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.".....»»
Nature as a model for greener cities
Swapping concrete and asphalt for trees, ponds and green roofs is an example of how cities can be adapted to cope with heavy rain and climate change. But time is running out. For nature-based solutions to have a global impact, we need to act fast, ac.....»»
CATL posted over 550% rise in profit in 1Q23
CATL, the world's largest battery manufacturer, posted stronger-than-expected financial performance as the company kept ramping up R&D expenses to solidify its leadership......»»
Synthetic biology meets fashion in engineered silk
Scientists have long been intrigued by the remarkable properties of spider silk, which is stronger than steel yet incredibly lightweight and flexible. Now, Fuzhong Zhang, a professor of energy, environmental and chemical engineering at the McKelvey S.....»»
The Mandalorian season 3 episodes, ranked from worst to best
The third season of The Mandalorian has just ended, and while it felt a bit aimless at times, the stronger episodes outweighed the weaker ones......»»
Novel durable copper-aluminum-zinc shape memory alloys for energy-efficient refrigeration
The elastocaloric effect is a phenomenon where a material displays a temperature change when it is exposed to a mechanical stress. The change in temperature occurs due to an entropy difference resulting from a martensitic transformation accompanied b.....»»
Secret ingredient in durable Mayan plaster discovered
A team of mineralogists and geologists at the University of Granada has discovered the secret behind the durability of ancient Mayan plaster. In their study, reported in Science Advances, the group studied samples of the ancient plaster and consulted.....»»
Rock, paper, scissors: Searching for stronger nonlocality using quantum computers
The 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Alain Aspect, John Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger for their works on "quantum nonlocality" in quantum mechanics. Quantum nonlocality is a phenomenon where connected particles can affect each other instantl.....»»
Reduced health risks with new epoxy resin monomer
Epoxy resin monomers used in industry can result in severe contact allergies. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have now developed a new type of epoxy resin monomer that is far less allergenic and is based on a renewable material. The epoxy.....»»
Study shows temperature is stronger than light and flow as driver of oxygen in US rivers
The amount of dissolved oxygen in a river is a matter of life or death for the plants and animals living within it, but this oxygen concentration varies drastically from one river to another, depending on their unique temperature, light and flow. To.....»»
Lock Socket Review: Effective charger loss prevention
Lock Socket is a convenient and durable solution to lock down your expensive Apple charger, and keep the source of power for your iPhone and iPad secure.Originally prototyped to stop the loss of chargers around the house, the Lock Socket has many app.....»»
Automakers join diverse coalition urging Congress to speed up energy-related permitting
In a letter sent Monday to congressional leaders, the groups called on lawmakers to pass "meaningful and durable" legislation that would modernize the permitting process for a variety of domestic energy projects, including critical mineral mining......»»
Automakers join diverse coalition urging Congress to speed up permitting
In a letter sent Monday to congressional leaders, the groups called on lawmakers to pass "meaningful and durable" legislation that would modernize the permitting process for a variety of domestic energy projects, including critical mineral mining......»»
Ellie Rose AirPods Pro Case: Nearly impossible to get off
Ellie Rose's new AirPods Pro cases are cute and durable but prevent users from accessing the charging case's back button and are nearly impossible to take off.Ellie Rose created a new collection of cases for the first and second generation of AirPods.....»»
LG Gram 17 Pro (2023) review: a good idea, poorly executed
The LG Gram 17 Pro is plenty fast and has great battery life. But it's unstable and doesn't feel very durable......»»
Clearance sale knocks $390 off the Lenovo Slim 7i Carbon laptop
The powerful and durable Lenovo Slim 7i Carbon is currently on sale with a 22% discount from Lenovo, so you'll only have to pay $1,097 for this premium laptop......»»
Wipro and Secret Double Octopus provide enterprises with stronger authentication mechanisms
Secret Double Octopus partners with Wipro to strengthen passwordless protection against identity-based cyber attacks. Under the new partnership, Wipro’s Cybersecurity and Risk Services (CRS) will use SDO’s Octopus Enterprise technology platform t.....»»
HDD average life span misses 3-year mark in study of 2,007 defective drives
Data recovery firm blames SMR and size. Enlarge (credit: Getty) An analysis of 2,007 damaged or defective hard disk drives (HDDs) has led a data recovery firm to conclude that "in general, old drives seem more durable a.....»»
BougeRV Yuma 200W CIGS solar panel review: lightweight, rollable, durable
The BougeRV Yuma 200W CIGS solar panel name might be a mouthful, but it is quite a versatile solar panel that can be used across a variety of use cases.A flexible, rollable solar panelWe're used to seeing solar panels come in rigid square mounts that.....»»
This ultra-durable, water-resistant 2TB portable SSD is $75 off today
The SanDisk Extreme Pro portable SSD with 2TB of storage space and an IP55 rating for water and dust resistance is on sale from Best Buy with a $75 discount......»»
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 could be the most durable foldables yet
Samsung's lead on foldable durability looks set to get even bigger, if this latest leak turns out to be true......»»