Not quite Le Mans: 24-hour race won by molecule that traveled 1 micron
A gold-plated racetrack and fuel from a scanning tunneling microscope. Enlarge / Two views of hardware from the world's largest electron microscope, which loomed over the event. (credit: Dhananjay Khadilkar) C64H22CuF6N4: it.....»»
New Japanese EV alliance emerges with Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi
Nissan and Honda are a step closer to forming a new Japanese alliance with Mitsubishi in a bid to build next-generation software-defined EVs and to catch up in the global EV race......»»
UAW endorses Kamala Harris" bid for U.S. president
The 370,000-member UAW said its executive board voted to endorse her after endorsing President Joe Biden's reelection bid in January. Biden withdrew from the race on July 21......»»
Elusive predicted water structure created in the laboratory
Clathrate hydrates are complex water structures that contain foreign guest molecules inside a host water-molecule shell. A predicted clathrate hydrate phase structure has been stably synthesized in the lab and may play an important role in future mat.....»»
Google’s AI Olympics ad is so bad, Gemini must have created it
Winning the AI race isn’t just about getting artificial intelligence features right. It’s also about winning the hearts and minds of people who will use … The post Google’s AI Olympics ad is so bad, Gemini must have created it.....»»
New and improved drug-delivery molecules for skeletal muscle
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a new drug-delivery molecule, a zwitterionic polymer complex that can help get plasmid DNA inside cells when injected into skeletal muscle, a crucial step in the expression of therapeutic RN.....»»
How to watch Swimming in the Olympics: Schedule, streaming, and more
It's time for swimming at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and we have all the different ways you can watch a live stream of every event and race......»»
Samsung is starting to lose the foldable race
Samsung has largely dominated the foldable market for the past six years. But with the release of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, that's starting to change......»»
The Race for the Next Ozempic
The next wave of obesity drugs could help people lose even more weight—and make some pharma companies a fortune......»»
Q&A: Harris 2024? Here"s what election and campaign finance laws say
President Joe Biden announced he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, leaving Vice President Kamala Harris the top contender for the Democratic nomination. Biden's decision not to seek re-election comes after the states held their president.....»»
"Dark leadership" is a threat to Canada"s tourism industry, say researchers
It's summer and that means high season and busy times for the tourism sector. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, more than 285 million tourists traveled internationally from January to March 2024, an increase of about 20% com.....»»
Eve unveils new Eve Weather with Matter support
Eve has released the Matter version of its . This new model features a large display that shows outdoor temperature, humidity, and a local 12-hour weather trend. With the Matter upgrade, you can ask about current conditions via the Eve app or your pr.....»»
Dyson just launched a new pair of headphones
Dyson just launched a pair of wireless headphones in the form of the OnTrac which boasts a 55-hour battery life. The post Dyson just launched a new pair of headphones appeared first on Phandroid. When you think of Dyson, what comes to mind.....»»
Study identifies RNA molecule that regulates cellular aging
A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has discovered a new way that cells regulate senescence, an irreversible end to cell division. The findings, published in Cell, could one day lead to new interventions for a variety of conditio.....»»
A huge race is on to develop quantum technologies; the time to discuss risks is now
The United Nations has proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The goal is to recognize "the importance of quantum science and the need for wider awareness of its past and future impact." But why quantum? Why now?.....»»
AI-powered hiring process perceived as more fair when blind to race or gender
Job applicants can be suspicious of the hiring process if a company uses artificial intelligence to pre-screen candidates and facilitate hiring decisions, a Northeastern University expert says, but their perception improves when they learn that an al.....»»
The Race for Space-Based Solar Power
Once a sci-fi staple, the ability to beam solar power from space now seems closer than ever—but a lot of work remains......»»
Lucid Air retakes EV efficiency crown with 2025 model, beating Hyundai Ioniq 6
By adding a heat pump to save energy on heating and cooling, the Air Pure breaks a key threshold by traveling 5 miles per kilowatt-hour in EPA testing......»»
The CubeCat-4, a new nanosatellite, is already orbiting the Earth
The CubeCat-4 nanosatellite, developed by the UPC's NanoSat Lab, is one of seven payloads that have traveled on the Ariane 6 maiden flight, which took off on the night of 9 to 10 July from French Guiana......»»
Elon Musk endorses Trump in presidential race, calls him "tough" after assassination attempt
Musk, the world's richest person, posted the endorsement with a video of Trump with blood on his face pumping his fist after multiple shots rang out at Trump's rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Trump was safe......»»
Chemists develop robust molecule that gives organic electronic devices a boost
RIKEN chemists have developed a molecule that enhances the performance of organic electronic devices and is also more stable than previous alternatives, raising the chances that it could be used in industrial manufacturing processes. The study is pub.....»»