Materials scientist describes new world order for glasses, liquids
In 1543, Copernicus pitched the heliocentric idea that the Earth orbited the sun. His theory took 150 years to catch on and more than 400 years for the Vatican to officially accept it. Likewise, distinguished materials scientist Takeshi Egami has spe.....»»
Climate change could overwhelm sewage systems. Here"s how green infrastructure could help
Aside from hotter summers and melting glaciers, climate change is transforming how, when and where rain falls. This challenges much of the world's sewer systems, especially with the added strains of population growth and increased urbanization......»»
7 best comic book movies and TV shows of 2024, ranked
Though the world has experienced superhero fatigue, 2024 had a refreshing batch of hit comic book films and shows like Deadpool & Wolverine and The Penguin......»»
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet: everything we know so far
Naughty Dog is heading into uncharted space with its new game set in a sci-fi world called Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Here's all we know so far......»»
Building concrete on Mars from local materials
Imagine you've just gotten to Mars as part of the first contingent of settlers. Your first challenge: build a long-term habitat using local materials. Those might include water from the polar caps mixed with specific surface soils. They might even re.....»»
Genetic test will help safeguard quinoa from downy mildew
Quinoa's grain-like seed offers a flavorful, nutrition-packed addition to soups, salads and side dishes, as well as ingredient for cereals, snacks and pasta. But in order for this versatile seed to get from farm field to table, quinoa growers must be.....»»
The future existence of the purple-crowned fairy-wren depends on strong climate action
A new report from Deakin University researchers in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature—Australia (WWF—Australia) outlines the concerning reality facing Australia's wildlife as global temperatures continue to rise......»»
I’m really worried about the future of smart glasses
The Ray-Ban Meta have put smart glasses in a great place, but I'm worried about the situation going into 2025 and fear history may be about to repeat itself......»»
RunSafe Security Platform enhances risk management with automation
RunSafe Security has released the RunSafe Security Platform that automates risk identification, exploit prevention, and runtime software monitoring. Now, developers can generate a high-fidelity software bill of materials (SBOM) at build time, ensurin.....»»
2D materials boost p-type transistor performance, paving way for future tech
After dominating the electronics industry for decades, conventional silicon-based transistors are gradually approaching their limits, which is preventing engineers from further reducing their size without affecting their performance. To continue adva.....»»
World"s oldest mammalian ancestor discovered in Mallorca
An international research team led by the Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont (ICP) and the Museu Balear de Ciències Naturals (MUCBO | MBCN) have described a fossil animal that lived between 270 and 280 million years ago in present-da.....»»
Patients whose allergies cause the sniffles have different fungi living in their noses, scientists discover
Nearly a quarter of Portuguese adults have allergies that cause a runny nose. This respiratory disease, formally called allergic rhinitis and frequently associated with asthma, is a common problem around the world, and the upper airway is a key targe.....»»
Waymo is taking its robotaxis overseas for the first time
Waymo is heading overseas for the first time, with its robotaxis about to hit the streets of one of the world's busiest cities......»»
Blackmagic"s new camera for Apple Vision Pro content has a hefty $29,995 price tag
The Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive camera for Apple Vision Pro content was made available for pre-order, with shipments to customers expected in early 2025. Here's what it can do, and who it's for.The Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive camera is availabl.....»»
Physics and emote design: Quantifying clarity in digital images
When analyzing artworks, understanding the visual clarity of compositions is crucial. Inspired by digital artists, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) researchers from the Mechanics and Materials Unit have created a metric to quantify.....»»
Stem cell transplants could save the world"s corals, say researchers
Climate change is bleaching and killing off vast amounts of the world's coral due to rising sea temperatures. Dr. Benyamin Rosental of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and his colleagues have proposed an out of the box potential solution: transplan.....»»
Study reveals untapped potential in Switzerland"s wood material flows
Switzerland has set itself a goal that is as ambitious as it is necessary: net zero by 2050. One of the most important raw materials on the road to a climate-neutral future is wood. This renewable natural resource binds CO2 from the atmosphere as it.....»»
New climate chemistry model finds "non-negligible" impacts of potential hydrogen fuel leakage
As the world looks for ways to stop climate change, much discussion focuses on using hydrogen instead of fossil fuels, which emit climate-warming greenhouse gases (GHGs) when they're burned. The idea is appealing. Burning hydrogen doesn't emit GHGs t.....»»
Research explores nanobubble stability and its real-world implications
Gases are essential for many chemical reactions, and bubbles are one way for these gases to be held in solution. When compared to larger bubbles, nanobubbles have increased stability—meaning that they can remain in a solution longer without popping.....»»
Stellar Blade will major holiday-themed update tomorrow
Stellar Blade is getting a free, holiday-themed update that brings all the festivities of the season into the world of Xion......»»
Two 98-inch TCL TVs are 50% off today at Best Buy and Walmart
It’s only a matter of time before these 98-inch TCL TVs are back to full price! Order the 98-inch Q6 Series for $1,500 and the QM8 Series for $3,000......»»