Looking to sea urchins for stronger ceramic foams
Ling Li, assistant professor in Virginia Tech's Department of Mechanical Engineering, has unlocked a mystery in the porous microstructures of sea urchin exoskeletons that could lead to the creation of lightweight synthetic ceramics. His findings were.....»»
iPhone 15"s Ceramic Shield survives bird attack in new ad
Apple's latest ad is "Swoop," a 30-second spot promoting the durability of the iPhone 15 because of its Ceramic Shield glass covering.Still from Apple's new "Swoop" adLike a stylized remake of Daphne du Maurier and Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds," the.....»»
Innovative membrane platform enables analysis "down to a handful of gas atoms"
Northwestern University researchers have developed a novel method to host gas molecules as they are being analyzed in real time, using honeycomb structures found in nature as inspiration for an ultra-thin ceramic membrane they incorporated to encase.....»»
A peek into the cooking pot: Burnt food remains document 5,000-year-old food preparation
Researchers from the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1266 at Kiel University (CAU) have been able to prove, in the first archaeobotanical study of burnt food residues on the surface of ceramic vessels, how varied the meals prepared in Eastern Hol.....»»
All Azure Ingot locations in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Azure Ingots are the only way to make your swords and bow stronger in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. If you want both at max power, you will need them all......»»
Concrete made stronger and more durable with resin
Engineering structures made of concrete, steel, or other materials are subject to vibrations and stress. Because of this, small cracks appear, which grow and eventually lead to destruction. This phenomenon is called "fatigue failure.".....»»
Invasive, carnivorous frogs are now breeding in Georgia, biologists say
An invasive species of carnivorous tree frogs that feed on native wildlife are now breeding in Georgia, a sign that the amphibians have gained a stronger foothold in the state, biologists say......»»
LastPass prompting users to set a stronger master password after major security incident
LastPass faced a major attack in 2022 after hackers gained access to sensitive user data through an exploit found on the computer of one of the engineers working for the company. More than two years after this incident, LastPass has now announced new.....»»
Researchers develop fast and energy-saving synthesis method for new electrocatalysts
Researchers from the Bavarian Center for Battery Technology and the "SolTech" research network at the University of Bayreuth have presented a new production method for electrocatalysts: a fast, low-temperature synthesis of special ceramic materials (.....»»
Less asphalt gives way to stronger trees in urban areas, finds study
Trees planted in urban areas can provide shade and contribute to a lower air temperature. For these services to be optimal, it is important to let asphalt give way to trees, according to research from the University of Gothenburg......»»
Study shows exoskeletons of insects become stronger when raised under higher mechanical load
Scientists from the Hochschule Bremen (HSB)—City University of Applied Sciences used a centrifuge to show that the exoskeletons of insects become stronger when they are raised under higher mechanical load. This fundamental knowledge is important to.....»»
iPhone assembler Foxconn expects strong sales for the holiday quarter
iPhone assembler Foxconn had already predicted “significant growth” during the holiday quarter, but now says that October and November have been even stronger than expected. The company told investors that its November revenue hit T$650 billio.....»»
Global Integrity QTel protects voice, messaging, and video conversations
Global Integrity announced the newest version of the company’s secure communications solution, QTel, which offers advanced features and stronger encryption. Formerly Qphone, the new QTel provides a unique approach that ensures security and privacy.....»»
Report: Despite stronger fears of gun violence, California immigrants far less likely to own firearms than citizens
Among Latinos and Asians living in California, immigrants are less likely than citizens to own a firearm and more likely to report being afraid of becoming a victim of gun violence, according to a new study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Rese.....»»
Researchers boost vaccines and immunotherapies with machine learning to drive more effective treatments
Small molecules called immunomodulators can help create more effective vaccines and stronger immunotherapies to treat cancer......»»
Apple Music fraud falls by 30% after beefing up protections
Apple Music fraud has fallen by 30% in the past year, says a new report, after the company implemented stronger protection against so-called streaming manipulation. The most obvious example of streaming fraud is where a musician uses a network of.....»»
FCC images show Apple Watch Ultra prototype with black ceramic back
The Apple Watch Ultra’s design differs from traditional Apple Watch models. In addition to the titanium body, there’s the flat glass covering the display, reinforced buttons, and a gray ceramic back to match the titanium finish. However, changing.....»»
New study reveals the crucial role of herbivorous fishes and sea urchins in restoring Caribbean coral reefs
A new study by Dr. Lindsay Spiers (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) and Professor Thomas Frazer (College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida), published in PeerJ presents crucial findings on the feeding preferences.....»»
Tech leaders struggle to keep up with AI advances
New data reveals artificial intelligence is challenging organizations in significant ways, with only 15% of global tech leaders reporting they are prepared for the demands of generative AI and 88% saying stronger regulation of AI is essential, accord.....»»
How do bacteria actually become resistant to antibiotics?
"What doesn't kill me makes me stronger," originally coined by Friedrich Nietzsche in 1888, is a perfect description of how bacteria develop antibiotic resistance......»»
Can we eat our way through an exploding sea urchin problem?
Longspined sea urchins are native to temperate waters around New South Wales. But as oceans heat up, their range has expanded more than 650km, through eastern Victoria and south to Tasmania. Their numbers are exploding in the process, clear-felling k.....»»