Generating cold with solids
After more than a century, physicists aim to dethrone the tried-and-tested technology of the refrigerator, as cooling can be made more energy-efficient......»»
The US Has Big Plans for Wind Energy—but an Obscure 1920s Law Is Getting in the Way
The Biden administration aims to deploy offshore wind turbines capable of generating 30 gigawatts of power by 2030. With less than a decade to go, the country remains woefully behind target......»»
Volvo Cars CEO: EV market cold feet not our concern
Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan says the softening of electric vehicle demand is a mass-market headache — not his......»»
Create images with Adobe Firefly AI for Apple Vision Pro
Adobe's image-generating software Firefly has been announced for the new Apple Vision Pro, and joins the company's previously-announced Lightroom photo app.Adobe Firefly AI on Apple Vision Pro (Source: Adobe)It was already known that Adobe Lightroom.....»»
Generating powerful optical vortices directly from a thin-disk laser oscillator
In recent years, optical vortices have attracted extensive attention in laser advanced manufacturing because of their annual intensity distribution and orbital angular momentum......»»
Researchers report on recent drought in the eastern Hungarian plains
Intensive agricultural cultivation and the resulting changes in soil structure cause low humidity in the near-surface air during heat waves in really dry years. As a result, summer cold fronts roar across the Great Hungarian Plain without the usual t.....»»
The 5 best smart refrigerators from Samsung and more in 2024
Smart refrigerators do more than keep your drinks cold, including letting you stream music or look up a recipe. Here's a look at the best smart refrigerators......»»
NASA"s fission surface power project energizes lunar exploration
NASA is wrapping up the initial phase of its Fission Surface Power Project, which focused on developing concept designs for a small, electricity-generating nuclear fission reactor that could be used during a future demonstration on the moon and to in.....»»
Why cold temperatures hurt EV range, charging times
EV drivers and automakers can decrease the impact on range and charging speed......»»
Link found between cold snaps during Roman Empire era and pandemics
A team of geoscientists, Earth scientists and environmental scientists affiliated with several institutions in Germany, the U.S. and the Netherlands has found a link between cold snaps and pandemics during the Roman Empire......»»
Save a Ton on Power with these Awesome Deals from EcoFlow!
A bit of prep always comes in handy - check what EcoFlow has in store with its exclusive deals! The post Save a Ton on Power with these Awesome Deals from EcoFlow! appeared first on Phandroid. With cold temperatures continuing to sweep acr.....»»
Scores of North Carolina sea turtles have died after being stunned by frigid temperatures
Scores of sea turtles stunned by cold temperatures along the North Carolina coast have died, officials said......»»
Auto supplier Ineos limits resin production because of cold weather in Texas
Ineos Olefins & Polymers USA, a supplier of key resins and thermoplastics to the auto industry, reportedly limited production of resins it makes at a Texas facility because of mechanical issues caused by freezing temperatures......»»
Cold-weather charging is another EV pain point for drivers
Freezing weather can deplete the EV battery and slow charging times, and the U.S. doesn't have enough public chargers to give drivers confidence in finding a station when they need it......»»
A new approach to monitoring ultrafast excitations in correlated systems
An international team of researchers have presented new ideas for ultrafast multi-dimensional spectroscopy of strongly correlated solids. Their work is published in Nature Photonics......»»
Two moon landing missions show the spaceflight struggle is real
Japan's space agency JAXA said its SLIM lander touched down on the moon, but a problem generating power may end the mission prematurely. Japan has become the fifth nation to land on the moon, but the sun may have the final say in how much life.....»»
How the Dyatlov Pass incident ties to "True Detective: Night Country"
Discover the real unsolved mystery that inspired "True Detective: Night Country" showrunner Issa López. True Detective: Night Country is diving into cold and treacherous territory. Set in the fictional town of Ennis, Alaska, its core mystery c.....»»
Pokémon with guns”: Palworld’s runaway Steam success should be a lesson for Game Freak
Op-ed: Dark comedy is part of the draw, but many want a game with bigger ideas. Enlarge (credit: Pocketpair) I'm whacking at a rock as the sun sets. The game is telling me that I am cold and hungry. But I need to collect.....»»
The janky Palworld’s success points to hunger for an actual grown-up Pokémon game
Op-ed: Dark comedy is part of the draw, but many want a game with bigger ideas. Enlarge (credit: Pocketpair) I'm whacking at a rock as the sun sets. The game is telling me that I am cold and hungry. But I need to collect.....»»
7.1 magnitude earthquake rattles part of western China, injuring 6 people and collapsing 47 homes
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck a sparsely populated part of China's western Xinjiang region early Tuesday, injuring six people and damaging or collapsing more than 120 homes in freezing cold weather, authorities said. The quake was the latest in a.....»»
Why the Polar Vortex Is Bad for Balloon Artists
Leave a balloon out in the cold and it’ll shrink and look pathetic. Sorry, but that’s the law—the ideal gas law......»»