Metal Lords’ Jaeden Martell on loving controlled chaos
Metal Lords actor Jaeden Martell opens up on his new film, why drumming speaks to him, and the allure of heavy metal......»»
New portable fluorescence sensors enable targeted detection of heavy metal chromium (III)
Prof. Jiang Changlong's research team from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a highly sensitive ratiometric fluorescent probe that can detect heavy metal trivalent chromium (Cr3+) in the environ.....»»
Single-step procedure synthesizes air-stable, nickel-containing catalyst with safe, cheap materials
Transition metal phosphides have been dreamed of as a potential replacement for noble metal catalysts for a while now. They are cheaper and available in sufficient quantities......»»
The OnePlus Nord 4 has something I haven’t seen on a phone in ages
The OnePlus 4 brings back the metal unibody back, a design trend that once dominated phones, but has largely been forgotten until now......»»
New separation process can efficiently mine rare earth metal europium from electronic waste
Rare earth metals are not as rare as their name suggests. However, they are indispensable for the modern economy. After all, these 17 metals are essential raw materials for digitalization and the energy transition......»»
Novel two-step electrolysis of water proposed for hydrogen production
A research team led by Prof. Chen Changlun from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with collaborators, developed advanced cobalt-doped nickel hydroxide bipolar electrodes and non-noble metal catalyst.....»»
Chemists develop chameleon-like molecular chain with dual ion binding capability
Everyday objects such as metal chains, handcuffs, and key rings are examples that demonstrate a unique combination of properties where hard, rigid rings are interlocked together to exhibit flexibility and strength as a whole, and as such enable them.....»»
Apple Watch SE may switch to an all-plastic chassis to lower costs
Apple is reported to have tested replacing the metal portion of the current Apple Watch SE case with rigid plastic to lower the cost.The current Apple Watch SE uses a nylon-composite material on its back side.Alongside reports of updated regular and.....»»
Desert-loving fungi and lichens pose deadly threat to 5,000-year-old rock art
The Negev desert of southern Israel is renowned for its unique rock art. Since at least the third millennium BCE, the hunters, shepherds, and merchants who roamed the Negev have left thousands of carvings (petroglyphs) on the rocks. These figures are.....»»
Catalysts with single non-noble metal component for efficient conversion of biomass-based chemicals
Utilization of biomass as the basic feedstock for the production and chemicals and energy storage has been demonstrated to be an important alternative to achieve sustainable society, which has attracted increasing interests in both academic and indus.....»»
New organic molecule shatters phosphorescence efficiency records and paves way for rare metal-free applications
A research team led by Osaka University discovered that the new organic molecule thienyl diketone shows high-efficiency phosphorescence. It achieved phosphorescence that is more than ten times faster than traditional materials, allowing the team to e.....»»
Eco-friendly solution for battery waste: New study unveils novel metal extraction technique
A new study led by researchers in Canada introduces a novel process for the extraction and separation of metals from spent alkaline batteries, offering a promising solution for efficient recycling of critical materials......»»
Could we replace Ingenuity with a swarm of robotic bees?
Humans finally achieved controlled flight on another planet for the first time just a few years ago. Ingenuity, the helicopter NASA sent to Mars, performed that difficult task admirably. It is now taking a well-deserved rest until some intrepid human.....»»
Michael Walsh’s Solo Exhibition is now Open at the Mirus Gallery
Michael Walsh was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is currently based in Oakland, California. The artist's utilization of metal fabrication/casting, CAD, Virtual Reality modeling, and 3D printing create a unique approach to sculpture making......»»
Apple"s new M2 iPad Air has a nine-core GPU, despite original claims to the contrary
Apple has quietly changed the M2 iPad Air's listed GPU core count from 10 cores to nine cores, and Metal benchmark testing suggests that the nine-core spec is accurate.Apple has corrected the GPU core count in the M2 iPad Air's description.The M2 iPa.....»»
Trout in mine-polluted rivers are genetically "isolated," new study shows
Trout living in rivers polluted by metal from old mines across the British Isles are genetically "isolated" from other trout, new research shows. The work appears in Diversity and Distributions......»»
Nissan"s Jeremie Papin to retailers: Throughput is on the way
Nissan Americas Chairperson Jeremie Papin says redesigned sheet metal, product-focused advertising and a supply better aligned with demand will drive foot traffic and profits to dealerships......»»
More Metal: Apple"s iPad Pro Magic Keyboards, compared
Apple updated its Magic Keyboard accessory at the same time as the iPad Pro range. This is what's updated in the new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro over the previous version.New Magic Keyboard [left], old Magic Keyboard [right]The Magic Keyboard for iPa.....»»
Porous materials and machine learning provide inexpensive microplastic monitoring method
Optical analysis and machine learning techniques can now readily detect microplastics in marine and freshwater environments using inexpensive porous metal substrates. Details of the method, developed by researchers at Nagoya University with collabora.....»»
Here’s a look at an unreleased Apple Watch silicone band with a metal buckle
Apple experiments with a lot of things inside its laboratories, and many of these experiments never see the light of day. One of these experiments is a quite intriguing silicone band for the that has a metal buckle. And thanks to a leaked prototype,.....»»
Researcher says not every exotic species needs to be controlled
Certain invasive exotic species, such as the red swamp crayfish, are harmful to our environment because they nibble on aquatic plants, dig burrows in banks, and transmit crayfish plague to native species. "But there are also non-native fish and crayf.....»»