Ecofriendly chemicals can actually improve mineral processing
Metals extracted from the Earth's crust are vital for our everyday products, but their production places a heavy burden on the environment. Once the minerals are excavated, simply processing them requires a slew of chemicals, many of which may pose h.....»»
Why entrepreneurship education fails in impoverished regions
As formal employment opportunities are rare in impoverished regions, entrepreneurship is considered a key alternative to help people in such regions improve their livelihoods. Many development organizations have adopted a market-based approach to all.....»»
Want to improve your company"s performance? Here"s why hiring directors with international experience can help
New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York shows that companies perform better when they hire board directors with some international professional experience. Just one caveat: their existing board members must function cohe.....»»
Scientists help turn whisky waste into valuable commodity
A new method to extract valuable bio-based chemicals from whisky distillery waste streams could transform manufacturing and be worth up to £90 million in global chemical manufacturing markets......»»
Sponges" symbiosis with bacteria helps them store toxic molybdenum to keep predators away, study shows
A new study at Tel Aviv University found that sponges in the Gulf of Eilat have developed an original way to keep predators away. The researchers found that the sponges contain an unprecedented concentration of the highly toxic mineral molybdenum (Mo.....»»
The OnePlus Pad 2 is the best Android tablet I’ve used this year
The OnePlus Pad 2 comes out swinging with a ton of processing firepower, polished accessories, and above all, an alluring price tag. Is it worth buying?.....»»
Smart hives and dancing robot bees could boost sustainable beekeeping
Researchers are using big data and smart technologies to improve conditions for bees and guide beekeepers......»»
To improve your cybersecurity posture, focus on the data
Effectively converging, managing and using enterprise data is a huge undertaking. Enterprises have vast hoards of data, but those hoards exist within siloed systems and applications, and it requires a lot of manual effort by highly skilled data scien.....»»
Learning a language? Four ways to smash through the dreaded "intermediate plateau"
How can I improve my English? This was a question frequently posed by my students in South Korea. My initial advice was straightforward—dedicate time and effort......»»
Hailstone library to improve extreme weather forecasting
A University of Queensland library—full of hailstones instead of books—is helping researchers to better understand and predict damaging storms......»»
Growing U.S. EV charging network to improve with faster systems, updated software
Drivers will start to experience better, more reliable and faster charging, critical factors needed for the transition to EVs, industry experts say......»»
New Geekbench AI benchmark can test the performance of CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs
Performance test comes out of beta as NPUs become standard equipment in PCs. Enlarge (credit: Primate Labs ) Neural processing units (NPUs) are becoming commonplace in chips from Intel and AMD after several years of bein.....»»
Theoretical research holds promise for advancing modular quantum information processing
The operation of a quantum computer relies on encoding and processing information in the form of quantum bits—defined by two states of quantum systems such as electrons and photons. Unlike binary bits used in classical computers, quantum bits can e.....»»
New genetic analysis of Lyme disease-causing bacteria could improve diagnosis and treatment
A genetic analysis of Lyme disease bacteria may pave the way for improved diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the tick-borne ailment......»»
Fear of appearing prejudiced can inhibit accurate performance feedback to women
Evaluators who want to avoid appearing prejudiced may overcorrect and give women inflated performance feedback, new research indicates, which is a practice that could ultimately hinder their ability to improve and advance......»»
Video: Arctic Weather Satellite advancing weather forecasting in a changing climate
The effects of the climate crisis are felt more acutely in the Arctic than anywhere else on the planet. The weather in the Arctic is not only severe, but it changes extremely quickly. More frequent data are urgently needed to improve weather forecast.....»»
AI enhances chemical analysis at the nanoscale
EPFL scientists have developed an AI-based technique to improve the chemical analysis of nanomaterials, overcoming challenges of noisy data and mixed signals......»»
Supply of minerals lags EV policy demands
Despite a lull, EV battery mineral shortages are expected to grow as autos compete with the demand from other industries......»»
New model framework aims to predict postfire debris flow behavior before a fire occurs
New research from a team at Los Alamos National Laboratory is improving landslide prediction capabilities, making simulations faster and more accurate, which in turn will improve safety for communities that are at risk of their infrastructure being w.....»»
Chemical cocktail from plastics: Pilot study describes degradation and leaching process of plastic consumer products
Plastic waste in rivers and oceans is constantly releasing chemicals into the water. Until now, it was unknown how large these quantities are and which substances are released particularly strongly. In the large-scale P-LEACH project, experts from fo.....»»
Urban growth leads to more intense droughts for many world cities—Sydney is a case study for areas at risk
The growth of cities worldwide is contributing to more intense drought conditions in many cities, including Sydney, a new Chinese study has found. This is adding to urban heat and water stress. These important findings point to the need to improve ho.....»»