Molybdenene—the "metallic" relative of graphene
Two-dimensional materials like graphene show fascinating properties such as superconductivity, extraordinary strength and exotic quantum phenomena. Scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich, together with partners from the Indian Institute of Technolog.....»»
New research shows how octopuses may have evolved
A new paper in Genome Biology and Evolution indicates that a type of octopus appears to have evolved independently to develop something resembling a shell, despite having lost the genetic code that produced actual shells in its ancestors and relative.....»»
Sensing food temperature and freshness using laser-induced graphene on eco-friendly and biodegradable commercial paper
A research group led by Prof. Seung Hwan Ko from the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering in Seoul National University has developed new technology for sensing food temperature and freshness using laser-induced graphene on eco-friendly and biodegradable c.....»»
High entropy alloys: Structural disorder and magnetic properties
High entropy alloys or HEAs consist of five or more different metallic elements and are an extremely interesting class of materials with a great diversity of potential applications. Since the macroscopic properties of HEAs are strongly dependent on i.....»»
Gold mining threatens "forest giraffe" in DR Congo
Gold mining in a Democratic Republic of Congo national park is threatening the okapi, a stripy-legged relative of the giraffe, civil society groups warned on Tuesday......»»
8 things to do before giving your older family member an iPhone or iPad
Before you give an older relative a new iPhone or iPad, you can simplify the headaches afterward by setting these things up first......»»
Graphene improves circuits in flexible and wearable electronics
At 200 times stronger than steel, graphene has been hailed as a super material of the future since its discovery in 2004. The ultrathin carbon material is an incredibly strong electrical and thermal conductor, making it a perfect ingredient to enhanc.....»»
Scientists discover they can pull water molecules apart using graphene electrodes
Writing in Nature Communications, a team led by Dr. Marcelo Lozada-Hidalgo based at the National Graphene Institute (NGI) used graphene as an electrode to measure both the electrical force applied on water molecules and the rate at which these break.....»»
Triassic specimen found to be early relative of pterosaurs a century after its discovery
A new study of a tiny Triassic fossil reptile first discovered over 100 years ago in the north east of Scotland has revealed it to be a close relative of the species that would become pterosaurs—iconic flying reptiles of the age of the dinosaurs......»»
Invisibility cloak: Clothing company says garments that make the wearer invisible are only 5-10 years away
Vollebak embedded the coat with 42 panels of graphene, a highly conductive material that some companies, like Samsung, believe can provide longer-lasting and faster-charging batteries. In fact, Professor Coskun Kocabas of UoM says the material works.....»»
Apple Car team reforming before end of 2022 says Ming-Chi Kuo
After some years of relative silence, the Apple Car team is said to be restarting work, with a potential reformation of the group before the end of the year, Ming-Chi Kuo believes.Apple CarAnalyst Ming-Chi Kuo took to Twitter on Wednesday with a sing.....»»
How to start or expand your HomeKit smart home with Aqara
Creating a smart home network can be difficult to start for newcomers, but with a few HomeKit devices like those from Aqara, you can get up and running with relative ease.Many tech-focused people dream of setting up a smart home, one that is full of.....»»
Commvault Metallic ThreatWise proactively detects unknown and zero-day threats
Commvault releases Metallic ThreatWise, an early warning system that proactively surfaces unknown and zero-day threats to minimize compromised data and business impact. According to Enterprise Strategy Group, only 12% of the IT directors surveyed ind.....»»
First 3D renders from JunoCam data reveal "frosted cupcake" clouds on Jupiter
Animations of the relative heights of the cloud tops of Jupiter reveal delicately textured swirls and peaks that resemble the frosting on top of a cupcake. The results have been presented today by citizen scientist and professional mathematician and.....»»
Star Wars Carbonized Black Series Figures Are in Stock
Stock up on special metallic-finished carbonized figures from Star Wars The Black Series, exclusively available at Target.The Black Series offers some of the highest quality Star Wars figures on the market. Target is the exclusive retailer selling a.....»»
Physicists demo method for designing topological metals
U.S. and European physicists have demonstrated a new method for predicting whether metallic compounds are likely to host topological states that arise from strong electron interactions......»»
Saturn"s rings and tilt could be the product of an ancient, missing moon
Swirling around the planet's equator, the rings of Saturn are a dead giveaway that the planet is spinning at a tilt. The belted giant rotates at a 26.7-degree angle relative to the plane in which it orbits the sun. Astronomers have long suspected tha.....»»
Producing hydrogen from seawater
In her research on bone tissue engineering, Dr. Marta Cerruti has worked for years with graphene, a single sheet of carbon atoms with incredible properties—electrical conductivity and the ability to support tremendous weight. Now, her quest to impr.....»»
Doggy dementia risk increases with each added year of life
For dogs older than ten years, each extra year of life increases the relative risk of developing the neurodegenerative condition Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) by more than 50% and the risk of developing CCD is almost 6.5 times greater in inactiv.....»»
SteelSeries Goes Hard With First PC Speakers Lineup
SteelSeries Arena speakers bring desktop audio to a variety of different sorts of desktop gamers, from relative novices to high-end professionals. SteelSeries Arena.....»»
Graphene as "the philosopher"s stone": Turning waste into gold
Throughout history, alchemists believed in the existence of the philosopher's stone: a substance that could turn cheap substances into precious gold. Now scientists from The University of Manchester, Tsinghua University in China and the Chinese Acade.....»»