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 graphene-based neural probes improve detection of epileptic brain signals
New research published today has demonstrated that tiny graphene neural probes can be used safely to greatly improve our understanding of the causes of epilepsy......»»
An ancient relative of Velociraptor is unearthed in Great Britain
A previously unknown bird-like dinosaur that used brute strength to overcome its prey has been found by paleontologists combing through fossils found on the Isle of Wight. It dates back to the Early Cretaceous, over 100 million years ago......»»
How to record the screen on your iPhone
Want to show your non-tech-savvy relative how to do something without having to do it all for them? We detail how to record the screen on your iPhone or iPad......»»
At least 2 hominin species lived at Laetoli site 3.6 million years ago
Ancient hominin Lucy may have walked alongside yet another bipedal hominin species. Enlarge / A human relative left these five tracks in a 3.6 million-year-old layer of sediment at the Laetoli Fossil site in Tanzania. (credit: McNutt e.....»»
Development of a single-process platform for the manufacture of graphene quantum dots
Graphene consists of a planar structure, with carbon atoms connected in a hexagonal shape that resembles a beehive. When graphene is reduced to several nanometers (nm) in size, it becomes a graphene quantum dot that exhibits fluorescent and semicondu.....»»
Tesla is Now Selling a $1,900 Electric Cyberquad ATV for Kids
Tesla has launched a mini Cyberquad designed for the kiddos starting in 2-4 weeks if you order one right now from its website. From a report: The Tesla 'Cyberquad for Kids' is available to purchase on Tesla's site for $1,900 -- a steep price relative.....»»
Lightwave-driven scanning tunneling spectroscopy of atomically precise graphene nanoribbons
When physicist Tyler Cocker joined Michigan State University in 2018, he had a clear goal: build a powerful microscope that would be the first of its kind in the United States......»»
Ancient human relative, Australopithecus sediba, "walked like a human, but climbed like an ape"
An international team of scientists has discovered a two-million-year-old fossil vertebrae from an extinct species of ancient human relative......»»
Enhanced triboelectric nanogenerators of polymeric sulfur blends with toxin-free synthesis
A triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is an energy-harvesting device that converts mechanical energy into electricity through contact separation or relative sliding movements of two opposite tribo-polar materials. Researchers from Inha University prev.....»»
Using virtual fluid for the description of interfacial effects in metallic materials
Liquids containing ions or polar molecules are ubiquitous in many applications needed for green technologies such as energy storage, electrochemistry or catalysis. When such liquids are brought to an interface such as an electrode—or even confined.....»»
Magnetene: Graphene-like 2D material leverages quantum effects to achieve ultra-low friction
A team of researchers from University of Toronto Engineering and Rice University have reported the first measurements of the ultra-low-friction behavior of a material known as magnetene. The results point the way toward strategies for designing simil.....»»
Borophenes made easy
Synthetic organic chemists still aim to understand the scalable synthesis of elemental, two-dimensional (2D) materials beyond graphene. In a new report, Marc G. Cuxart and a team of researchers in physics, chemistry and electrical and computer engine.....»»
Air Cargo Is Suddenly Affordable Relative To Ocean Shipping
AskWaves explains how the gap between air and ocean freight transport has narrowed during the pandemic. From the report: The air rate from China to the U.S. West Coast during the first week of November was about $14 per kilogram, double what it was a.....»»
Ultra-large single-crystal WS2 monolayer
As silicon based semiconducting technology is approaching the limit of its performance, new materials that may replace or partially replace silicon in technology is highly desired. Recently, the emergence of graphene and other two-dimensional (2D) ma.....»»
Xbox Design Lab brings back metallic finishes and rubberized grips, adds new color options
Microsoft, if you recall, introduced the Xbox Design Lab program in 2016 as a way for gamers to customize the look of their Xbox wireless controller. When it first launched, Microsoft said there were nearly eight million different combinations that g.....»»
Two years and a pandemic later, fast-charging graphene batteries are hitting shelves
After years of research, products leveraging the amazing properties of graphene are finally available for batteries. What do we get from this new tech?.....»»
Where to buy the new Pokémon-themed Nintendo Switch Lite
New Nintendo Switch Lite just dropped.Featuring a metallic gray body with black buttons and some silver and gold line art, the Dialga & Palkia Edition of the beloved handheld console is now available for purchase at select retailers for $199.99. (It.....»»
Quicker, more precise way to find metallic glasses
Metallic glasses are being developed for a broad range of applications. The relatively new material is stronger than even the best metals, but with the pliability of plastic......»»
Researchers move closer to controlling two-dimensional graphene
The device you are currently reading this article on was born from the silicon revolution. To build modern electrical circuits, researchers control silicon's current-conducting capabilities via doping, which is a process that introduces either negati.....»»
Spintronics: Exotic ferromagnetic order in two-dimensions
The thinnest materials in the world are only a single atom thick. These kinds of two-dimensional or 2D materials—such as graphene, well-known as consisting of a single layer of carbon atoms—are causing a great deal of excitement among research te.....»»