GM to get renewably produced steel from ArcelorMittal
Material will be supplied from ArcelorMittal Dofasco in Hamilton, Ontario, and shipments are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2023......»»
Surfactants can cause toxic chemicals in aerosols to last longer in the air
Research led by the University of Birmingham has found that hazardous chemicals commonly encountered in aerosols, such as those produced by cooking and cleaning, can be "protected" in 3D structures formed by surfactants, causing them to last longer i.....»»
Apple announces iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max with titanium case, USB-C, Action button, A17
Apple has officially announced the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max during its “Wonderlust” fall event. The new Pro models use a brushed titanium case in place of stainless steel. more….....»»
Here’s how much lighter (and thicker) the iPhone 15 Pro will be
The switch from stainless steel to titanium is expected to make the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly lighter than their predecessors. On Friday, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman gave us an idea of how drastic this change to expect. A new ru.....»»
Nudging food delivery customers to forgo the fork drastically cuts plastic waste, study shows
In 2021, more than 400 million metric tons of plastic waste were produced worldwide, and it is predicted that the world's plastic waste growth will continue to outpace the efforts to reduce plastic pollution in the coming decades......»»
7 Best Sink Protector of 2023 | Sink Mats & Grids Reviewed
Are you worried about accidental slips that may ruin your delicate glassware or cause scratches to the kitchen washbowl? A sink protector is a perfect solution. Wash bowls today are crafted from copper, stainless steel, natural stone, ceramic, and fi.....»»
11 Best Saw Horses on the Market Today
As a sawhorse forms the core of your workspace, it’s always necessary to have a work stand that’s extremely portable and flexible. From the 15th-century wood stands to the 21st-century durable steel ones, saw horses have come a long way. And toda.....»»
Apple"s own 5G modem is now expected to arrive in 2025
In a note surrounding other 5G modem manufacturers, Ming-Chi Kuo has confirmed his belief that an Apple-produced 5G modem will arrive at some point in 2025.The original and second-generation iPhone SEThe rumors about an Apple modem are more solid tha.....»»
Fermentation processes for the production of biohydrogen as an alternative energy carrier
Hydrogen is considered a clean and efficient energy carrier that will have broad applications in the future—as a fuel for cars, buses, for houses heating, or as an energy storage. However, it is currently mainly produced from fossil fuels. In order.....»»
Team develops novel sponge-based triboelectric nanogenerator for corrosion protection in transportation systems
Corrosion causes significant losses to various industries. Cathodic protection is used to protect steel in marine industries. Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) converts mechanical energy into electricity based on triboelectrification and electrosta.....»»
Study reveals molecular mechanism underlying cross-membrane transport of plant hormone abscisic acid
Abscisic acid (ABA) is a key plant hormone produced in response to abiotic stress such as drought and salt. It is mainly synthesized in roots and vascular tissues and transported to specific sites to exert physiological functions. Several ABA transpo.....»»
U.S. Steel bidding war shines light on scramble for electrical steel
The bidding war for U.S. Steel could have implications for the small but rapidly growing domestic market for electrical steel, an ultrathin material vital for the auto industry as it makes more EVs......»»
Newly discovered fungus helps destroy a harmful food toxin
Patulin (C7H6O4), a mycotoxin produced by several types of fungi, is toxic to a variety of life forms, including humans, mammals, plants, and microorganisms. In particular, environments lacking proper hygienic measures during food production are susc.....»»
Idaho"s Silver Valley is still at risk 50 years after mine fire caused largest lead-poisoning case in US history
On Sept. 3, 1973, a fire swept through the baghouse of the Bunker Hill mine in Idaho's Silver Valley. The building was designed to filter pollutants produced by smelting, the melting of rocks that separates metal from its ore. The gases produced in t.....»»
New giant planet shows evidence of possible planetary collisions
A Neptune-sized planet denser than steel has been discovered by an international team of astronomers, who believe its composition could be the result of a giant planetary clash......»»
New images use AI to provide more detail on Maui fires
Michigan State University researchers have produced new detailed maps of the devastating fires in Maui, which can be used to help work out where and when the fires occurred to guide where postfire remediation activities should be prioritized and to a.....»»
Examining the role of LhWRKY44 in anthocyanin accumulation
Anthocyanins are a group within the flavonoid family of plant secondary metabolites that determine the color of flowers and organs and protect plants from reactive oxygen species produced under environmental stresses......»»
iPhone 15 production cut by 11 million units over supply snags – analyst
There’s a ritual around every new iPhone release, and we’re crossing one of the final steps before launch. First, analysts predict how many tens of millions of new models will be produced. Some time passes, then last minute reports of producti.....»»
Poll: Which rumored iPhone 15 Pro color would you choose?
Over the last few days, we’ve heard a lot of rumors when it comes to the colors of the iPhone 15 Pro. Since Apple is replacing the stainless steel frame with a new one made of titanium, the company is also expected to introduce new colors to match.....»»
‘Gran Turismo’ review: Neill Blomkamp sucks the fun out of racing
A movie splattered with the PlayStation insignia, Gran Turismo's tagline, "from gamer to racer," is both its marketing slogan and guiding credo. Of course, the Sony gaming platform (whose eponymous movie wing, PlayStation Studios, also produced the f.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro: How much lighter will titanium be versus stainless steel?
iPhone 15 Pro will rely on a titanium frame instead of stainless steel, and that should make for a noticeably lighter device. How much lighter are we talking? more….....»»