Material Complexity Hurts Reusability, Repairability and Recyclability
Will we get to a point when smartphones actually last us 10 years? Continue reading........»»
Moles, birthmarks, red hair: The anatomical features used to accuse women of witchcraft in the 17th century
Throughout accounts of 17th-century witch trials in Europe and North America, physical features alone were considered undeniable proof of witchcraft. The belief was that the devil branded witches' bodies with symbolic, material marks—such as unusua.....»»
Researchers probe mechanical properties of silicon carbide
New research from the Ateneo de Manila University could pave the way for more durable versions of silicon carbide (SiC), a semiconductive ceramic material found mostly in space that has applications in everything from computer chips to spaceships......»»
“Impact printing” is a cement-free alternative to 3D-printed structures
Impact printing uses a high-velocity jet of material, fusing it into a structure. Recently, construction company ICON announced that it is close to completing the world’s larges.....»»
Modified metal-organic framework can capture benzene in the atmosphere to tackle a major health risk
Scientists have developed a new material capable of capturing the harmful chemical benzene from the polluted air, offering a potential solution for tackling a major health and environmental risk......»»
Save up to $100 on Apple"s 2024 iMac M4 with Best Buy Plus
My Best Buy Plus members can snap up the first material discounts on Apple's brand-new M4 iMac 24-inch.Save on Apple's new M4 iMac - Image credit: AppleSave $50 to $100 on retail configurations of Apple's 2024 M4 iMac, which was announced on Oct. 28......»»
Plastics: lifesaver turned environmental threat
Before it threatened biodiversity, the oceans and the global food chain, plastics saved lives and transformed societies as a durable, malleable and cheap material......»»
Protecting endangered bats with biomaterials
Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers are using a new bioderived material to 3D print custom roosting structures for endangered bats......»»
Largest-Ever Pair of Black Hole Jets Stretches 23 Million Light-Years
Supermassive black holes can expel jets of material so vast and powerful that they may shape the large-scale structure of the cosmos.....»»
Experts uncover stunning side effects of solar farms: "Introducing structural complexity into the environment"
Experts uncover stunning side effects of solar farms: "Introducing structural complexity into the environment".....»»
Researchers create dynamic polymer network material for recyclable high-sensitivity sensors
Professor Chiyoung Park of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at DGIST has developed a new material poised to advance high-sensitivity recyclable sensor technology. Working in collaboration with Professor U-hyeok Choi of Inha University.....»»
Scientists gain insight into the material defects that cause errors in quantum computing
A team of researchers, led by scientist Lin Zhou of Ames National Laboratory, has made important progress towards understanding the role of surface oxides in improving quantum computing circuits performance. Surface oxides are a primary cause of deco.....»»
F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes reduces the complexity of AI deployments
F5 announced BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes, an AI application delivery and security solution that equips service providers and large enterprises with a centralized control point to accelerate, secure, and streamline data traffic that flows into and out.....»»
Traveler warns of new danger after discovering terrifying item in hotel room bed: ‘Nightmare material’
Traveler warns of new danger after discovering terrifying item in hotel room bed: ‘Nightmare material’.....»»
Superconductivity offers new insights into quantum material MnBi₂Te₄
For the first time since the discovery of the material MnBi2Te4 (MBT), researchers at the University of Twente have successfully made it behave like a superconductor. This marks an important step in understanding MBT and is significant for future tec.....»»
Flexible thermoelectric fibers for wearables maintain stable energy performance in extreme environments
A thermoelectric material that can be used in wearable devices such as smart clothing and maintains stable thermal energy performance even in extreme environments has been developed by a team of Korean researchers. It has dramatically resolved the di.....»»
New benchmark helps solve the hardest quantum problems
From subatomic particles to complex molecules, quantum systems hold the key to understanding how the universe works. But there's a catch: when you try to model these systems, that complexity quickly spirals out of control—just imagine trying to pre.....»»
Hubble captures image of a spectacular ‘stellar volcano’
Hubble has homed in on a nearby star called R Aquarii, which is throwing out material for billions of miles around it......»»
Color complexity in social media posts leads to more engagement, new research shows
If you work in digital marketing, you don't need to be told a picture's worth a thousand words. More than half of content marketers say images are crucial for achieving their social media goals, and a staggering 70% of users prefer image-based posts.....»»
New light-induced material shows powerful potential for quantum applications
A class of material called perovskites, which have special electronic bonding with many applications, could be useful for quantum sensing......»»
The Pocuter Spectra sets a new standard for smartwatch repairability
This smartwatch promises total repairability and ease of access for all users. With only seven screws in total, it's exciting — but still needs time to cook......»»