High-energy-density cubic gauche nitrogen successfully synthesized at atmospheric pressure
A research group led by Prof. Wang Xianlong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has successfully synthesized high-energy-density materials cubic gauche nitrogen (cg-N) at atmospheric pressure by treating.....»»
What Trump Can—And Probably Can’t—Do to Reverse U.S. Climate Policy
The new president-elect can go beyond just pulling out of the Paris Agreement. But it may be more difficult to roll back clean energy policies.....»»
Melting Glaciers Are Causing Billions of Dollars of Damage
Thawing ice, from the high peaks to the poles, is producing extraordinarily expensive floods, infrastructure damage and losses to tourism and fishing.....»»
Sonos Arc Ultra review: Stellar sound like no other
As a longtime Sonos user, I was excited when I first learned that Sonos was updating its soundbar lineup to add a new high-end model. … The post Sonos Arc Ultra review: Stellar sound like no other appeared first on BGR. Sonos A.....»»
Can self-employment delay retirement? Only if you are healthy and wealthy
Self-employment can provide an alternative career transition to retirement, but only for those in good health and in high-paying careers, research from Trinity Business School reveals......»»
Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX review: too expensive for plastic
Asus finally has a Hall Effect keyboard with the Falchion Ace HFX, but its high price and all-plastic build hold the keyboard back......»»
How cybersecurity failures are draining business budgets
Security leaders feel under increasing pressure to provide assurances around cybersecurity, exposing them to greater personal risk – yet many lack the data and resources to accurately report and close cybersecurity gaps, according to Panaseer. The.....»»
Robotic AI performs successful surgery after watching videos for training
AI robot trained by watching videos successfully performs surgery......»»
Researchers Give Animal Cells the Ability to Photosynthesize for the First Time
A Japanese team has developed a technique to insert chloroplasts isolated from algae into animal cells, a feat that could revolutionize sustainable energy and how artificial meat and organs are created......»»
CMS develops new AI algorithm to detect anomalies at the Large Hadron Collider
In the quest to uncover the fundamental particles and forces of nature, one of the critical challenges facing high-energy experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is ensuring the quality of the vast amounts of data collected. To do this, data q.....»»
Researchers use high-resolution images to create model that predicts landslide risk in coastal areas
São Sebastião, a municipality on the coast of São Paulo state in Brazil that was partially cut off from the rest of the country in February 2023 after a period of torrential rain, had more than 1,000 landslide points, according to an inventory pro.....»»
Early Black Friday Logitech deals 2024: mice, webcams, and more
We've picked out some great early Black Friday Logitech deals for anyone looking for new high-end gaming accessories. We also have some great buying advice......»»
How "clean" does a quantum computing test facility need to be?
Now is the time to banish low-level radioactive energy sources from facilities that house and conduct experiments with superconducting qubits, according to a pair of recently published studies. Significantly improving quantum device coherence times i.....»»
Kino 1.2 adds Camera Control features, Grade preset sorting, and more
The team behind Halide is back with an update to their video capture app Kino. Version 1.2 introduces support for Camera Control on iPhone 16, high frame rate support tuned for iPhone 16 Pro, and a new app icon that’s less HAL 9000 and more film re.....»»
Firefly Aerospace rakes in more cash as competitors struggle for footing
The Series D fundraising round was "oversubscribed" and netted Firefly $175 million. Firefly Aerospace, a Texas-based company resurrected from bankruptcy, is riding high these day.....»»
How are nanostructures created? Imaging techniques unveil secrets of electrodeposition
Metallic nanoparticles, consisting of a few to several thousand atoms or simple molecules, are attracting significant interest. Electrodes coated with layers of nanoparticles (nanolayers) are particularly useful in areas such as energy production, se.....»»
Agrivoltaics for sustainable food, energy and water management in East Africa
Combining solar power production with agriculture can significantly boost crop yields, conserve water and generate low-carbon electricity for areas particularly vulnerable to climate change, a new study has shown......»»
Fine-tuning ion exchange membranes for better energy storage
Researchers at Imperial College London, supported by colleagues at a range of other institutions, have published a study in Nature that will help fine-tune a new class of ion exchange membranes. The results should make it possible to build longer las.....»»
Scientists develop a phase-transformable membrane for efficient gas separation
Industrial gas separation, essential for clean energy and environmental protection, demands efficiency and adaptability. Current materials, however, lack the flexibility to selectively separate gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen (H2) while.....»»
Physicists achieve high-precision imaging of complex molecules using highly charged ions
A new study published in Physical Review Letters and led by researchers from the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has demonstrated that a Coulomb explosion induced by highly charged ions is a unique tool for.....»»
New platinum-nickel core-shell catalyst shows stability for oxygen reduction reactions
Electrocatalysis is a key technology for sustainable energy, and understanding how catalysts work is crucial for improving their performance. One of the challenges in using platinum (Pt) as a catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel c.....»»