How a transparent conductor responds to strain
Liquid crystal displays, touchscreens, and many solar cells rely on thin-film crystalline materials that are both electrically conductive and optically transparent. But the material most widely used in these applications, indium tin oxide (ITO), is b.....»»
Newly identified compound binds to Shiga toxin to reduce its toxicity
A strain of E. coli bacteria called enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) is known to cause several gastrointestinal disorders, which include bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps, by damaging the intestinal lining. When accompanied with fatal systemic com.....»»
Inefficient building electrification risks prolonging fossil fuel use
A new study finds that decarbonization pathways need to incorporate more efficient electric heating technologies and more renewable energy sources to minimize strain on the U.S. electric grid during increased electricity usage from heating in Decembe.....»»
Light polarization creates art, explains mathematical concepts
The polarization of light underpins a variety of recent technological innovations, including 3D cinema and LCDs. In LCDs, tiny electronically controllable liquid crystal elements are sandwiched between polarizers. If, instead, other transparent polar.....»»
What’s better than Nothing? Something. Dbrand iPhone skin shows your phone’s internals
The Nothing Phone launched this week, and the most distinctive thing about the design is a transparent rear cover to reveal the internals of the device – along with some funky lights. You can now give your iPhone 13 Pro Max the same look with a ne.....»»
Haiti"s 1860 Jour de Pâques earthquakes may have released strain in key fault zone
Using details from historical newspaper accounts and letters, seismologists have learned more about Haiti's 1860 Jour de Pâques (Easter Sunday) earthquake sequence, and how it might have impacted the country's most recent devastating earthquakes......»»
A nasty new malware strain is stealing data from Linux devices
OrBit is good at hiding, even though some antivirus programs can now notice it......»»
Mining"s effect on fish warrants better science-based policies
A new paper published in Science Advances synthesizes the impact of metal and coal mines on salmon and trout in northwestern North America, and highlights the need for more complete and transparent science to inform mining policy......»»
Historical irrigation leaves long-lasting legacies on the prairie
A hallmark of environmental science is understanding how ecosystems respond to global change. Much of this research focuses on short-term ecosystem responses, such as how an ecosystem responds to a sudden onset of drought. But previous conditions can.....»»
Highly antibiotic-resistant strain of MRSA that arose in pigs can jump to humans
A new study has found that a highly antibiotic-resistant strain of the superbug MRSA—methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus—has emerged in livestock in the last 50 years, probably due to widespread antibiotic use in pig farming......»»
Poliovirus Detected in London Sewage, U.K. Officials Warn
The detected strain can sometimes cause severe disease in people who are not vaccinated against polio -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Meta is saving millions of dollars thanks to this clever memory hack
Transparent memory offloading (TMO) saves up to almost a third of memory per server......»»
Discovery of new COVID infection mechanism offers clue to SARS-CoV-2 leap to humans
The original SARS-CoV-2 viral strain that emerged in early 2020 was able to latch on to sugars known as sialic acids, found on the surface of human cells, an ability that later strains did not retain......»»
Poliovirus Detected in London Sewage, UK Officials Warn
The detected strain can sometimes cause severe disease in people who are not vaccinated against polio -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
How holographic interferometry could influence the future
Holographic interferometry is the technique of measuring stress, strain, and vibration with light. It is defined by the wavelength of light, finding flaws in structural bonds. It makes full use of a hologram's ability to reproduce the optical field r.....»»
Korean truckers end weeklong strike
Striking truckers in South Korea reached an agreement with the government, ending a weeklong strike that added to the global supply chains strain......»»
Tyrosine chassis for sustainable, high-yield production of useful compounds in yeast smart cells
Kobe University researchers have successfully developed a tyrosine chassis (a strain of microorganism with high tyrosine productivity) in the yeast Pichia pastoris through rational engineering. In addition they used this tyrosine chassis to develop s.....»»
This advanced new malware strain leaves you practically defenceless
Kaspersky warns WinDealer gathers an "impressive" amount of data, and is distributed via a man-on-the-side attacks.....»»
VTT develops transparent cellulose film to replace traditional plastic in food packaging
Food packages fulfill their most important tasks when they protect food and minimize waste. Thin plastic films are nevertheless difficult to recycle, and they often end up in the wrong places after use......»»
Transparency on demand: A novel process can render artificial materials transparent or even entirely invisible
Space, the final frontier. The starship Enterprise pursues its mission to explore the galaxy, when all communication channels are suddenly cut off by an impenetrable nebula. In many episodes of the iconic TV series, the valiant crew must "tech the te.....»»
Severe water shortages strain wheat harvest in Iraq
Salah Chelab crushed a husk of wheat plucked from his sprawling farmland south of Baghdad and inspected its seeds in the palm of one hand. They were several grams lighter than he hoped......»»