Designing detectors for DUNE
The most abundant, massive particles in the universe may be ones you've never even heard of: neutrinos. These particles are all around us—even streaming through us—though they almost never interact with other particles. They are so light and weak.....»»
Designing hetero-interfaces toward new optoelectronic functionalities using large-scale computations
Assembling Lego-like, 2D heterostructures can give rise to emergent properties and functionalities very different from the intrinsic characteristics of the constituents......»»
Designing effective disability housing is about far more than ramps and doorways
Successful housing projects share common architectural features: inviting communal spaces, private individual dwellings, commercial opportunities for residents, and on-site support. By Robert Cameron, Daniel Jan Martin, and Emily Van Eyk Read Full St.....»»
Ultrasonic detectors reveal the detrimental effect of wind turbines on bats
As more and more wind turbines (WTs) are installed in the course of the energy transition and distance regulations to human settlements are tightened, suitable locations are becoming increasingly difficult to find. As a result, wind turbines are incr.....»»
Eileen Fisher wants her competitors to design better clothes
Recycling is crucial to making the fashion industry more sustainable. In a new report, Eileen Fisher encourages other brands to start designing clothes that can actually be recycled. The steps to making fashion more sustainable have been clear for a.....»»
These tiny toiletry containers have developed a cult following. Here’s why
Steph Hon spent years designing these sleek capsules. Two years after launch, Cadence has sold more than half a million. Most people aren’t emotionally attached to their travel toiletry bottles. But most travel containers don’t look li.....»»
The unexpected benefit of designing farms for the birds and the bees
Hint: It has to do with your morning coffee. Sipping a coffee on your way to work is a ritual most people take for granted without thinking about how the delicious coffee beans reached their cup. You probably know that coffee comes from tropical regi.....»»
Designing surfaces that make water boil more efficiently
The boiling of water or other fluids is an energy-intensive step at the heart of a wide range of industrial processes, including most electricity generating plants, many chemical production systems, and even cooling systems for electronics......»»
Bomb detectors picking up more blue whale songs in Indian Ocean
The good news is pygmy blue whales appear to be thriving in the Indian Ocean. The not-so-good news is that climate change may be threatening their food sources......»»
NASA highlights challenges facing designers of next-gen spacesuit
A new NASA video looks at the challenges facing NASA when it comes to designing the next-generation spacesuits for crewed missions to the moon and beyond......»»
Do original movie directors have a future in Hollywood?
Auteur-driven blockbusters like Dune have been all the rage for the last few years, but they're a double-edged sword when it comes to critics and audiences......»»
The Race to Build Wind Farms That Float on the Open Sea
There’s huge potential to generate renewable energy far out in the ocean. But designing turbines that can survive rough waters isn’t exactly a breeze......»»
Two Seattle startups racing to transform next-gen space travel
The phrase "nuclear energy" conjures images of large steaming towers or Tony Stark's arc reactor from the iconic "Iron Man" movies. But two Seattle-based startups are designing nuclear technologies small enough to pick up and carry that, thanks in pa.....»»
NASA aims to launch the SLS rocket in just 2 months
"We made incredible progress last week." Enlarge / The Space Launch System rocket will be back to the Vehicle Assembly Building this week. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) The US space agency has spent a long, long time designing, de.....»»
Cocrystal engineering: A technique for designing multifunctional materials
Cocrystal engineering is a strategy for assembling organic molecules via the non-covalent interaction force, avoiding harsh experimental conditions (i.e., high temperature and high pressure). By selecting the appropriate components, the donor-accepto.....»»
Challenges for semiconductor sector (4): Alternatives to head-on collision
Each country may have its own weaknesses or Achilles heels in industry development. For example, IC design is the weak spot of Japan and Korea. In the future, when it comes to designing various logic computing functions on memory chips, the lack of t.....»»
"How the 3D-Printing Community Worldwide is Aiding Ukraine"
Jakub Kaminski is a robotics engineering graduate student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts. With some volunteers he spent two months designing the perfect tourniquet for the battlefields of Ukraine, designed meet the highest medica.....»»
See all the macOS naming locations in this Apple Maps guide
Apple's "crack marketing team" has now named ten versions of macOS, from Mavericks to Ventura. Here's where they all are, whether they came with a photograph of a sand dune, or a mountain range.Take a look at where macOS Catalina's wallpaper was shot.....»»
PACMAN M1 chip attack defeats ‘the last line of security’
A so-called PACMAN M1 chip attack created by MIT security researchers succeeded in defeating what has been described as “the last line of security” on Apple Silicon. When designing the M1 chip, Apple created various layers of security, each desi.....»»
PACMAN M1 chip attack defeats ‘the last line of security’ – but requires physical access
A so-called PACMAN M1 chip attack created by MIT security researchers succeeded in defeating what has been described as “the last line of security” on Apple Silicon. When designing the M1 chip, Apple created various layers of security, each desi.....»»
Fluorescent molecules revealed by quantum chemistry and machine learning
RIKEN chemists have demonstrated a powerful way of designing molecules to satisfy predefined specifications by using it to create six fluorescent compounds. This method, which combines machine learning and quantum chemistry, promises to save chemists.....»»