-friendliness of plastics are the focus of chemist Stefan Mecking and his researc.....»»
Do’s and don’ts for cleaning your dirty iPhone (and why you should make it a habit)
Studies have found our smartphones are usually dirtier than a toilet seat, carrying tens of thousands of bacteria, so creating a habit of regularly cleaning your iPhone is a healthy move. But what’s safe or best to use? Let’s look at how to clea.....»»
Greener cities promote social and climate inequalities: 28-city study
Cities creating or restoring greenspaces experience gentrification processes that exclude citizens from more vulnerable social groups. This is the finding of a scientific project by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Univers.....»»
Apple accused of creating illegal pseudo-union at Ohio store
According to a recent complaint by the Communications Workers of America, Apple illegally created a work group driven by managers to try to stop union organizing efforts.Apple StoreIn a filing on December 16 with the US National Labor Relations Board.....»»
Researchers synthesize new compound for production of plastics
Creating new synthetic compounds is often a complex and multi-step process that can take years of research. Caleb D. Martin, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Baylor University and principal investigator of.....»»
TikTok may push potentially harmful content to teens within minutes, study finds
TikTok may surface potentially harmful content related to suicide and eating disorders to teenagers within minutes of them creating an account, a new study suggests, likely adding to growing scrutiny of the app's impact on its youngest users......»»
It"s colossal: Creating the world"s largest dilution refrigerator
Fermilab is known for its massive experiments, and Colossus will fit right in. Researchers from the Fermilab-hosted Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center need lots of room at cold temperatures to achieve their goal of building a state-.....»»
Hackers release jailbreak tool compatible with iOS 15 and iOS 16
Apple has been working hard to increase the security of its operating systems and devices, and this has been proven considering that hackers had a hard time creating a jailbreak tool for iOS 15. But those who are enthusiastic about modifying iOS can.....»»
Satechi Duo Wireless Charger review: Clever & superfluous multi-device battery
Satechi's Duo Wireless Charger Power Stand is both a perfect multi-purpose travel gadget and an overpriced power bank, all-in-one.Satechi Duo Wireless ChargerSatechi is a reliable accessory maker creating functional gadgets, but this Duo Wireless Cha.....»»
Development of new zeolitic catalyst shows the great importance of small dimensions
Dr. Michal Mazur and his colleagues from the Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague study catalysts that are based on metal nanoparticles stabilized at zeolites. Recently, they have prepared a new type of zeolitic catalyst. Their results ha.....»»
Rich nations oppose new biodiversity fund
Creating a new global fund for biodiversity—a core demand of developing countries at UN talks in Montreal—"would take years" and be less effective than reforming existing financial mechanisms, Canada's environment minister said Tuesday......»»
Martian dust devil analogues in the Mojave Desert
In the Mojave Desert, the sun beats down on the ground and makes pockets of low pressure. Cool air rushes into these areas, where it warms and rises, creating vortices that pick up dust. These types of dust devils aren't limited to Earth: They are fo.....»»
Coupled computer modeling can help more accurately predict coastal flooding, study demonstrates
When Hurricane Florence hit the coast of North Carolina as a Category 1 storm in 2018, it set new records for rainfall, creating damaging 500-year flooding events along the Cape Fear River Basin......»»