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.".....»»
Heat waves can decrease the biomass of phytoplankton in lakes
A recently published study showed that heat waves reduced the biomass of phytoplankton in a boreal lake. Summertime heat waves will become more frequent and stronger with climate change and can reduce the biomass of phytoplankton in stratified lakes......»»
Research explains strength of earthquake shaking in Nenana Basin
Earthquakes in the Nenana Basin region of Interior Alaska last longer and feel much stronger than a quake of comparable magnitude would in a non-basin region, due to the behavior of the seismic waves once they reach the area......»»
The best external hard drives for 2023
Need an external drive with loads of space? Does it need to be fast and durable, too? Here are the best external hard drives you can get from SanDisk and more......»»
The best rugged smartphones for 2023
No matter what your reason for a tough and durable phone -- hiking, building, or spelunking -- we've dug up the best rugged phones available on the market......»»
A new way to peer into the permanently shadowed craters on the moon, searching for deposits of water ice
Not all flashlights are created equal. Some are stronger, consume more power, or have features such as blinking or strobes. Some aren't even meant for humans, such as a new project that recently received funding from a NASA Institute for Advanced Con.....»»
The best SSDs for 2023
The best SSDs deliver the fastest read and write speeds on the market in a durable, compact package. Here are the best and why these cards make great upgrades......»»
India"s EV industry will soon confront the elephant in the room
As India is encouraging EV adoption to improve air quality and solidify its status in the global automobile manufacturing industry when the industry is moving toward electrification, India may find a stronger Chinese presence, be it components or veh.....»»
Ancient Roman concrete could self-heal thanks to “hot mixing” with quicklime
Mysterious lime clasts, dismissed as defects, turn out to serve a useful purpose. Enlarge / A new analysis of ancient Roman concrete samples from the Privernum site yields fresh insights into manufacturing process. (credit: MIT).....»»
Ultrathin vanadium oxychloride demonstrates strong optical anisotropic properties
The optical, electrical and mechanical properties of some materials change depending on the direction or orientation of the material. Depending on how wood is cut, for example, the orientation of the wood grain can result in a stronger or weaker mate.....»»
MAGEASY by SwitchEasy’s ODYSSEY+ cases for iPhone 14 offer lanyard loop with durable and utilitarian design
There are tons of cases to choose from for the iPhone 14. With the ODYSSEY+ cases, MAGEASY has added removable bumpers on the corners that can be replaced with eyelets to use with a lanyard. It’s a pretty versatile design, available for the entire.....»»
Warmer climate increases Atlantic tropical storms, say cyclone researchers
A warming climate will increase the number of tropical cyclones and their intensity in the North Atlantic, potentially creating more and stronger hurricanes, according to simulations using a high-resolution, global climate model......»»
Busting a myth: Saturn V rocket wasn’t loud enough to melt concrete
It also wasn't loud enough to ignite grass or hair, or "blast rainbows from the sky." Enlarge / Scientists disproved a myth claiming the Saturn V rocket tested on the Apollo 4 mission in 1967 was loud enough to melt concrete. (cr.....»»
South Korea wants more incentives to stay in global chip race
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered his government to devise stronger incentives to drive its chip industry, accusing opposition lawmakers of impeding that critical effort as other countries spend billions on semiconductor policy support......»»
Mold Pigs, a Hairy Snail and Other Cool Things Trapped in Amber - CNET
From a freaky long-toed bird to an ancient tardigrade, sticky tree resin has preserved a fascinating history of flora and fauna......»»
Investments in green energy infrastructure: An (over)performance that will last?
The summer of 2022, which saw repeated heat waves, fires, and droughts in Europe and around the world, is confirmation that the effects of global warming are coming on stronger and faster than even the most pessimistic forecasts. To be able to hope t.....»»
PS Plus’ 2022 revamp could use a revamp of its own in 2023
Six months after its relaunch, Sony's PS Plus service could use a few tweaks to make it a stronger subscription deal......»»
Recycling carbon emissions could be key climate solution but won"t be easy, report to Congress says
Turning carbon emissions into useful products like concrete could use as much as 5% of global CO2 pollution, but working out the details will be challenging, according to a report to Congress from a National Academies committee chaired by Emily A. Ca.....»»
Samsung’s ultra-durable 1TB portable SSD just got a big discount
Save up to $70 on the Samsung T7 Shield portable SSD right now and add up to 2TB of storage to your devices for less......»»
Daily deals Dec. 11: $150 off 24-inch iMac, $100 off AnyCubic Resin 3D printer, $779 Apple Watch Ultra, more
Sunday's best deals include $150 off iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO, $320 off Samsung M8 32-inch smart monitor, $200 off an M2 13-inch MacBook Pro, and much more.Best deals for December 11Every day, AppleInsider scours online retailers daily to find discounts.....»»
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet gym rematch guide: teams, weaknesses, and more
Want to battle again? Every gym leader is stronger the second time around, so here's how you can best prepare for your rematch in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet......»»