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.....»»
Tracking real-time atomic movement between crystal grains in metals
Metallic materials used in engineering must be strong and ductile—capable of carrying high mechanical loads while able to withstand deformation without breaking. Whether a material is weak or strong, ductile or brittle, however, is not determined s.....»»
Leaked ransomware documents show Conti helping Putin from the shadows
Hacker gang sometimes acts in Russia’s interest, with ad hoc links to FSB, Cozy Bear. Enlarge (credit: Wired | Getty Images) For years, Russia’s cybercrime groups have acted with relative impunity. The Kremlin and local la.....»»
Save 60% on a graphene-infused all-season jacket just in time for spring
TL;DR: As of March 16, the Gamma Graphene Infused Heated Jacket is on sale for $199.99, which is a whole 60% down from its usual price of $500.We’re in that shifty in-between time where the weather will trick us into thinking spring is here, on.....»»
New paradigm in atmospheric gas sensing and molecular identification
Graphene, an atomic-thick sheet of carbon has found immense applications in gas sensors due to its single-molecule sensitivity, low-noise levels, and high carrier density. However, graphene's much-heralded sensitivity also means it is inherently non-.....»»
Simpler graphene method paves way for new era of nanoelectronics
Ever since its discovery in 2004, graphene has received attention owing to its extraordinary properties, among them its extremely high carrier mobility. However, the high carrier mobility has only been observed using techniques that require complex a.....»»
A transistor made using two atomically thin materials sets size record
A key transistor component is made from the edge of a sheet of graphene. Enlarge / While graphene sheets can be large in length and width, their height is the same as a single carbon atom. (credit: Getty Images) The ever-shrin.....»»
New research sheds light on nature of friction in multi-layered graphene
Graphene, which consists of a single layer of carbon atoms, is the poster child of carbon-based 2D nanomaterials. It has many attractive properties that could be exploited in next-generation electronics, optics, catalysis, biomedicine, and many other.....»»
Controlling how fast graphene cools down
Graphene is the thinnest material ever produced, with the thickness of a single atomic layer. Thinner than a billionth of a meter, it is able to efficiently absorb light from the visible to the infrared through the photoexcitation of its charge carri.....»»
A Closer Look at Tencent, the World"s Biggest Game Company
An overview of Tencent's burgeoning games dominance. From a report: In the West, tech giant Tencent is not yet a household name. While its size and acquisitions have made frequent headlines, its presence has remained understated relative to competito.....»»
What explains our lower back pain? Anthropologists turn to Neandertals for answers
Examining the spines of Neandertals, an extinct human relative, may explain back-related ailments experienced by humans today, a team of anthropologists has concluded in a new comparative study......»»
Death Spiral: a Black Hole Spins On Its Side - "Completely Unexpected"
Long-time Slashdot reader IHTFISP brings this report from SciTechDaily: Researchers from the University of Turku, Finland, found that the axis of rotation of a black hole in a binary system is tilted more than 40 degrees relative to the axis of stel.....»»
Graphene sensor rapidly detects opioid metabolites in wastewater
The unique properties of the atom-thick sheet of carbon, known as graphene, enabled a new penny-sized, multiplexed bio-sensor that's the first to detect opioid byproducts in wastewater, a team of researchers from Boston College, Boston University, an.....»»
Researchers discover abnormally strong light absorption in graphene
Scientists from University of Regensburg, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Moscow institute of Physics and Technology, and University of Kansas have discovered abnormally strong light absorption in graphene. The effect arises from the conversio.....»»
Scientists visualize electron crystals in a quantum superposition
Princeton scientists are using innovative techniques to visualize electrons in graphene, a single atomic layer of carbon atoms. They are finding that strong interactions between electrons in high magnetic fields drive them to form unusual crystal-lik.....»»
New ice-inspired Casio G-Shock watches put a cool spin on a classic design
The GMA-S110GS and GMA-S120GS feature frosty colors and a translucent metallic finish......»»
Mount Etna roars again, sends up towering volcanic ash cloud
Mount Etna has roared back to spectacular action after a few months of relative quiet, sending up a 12-kilometer (7.5-mile) high volcanic ash cloud over eastern Sicily......»»
To navigate the heavens, take a seat
Students and visitors have undoubtedly wondered about the peculiar, spherical sculpture on the rooftop of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian. With its giant metallic rails looping around a chair, the sculpture evokes the time machine.....»»
Taiwan handset shipments to resume growth in 2022
Taiwan's smartphone shipments in 2021 dropped 10% relative to 2020, but the market is expected to restore growth in 2022 as telecom operators turn to highlight 5G services, observers said......»»
Mercedes, Volvo see growing demand for EVs in Thailand
Mercedez-Benz and Volvo are tapping the EV markets in Southeast Asia. Relative to other ASEAN countries, Thailand is expected to show remarkable potential for EV sales......»»
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power teaser is here, and it’s spectacular
It's a time of relative peace in Middle-Earth, but a dark force might be rising. The first teaser trailer for Amazon's new original series Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is here. The Super Bowl brought us our first eye-popping tea.....»»