Chemists make antibacterial films more effective with iron
RUDN University chemists have improved the effectiveness of antibacterial chitosan films used in medicine and the food industry, by adding iron and a new chitin derivative to chitin nanoparticles. The results were published in the journal BioTech......»»
10 best Robert Zemeckis movies, ranked
With Robert Zemeckis's film Here in theaters, it's time to rank the 10 best films by the iconic director......»»
Best Marvel movies in MCU’s Phase Four, ranked
Many consider Phase Four of the MCU a low point, but its fair to remind audiences that it had great Marvel films like Shang-Chi and Spider-Man: No Way Home......»»
Logitech G915 X Keyboard review: Stylish and slim
The G916X is a flashy but effective low-profile mechanical keyboard for performance and RGB enthusiasts.Logitech G915 X Keyboard reviewLogitech is a major name in mice and keyboards when it comes to productivity, and Logitech G works to apply that ex.....»»
Scientists shed light on an arms race between barley and a fungal pathogen
Scientists from the Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (IPB), together with partners from the University of Cologne, have discovered a new group of defense substances in barley that are effective against a broad spectrum of fungal pathogens. One.....»»
5 best action movies to stream this Election Day
Who needs a ballot box when you've got exciting films at home? These are the five best action movies to stream this election day......»»
Nano-optical sensors enable structural safety monitoring of buildings with color variations
As buildings age, the demand for effective monitoring of their structural integrity has grown significantly. A breakthrough in nano-optical sensor technology now enables precise, real-time measurement of structural deformation and stability......»»
Facial recognition technology confirms Hollywood is getting more diverse
With recent box office hits like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Little Mermaid and Everything Everywhere All at Once, the average viewer might assume that the casts of Hollywood films are more diverse now than they were 10 or 20 years ago. But v.....»»
Kitchen renovation could reduce household air pollution and save lives in rural China
A study published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology highlights the health benefits of kitchen renovation as a cost-effective way to mitigate household air pollution in rural China......»»
Unlocking next-gen chip efficiency: Researchers confirm thermal insights for tiny circuits
In a leap toward more powerful and efficient computer chips, researchers at the University of Virginia have confirmed a key principle governing heat flow in thin metal films—a critical component in the race to design faster, smaller and more effici.....»»
Saturday Citations: On chimpanzee playwrights; the nature of dark energy; deep-diving Antarctic seals
This week, researchers reported the world's second-tiniest toad, winning the silver in the Brachycephalus contest. Chemists at UCLA disproved a 100-year-old organic chemistry rule. And researchers in Kenya report that elephants don't like bees, which.....»»
New Hulu movies: the biggest films to stream in November 2024
Here are all of the new Hulu movies to watch on the Disney-owned streaming service in November......»»
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (November 1-3)
Need some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these three underrated movies with Russell Crowe, Ben Stiller, Ralph Fiennes, and more......»»
Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV+ in November
Apple TV+ has been having a big fall, and November looks set to continue that hot streak. Two of the best reviewed TV+ series, Silo and Bad Sisters, are getting new seasons this month. Plus there are two high-profile films debuting, and new episodes.....»»
Chemists just broke a 100-year-old rule and say it"s time to rewrite the textbooks
UCLA chemists have found a big problem with a fundamental rule of organic chemistry that has been around for 100 years—it's just not true. And they say, It's time to rewrite the textbooks......»»
New nanocatalyst targets tumors without oxygen
Tumors often contain areas of oxygen-deficient tissue that frequently withstand conventional therapies. This is because the drugs applied in tumors require oxygen to be effective. An international research team has developed a novel mechanism of acti.....»»
20 of the best British horror films
A roundup of the best British horror movies, from classic comedies like "Shaun of the Dead" to newer nightmares like "Starve Acre". There are a whole host of tempting and terrifying horror movies out there. So many, in fact, that it can be diff.....»»
Scientists develop starch nanocomposite films that pave the way for green electronics
Queen Mary University of London researchers have developed new nanocomposite films using starch instead of petroleum-based materials, marking a significant advancement in the field of sustainable electronics......»»
5 best Amazon Prime Video movies to stream this Halloween
If you're looking for spooky and terrifying horror films, these are the five best Amazon Prime Video movies to stream this Halloween......»»
Liquid metal polymers show potential for enhanced electronics performance
Effective thermal management is essential to ensuring the performance and lifespan of modern electronics. While polymers are widely used in electronic components, they inherently exhibit poor thermal conductivity, limiting their effectiveness in diss.....»»
Optical amplifier and record-sensitive receiver pave the way for faster space communication
In space exploration, long-distance optical links can now be used to transmit images, films and data from space probes to Earth using light. But in order for the signals to reach all the way and not be disturbed along the way, hypersensitive receiver.....»»