New copper coating could be the next superbug fighter
A new copper coating that kills bacteria quicker and in greater amounts than current formulations could soon be available for hospitals and other high-traffic facilities......»»
Street Fighter 6 release date, gameplay, roster and news
Street Fighter 6 now has a release date, meaning players will be able to jump in very soon indeed. Here's what to expect......»»
Study finds silicon, gold and copper among new weapons against COVID-19
New Curtin research has found the spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2, a strain of coronaviruses that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, become trapped when they come into contact with silicon, gold and copper, and that electric fields can be used to destroy the.....»»
The Incredible Capabilities Of The World"s First Combat Jet Fighter
One of the most formidable tools the German air force had in its arsenal during World War II was the Me 262, the first fighter jet ever created. One of the most form.....»»
Street Fighter: Duel is Out Now!
Instead of the original 1-on-1 fighting matches, the game instead uses a card-based battle system. The post Street Fighter: Duel is Out Now! first appeared on Phandroid. A while back, we got word that CAPCOM was planning to release a spin-o.....»»
New strategy developed for synthesis of copper nanoclusters
Due to exact atomic composition and crystal structure, atomically precise copper nanoclusters are used as model catalysts for catalytic reaction mechanisms study. However, the efficient synthesis of copper nanoclusters still remains challenging......»»
Prospecting for copper with machine learning and zircons
Zircons are common, hardy minerals that can be found in rocks up to 4 billion years old. Their structure and texture can reflect the conditions in which they formed, earning them a reputation as nature's time capsules. And according to new research,.....»»
Viewpoint: Why Ukraine should not become a testing ground for the world"s new weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been imploring the US, UK and other allies for advanced fighter jets to assist in defending against Russia's unlawful invasion—a move that could come soon and potentially alter the course of the war. This.....»»
Hadouken! Street Fighter Spin-Off Announced for Mobile
Known as "Street Fighter Duel," the game is currently up for pre-registration via its official webpage. The post Hadouken! Street Fighter Spin-Off Announced for Mobile first appeared on Phandroid. Fans looking to try out a new (albeit rathe.....»»
What is a UFO? The US shot down three mysterious objects as interest and concern increase over unidentified craft
On the heels of the Feb. 4, 2023, shooting down of a Chinese balloon suspected of spying on the U.S., American fighter jets have shot down three additional objects in or near U.S. airspace......»»
A "zinc" in the armor: Could metal help combat common superbug?
A new study has shown that zinc plays a key role in a hospital superbug that doctors struggle to treat due to its resistance to antibiotics......»»
Scientists decipher how non-resistant forms of Staph aureus thwart antibiotics, almost like a superbug
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) has a slew of surprises in its bag of dirty tricks and among the most puzzling has been the ability of non-resistant forms of the bacteria to emerge unscathed, even after exposure to high concentrations of chemical w.....»»
The US Air Force successfully tested this AI-controlled jet fighter
The X-62A Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator Test Aircraft is a modified F-16. Enlarge / A joint Department of Defense team executed 12 artificial intelligence, or AI, flight tests in which AI agents piloted the X-62A VISTA t.....»»
How a thin-film copper sandwich is transforming electronics
As devices get smaller and more powerful, the risk of them overheating and burning out increases substantially. Despite advancements in cooling solutions, the interface between an electronic chip and its cooling system has remained a barrier for ther.....»»
Redwood gets $2 billion commitment from DoE for recycled batteries
The company has already started producing copper-anode foil from recycled cells. Enlarge / Workers dismantle an EV battery module at Redwood Materials. (credit: Redwood Materials) Battery-recycling company Redwood Materi.....»»
Biden blocks Pebble gold mine in salmon-rich area of Alaska
The Biden administration banned the dumping of mining waste near Bristol Bay, Alaska, issuing a decree that thwarts longstanding plans to extract gold, copper and molybdenum because of potential harm to the region's thriving sockeye salmon industry......»»
Examining the chemicals involved in insect mating
It's almost Valentine's Day, and love is in the air. Or in the waxy coating on your skin, if you are a vinegar fly. That's where flies encounter pheromones that play an important role in regulating sexual attraction......»»
California wants to ban the toxic chemical that gives chrome its classic shine
For decades, hexavalent chromium has provided the silvery showroom finish to countless consumer products, from automobile bumpers and grilles to kitchen faucets and light fixtures. It has also served as an indispensable rust-resistant coating for avi.....»»
Cardboard with a more sustainable coating
On average, we open seven packaged items per day, most of them food items. All of this together makes for a mountain of plastic. But more and more often our tomatoes, apples and cookies are packaged in cardboard. To help speed up the transition of pl.....»»
Scientists discover potential new method to treat superbug infections
Scientists at University of Galway delved into the issue of antimicrobial resistance—one of the greatest threats to human health—discovering the potential to improve treatment options for superbug MRSA infections using penicillin-type antibiotics.....»»
Multi-layered "space skin" can help future satellites and spacecraft harvest energy
A research team has shown that their innovative nano-coating, called the Multifunctional Nanobarrier Structure (MFNS), can reduce the operating temperatures of space-qualified structures from 120 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees Celsius......»»