Observation of autonomous crack healing in metal confirms 2013 prediction
A microscopic crack grew in a very small piece of platinum when placed under repetitive stretching. The experiment, designed to study fatigue crack growth, continued as predicted for a while before something unexpected happened. The crack stopped gro.....»»
OnePlus teases the Nord 4"s all-metal body and AI features in new preview
The OnePlus Nord 4 is made out of aluminum, has a slim design, and houses the Trinity Engine to boost performance......»»
Observing how light makes a metal—new details about the insulator-to-metal transition in a quantum material
With just the flick of a switch, quantum materials can undergo drastic changes. One notable example is the insulator-to-metal transition, a reversible physical phenomenon in which a material shifts from an insulating state, which will not conduct ele.....»»
Rite Aid confirms data breach following ransomware attack
Pharmacy giant confirms sensitive data was stolen, but health and payment information was not......»»
Caught in the actinium: New research could help design better cancer treatments
The element actinium was first discovered at the turn of the 20th century, but even now, nearly 125 years later, researchers still don't have a good grasp on the metal's chemistry. That's because actinium is only available in extremely small amounts.....»»
This is no doubt the best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 pre-order deal
An observation that surprises no one — Samsung is the best place to pre-order an unlocked Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6......»»
Apple confirms visionOS 2 will not be available in public beta
Apple is expected to release public betas any day now for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and more. One update that won’t be getting a public beta, though? visionOS 2, as Apple’s beta website confirms that the Vision Pro won’t.....»»
Apple confirms visionOS 2 will not be available in a public beta
Apple is expected to release public betas any day now for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and more. One update that won’t be getting a public beta, though? visionOS 2, as Apple’s beta website confirms that the Vision Pro won’t.....»»
Stellantis dealers press leadership for help moving metal
Stellantis retailers laid out their concerns and needs to CEO Carlos Tavares as inventory piles up and market share drops......»»
Forest carbon storage has declined across much of the Western U.S., likely due to drought and fire
Forests have been embraced as a natural climate solution, due to their ability to soak up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as they grow, locking it up in their trunks, branches, leaves, and roots. But a new study confirms widespread doubts about th.....»»
New portable fluorescence sensors enable targeted detection of heavy metal chromium (III)
Prof. Jiang Changlong's research team from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a highly sensitive ratiometric fluorescent probe that can detect heavy metal trivalent chromium (Cr3+) in the environ.....»»
Observation of 3D acoustic quantum Hall states
The quantum Hall effect (QHE) is one of the most notable discoveries in condensed matter physics, opening the door to topological physics. Extending QHE into three dimensions is an inspiring but challenging endeavor. This difficulty arises because th.....»»
Sam Rubin died from heart disease, medical examiner confirms
Sam Rubin died from heart disease, medical examiner confirms.....»»
Single-step procedure synthesizes air-stable, nickel-containing catalyst with safe, cheap materials
Transition metal phosphides have been dreamed of as a potential replacement for noble metal catalysts for a while now. They are cheaper and available in sufficient quantities......»»
High throughput prediction of sugar beet root weight and sugar content using UAV derived growth dynamics
A research team employed an RGB camera on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to collect time series data on sugar beet canopy coverage and height. This data was used to predict root weight and sugar content with high accuracy. This innovative technique.....»»
The OnePlus Nord 4 has something I haven’t seen on a phone in ages
The OnePlus 4 brings back the metal unibody back, a design trend that once dominated phones, but has largely been forgotten until now......»»
New separation process can efficiently mine rare earth metal europium from electronic waste
Rare earth metals are not as rare as their name suggests. However, they are indispensable for the modern economy. After all, these 17 metals are essential raw materials for digitalization and the energy transition......»»
Novel two-step electrolysis of water proposed for hydrogen production
A research team led by Prof. Chen Changlun from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with collaborators, developed advanced cobalt-doped nickel hydroxide bipolar electrodes and non-noble metal catalyst.....»»
Chemists develop chameleon-like molecular chain with dual ion binding capability
Everyday objects such as metal chains, handcuffs, and key rings are examples that demonstrate a unique combination of properties where hard, rigid rings are interlocked together to exhibit flexibility and strength as a whole, and as such enable them.....»»
Genomic data integration improves prediction accuracy of apple fruit traits
Over the past few decades, the world has witnessed tremendous progress in the tools used for genomic analysis. While it's usually more common to associate these tools with the fields of biology and medicine, they have proven to be very valuable in ag.....»»
Apple Watch SE may switch to an all-plastic chassis to lower costs
Apple is reported to have tested replacing the metal portion of the current Apple Watch SE case with rigid plastic to lower the cost.The current Apple Watch SE uses a nylon-composite material on its back side.Alongside reports of updated regular and.....»»