Investigations of the polysomatism of antigorite under pressure
Antigorite is a type of serpentine, which is the most abundant hydrated mineral on the Earth. It is widely believed that this mineral is the main carrier of water deep into the Earth in subducting oceanic plates. It has a wavy structure along the a-a.....»»
Bidet Water Pressure | How To Adjust For Effective Result
Many people are adopting bidets to ensure better hygiene instead of solely relying on toilet paper for cleanliness. But a common problem that often crops up after a bidet is installed is that the water pressure is too low or high. And for peopl.....»»
Western Digital, SanDisk Extreme SSDs don’t store data safely, lawsuit says
The suit is seeking class-action certification. Enlarge / SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2's are water-resistant, but are they erase-your-data-and-become-unmountable-resistant? Amid ongoing pressure to address claim.....»»
Tesla didn"t fix Autopilot after fatal crash, engineers say
Tesla is in the cross-hairs of multiple investigations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over possible defects in Autopilot linked to at least 17 deaths since June 2021......»»
How gender inequality is hindering Japan"s economic growth
Japan's economy is under pressure from rising energy prices and defense costs and the impact of the pandemic. Plummeting birth rates and an aging population further threaten the sustainability of its labor market. A 2023 study by independent thinktan.....»»
Scientists reveal how sensory protein changes shape with nanometer resolution
The ability to sense mechanical stimuli, like touch or blood pressure, is essential to physiological processes in humans and across the animal kingdom. In a new study, Scripps Research scientists show how the sensory ion channel PIEZO1 changes shape.....»»
DNA evidence on dogs can help track down offenders
Canines are often used in tracking down criminals but forensic science researchers say they could also help provide crucial evidence in police investigations—by being a witness or resident at the crime scene......»»
Don"t just wait for the water firms—three things we can do right now to clean up Britain"s rivers
Britain's rivers and coasts are polluted—there's no escaping that fact—and water companies are coming under more and more pressure to fix things. Most recently, a law firm has announced its plans to take collective legal action against the UK's s.....»»
Researchers show cells communicate by pulling on a fiber network
Mechanics play a larger role in blood vessel formation and other developmental biology than previously thought. Cells appear to respond to mechanical signals, such as pressure. Through the extracellular matrix, a network of fibrous proteins, cells ca.....»»
Gurucul launches Sme AI to improve threat detection and response capabilities
Gurucul has launched its new generative AI capability called Sme (Subject Matter Expert) to accelerate threat detection, supercharge security investigations and automate responses. Sme AI empowers Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts with powerf.....»»
South American summit seeks roadmap to save Amazon
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and fellow South American leaders face pressure to set out bold solutions to save the damaged Amazon as they open a summit Tuesday on the world's biggest rainforest......»»
Starliner undergoing three independent investigations as flight slips to 2024
"The design changes were, I would say, minimal." Enlarge / The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is seen landing in this 30-second exposure in 2019. (credit: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani) A Boeing official said Monday that th.....»»
Rivian poised to report Q2 earnings as EV price war heats up
EV makers are cutting prices, including Tesla on its crossovers and Ford on its F-150 Lightning pickup. Incentives are also rising, putting pressure on Rivian as it ramps up production, analysts say......»»
Smartphone sales are plummeting again - even Apple is feeling the squeeze
Big players feel the pressure as smartphone sales fall once again......»»
Steering failures are Tesla’s new federal safety worry
Steering failure is the latest in a string of safety investigations into Tesla EVs. Enlarge / There's already one open federal safety probe into whether or not these steering wheels can detach. Now a new investigation concerns re.....»»
Musk and building inspectors in standoff over giant neon X sign [Updated]
There are currently two active investigations into Twitter's HQ signage changes. Enlarge (credit: JOSH EDELSON / Contributor | AFP) "Wtf is X" was trending Monday morning as the Twitter app logo on devices everywhere sud.....»»
Musk and building inspectors in standoff over giant neon X sign
There are currently two active investigations into Twitter's HQ signage changes. Enlarge (credit: JOSH EDELSON / Contributor | AFP) "Wtf is X" was trending Monday morning as the Twitter app logo on devices everywhere sud.....»»
Secrets wrapped in fabric: How a study of 100 decomposing piglet bodies will help solve criminal cases
Until the late 19th century, the success of criminal investigations largely hung on witness reports and (often extorted) confessions. A lack of scientific tools meant investigators needed advanced deductive reasoning abilities—and even then they'd.....»»
Viral New Superconductivity Claims Leave Many Scientists Skeptical
Researchers say they have discovered a new room-temperature ambient-pressure superconductor, but many scientists are unconvinced.....»»
Curved post-garnet phase boundary may explain puzzling subducting slabs and upwelling plumes
An international research group led by Dr. Takayuki Ishii from HPSTAR and Okayama University, Institute for Planetary Materials, has precisely determined the temperature dependence of the high-pressure phase transition pressure of a mantle mineral of.....»»
Korean team claims to have created the first room-temperature, ambient-pressure superconductor
A team of physicists affiliated with several institutions in South Korea is claiming to have created the elusive room-temperature/ambient-pressure superconducting material. Their work has not yet been peer reviewed. They have posted two papers on the.....»»