Concrete made stronger and more durable with resin
Engineering structures made of concrete, steel, or other materials are subject to vibrations and stress. Because of this, small cracks appear, which grow and eventually lead to destruction. This phenomenon is called "fatigue failure.".....»»
BenQ LaptopBar review -- appealing lightbar for MacBook Pro
BenQ's new LaptopBar is an overhead light that attaches to a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air to help focus your concentration, and reveal how dirty your keyboard has become.Such a slim lamp is bright and oddly comfortingThere is presumably a stronger argu.....»»
Producing stronger, tougher silk by feeding silkworms with rare earth ion-modified diets
A research team led by Dr. Yingying Zhang (Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University) devised a scheme utilizing silkworms to produce strong, tough silk through feeding them with rare earth ion-modified diets. The rare earth ions can be incorporat.....»»
Scientists develop new method to create stable, efficient next-gen solar cells
Next-generation solar materials are cheaper and more sustainable to produce than traditional silicon solar cells, but hurdles remain in making the devices durable enough to withstand real-world conditions. A new technique developed by a team of inter.....»»
Does A Heated Chamber Make Your 3D Prints Stronger?
Stefan tests this age old question and brings the receipts to back up his answers. In short, yes, if your material likes it. The post Does A Heated Chamber Make Your 3D Prints Stronger? appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Climate change may make Bordeaux red wines stronger and tastier
It's harvest time again for most of Europe's wine growing regions and grapes are being picked from the UK in the north to Sicily in the south. The grapes are then sorted and pressed to make the best juices possible. These juices will then be fermente.....»»
Soft, living materials made with algae glow under stress
A team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has developed soft yet durable materials that glow in response to mechanical stress, such as compression, stretching or twisting. The materials derive their luminescence from single-.....»»
Legacy authentication leads to growing consumer frustration
Despite widespread usage of passwords lingering on, consumers want to use stronger, more user-friendly alternatives, according to FIDO Alliance. Entering a password manually without any form of additional authentication was the most commonly used aut.....»»
DNA shows where Washington culvert replacements helped spawning salmon
To help struggling salmon populations, the state of Washington is legally required to replace hundreds of culverts that divert streams under roadways. The state transportation department is replacing old, rusting metal pipes with broad, concrete prom.....»»
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop is 50% off for a limited time
The 11th-generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, a dependable and durable laptop with powerful performance, is available from Lenovo for $1,160 after 50% off......»»
Atlantic hurricanes now twice as likely to strengthen from weak to major intensity in 24 hours, researchers suggest
Atlantic hurricanes may now be more than twice as likely to strengthen from a weak Category 1 hurricane to a major Category 3 or stronger hurricane in a 24-hour period than they were between 1970 and 1990, suggests a paper published in Scientific Rep.....»»
Google Pixel 8 review: better than the Pixel 8 Pro?
The case for choosing the Google Pixel 8 over the Pixel 8 Pro is stronger than ever, as its camera, battery, and software all impress in our review......»»
The Best Rugged Cases for the Pixel 8!
We've compiled a list of tough and durable cases which are designed to keep your Pixel 8 safe and sound. The post The Best Rugged Cases for the Pixel 8! appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s newest Pixel 8 flagship phone is one of th.....»»
How the AI Landscape Has Shifted Over the Past Year—and Where It Could Go Next
Governments made a “lack of concrete progress” toward regulating AI despite concern about AI safety, the 2023 'State of AI' report found. Governments made a “lack of concrete progress” toward regulating artificial in.....»»
Stronger ransomware protection finally pays off
60% of companies are ‘very’ to ‘extremely’ concerned about ransomware attacks, according to latest research from Hornetsecurity. Businesses acknowledge ransomware risk Hornetsecurity revealed that 92.5% businesses are aware of.....»»
iPhone 17 Pro could be first to use space-saving resin coated copper mainboard
In his latest prediction of things that aren’t happening next year, Ming-Chi Kuo shares a brief research note on how soon Apple could implement resin coated copper (RCC) components in the iPhone. more….....»»
iPhone 17 could be first to get new thinner & lighter motherboard tech
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is looking to use Resin Coated Copper for the motherboard in its 2025 iPhone 17, if the technology can be perfected.A motherboard or mainboard (source: Ming-Chi Kuo)It's already been claimed that the whole iPh.....»»
This ultra-durable 2TB portable SSD is $29 off for Prime Day
This Prime Day deal offers 2TB of super speedy external SSD storage space as well as $29 in savings......»»
This ultra-durable 2TB external SSD is $125 off until tomorrow
The 2TB version of the dependable SanDisk Extreme external SSD is available for a significant discount during Prime Day deals at Best Buy......»»
Daily deals Oct. 9: 15-inch MacBook Air $1,049, AirPods Pro USB-C $199, $50 off $100 Amazon Fresh, more
Today's top deals include $1,000 off a Kawai 88-key portable digital piano, 56% off a Monoprice mini LCD resin 3D printer, 25% off a Vizio M-Series Elevate soundbar, 33% off a 2023 75" Hisense Class U6 Series Google Smart TV, and more.Save $250 on a.....»»
Drop test shows iPhone 15 Pro Max glass no more fragile than other premium phones
Scientific drop testing shows that iPhone 15 Pro Max glass is no more fragile — or more durable — than other premium phones.[YouTube/Allstate]Consumer drop testing for shock value or entertainent after major smartphone releases is a common sight.....»»