Insulation using popcorn?
Building insulation has become an increasingly important topic in recent years. Good exterior insulation reduces heating costs, which means lower CO2 emissions. Nowadays, sustainable natural insulation materials are already available for the interior.....»»
A novel thermal insulation material for ultra-high temperature applications: Hierarchical porous high-entropy ceramics
Thermal insulation material is a critical part of the thermal protection system (TPS) of hypersonic vehicles. Recently, high-entropy ceramics have attracted great attention in thermal insulation for their low thermal conductivity due to the scatterin.....»»
Energy efficiency may also keep rodents at bay
Sealing leaky windows, filling gaps in doors, and installing efficient insulation will not only decrease wasteful energy usage, it also may reduce rodent infestations, a new study recently published in Environmental Research Letters found......»»
Popcorn, the Ultimate Snack, May Have Truly Ancient Origins
Popcorn might be more than 6,000 years old, an anthropologist explains.....»»
Plex, where people typically avoid Hollywood fees, now offers movie rentals
Users have one more place to turn when their usual options don't pan out. Enlarge / Because sometimes your friend Tim, the one with all the legal media, is having server issues, but it's movie night and the popcorn is already mad.....»»
Core-shell "chemical looping" boosts efficiency of greener approach to ethylene production
Ethylene is sometimes called the most important chemical in the petrochemical industry because it serves as the feedstock for a huge range of everyday products. It's used to produce antifreeze, vinyl, synthetic rubber, foam insulation, and plastics o.....»»
Size and shape of inhaled asbestos nanofibers may be exclusively responsible for pulmonary fibrosis
The pathogenic potential of inhaling the inert fibrous nanomaterials used in thermal insulation (such as asbestos or fiberglass) is actually connected not to their chemical composition, but instead to their geometrical characteristics and size. The r.....»»
3 horror movies on Prime Video you need to watch in September
As you prep for Halloween and everything spooky, add these three horror movies on Amazon Prime Video to your watch list, then break out the popcorn......»»
German circus replaces live animals with holograms
The smell of sawdust and popcorn fills the air. The clowns, acrobats and magicians are all in place......»»
New paint gives extra insulation, saving on energy, costs, and carbon emissions
Stanford University scientists have invented a new kind of paint that can keep homes and other buildings cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, significantly reducing energy use, costs, and greenhouse gas emissions......»»
Study reveals genetic secrets of America"s favorite snack
In its simplest form, popcorn is pretty uncomplicated. Most supermarket varieties offer the choice of two kernel colors, yellow or white, and two kernel shapes, pointed or pearl. When popped, the flake typically expands into one of two shapes: mushro.....»»
Immortals of Aveum delivers on its ‘fantasy Call of Duty’ promise
Based on our demo at Summer Game Fest, Immortals of Aveum is shaping up to be a perfect summer popcorn game......»»
Despite market share loss, Japan IC substrate supplier influence on semi industry still strong, says DIGITIMES Research
As IC packaging trends toward high density and multiple layers, IC substrates that use Ajinomoto Build-up Film (ABF) as an insulation material (also called ABF substrates) are gaining market attention. Japan was once a major IC substrate provider, bu.....»»
Statuses of Japan IC substrate industry
As IC packaging trends toward high density and multiple layers, IC substrates that use Ajinomoto Build-up Film (ABF) as an insulation material (also called ABF substrates) are gaining market attention. Japan was once a major IC substrate provider, bu.....»»
Sustainable and more efficient method for sound absorption and thermal insulation
Researchers at Aalto University have discovered a new way to use biowaste to provide sound absorption and thermal insulation......»»
The man in the monkey nut coat: How a 1940s scientist made "vegan wool" from peanuts
Woolen clothing has been around for as long as humans have been wearing clothes and sheep have been domesticated. Indeed, our distant ancestors used sheep for three things: food, clothing and shelter—wool makes good insulation and helps to keep in.....»»
Framework structure with nanoscopic insulation enables components for soft robotics and flexible electronics
Classical robots, such as those used for manufacturing, can lift heavy loads and repeat automated processes precisely. But they are too rigid and bulky for delicate work and interaction with humans. The research field of soft robotics works on the de.....»»
Foams used in car seats and mattresses are hard to recycle—a new plant-based version avoids polyurethane"s health risks
A new plant-based substitute for polyurethane foam eliminates the health risk of the material, commonly found in insulation, car seats and other types of cushioning, and it's more environmentally sustainable, our new research shows......»»
Some day soon we might be making popcorn with infrared poppers
It's fast, energy efficient, environmentally friendly compared to conventional heating Enlarge / In the future, our kitchen gadgets might include an infrared popcorn popper. There's rarely time to write about every c.....»»
Autoneum workers end strike after new contract reached
Around 270 workers at an Autoneum plant in Bloomsburg, Pa., have reached an agreement with the Swiss automotive insulation supplier, ending a nearly week long strike by Local 1700......»»
Workers go on strike at key automotive insulation plant in Pa.
The Swiss sound and heat insulation systems supplier works with almost every major automaker, including General Motors, Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis......»»