Plastic Polymer Cables That Rival Fiber Optics
MIT scientists demonstrate a hair-like plastic polymer cable that can transmit data 10 times as fast as USB How fast does data flow? The answer: not fast enough. The search for more efficient data-transfer solutions to meet the ever-increasing.....»»
On tropical coasts, hermit crabs are now making their homes in plastic waste
Terrestrial hermit crabs are soft-bodied crustaceans that live near water in the world's tropical areas. Without any natural protection of their own, these crabs normally find shelter in discarded mollusk shells. But a number of terrestrial hermit cr.....»»
The 6 best optical audio cables for soundbars and more in 2024
HDMI is the new standard for audio/video connections, but a great optical audio cable is just as important. Here are several of the best optical connections......»»
The 6 best XLR cables for microphones in 2024
We've picked out all the best XLR cables for hooking up your microphone, with a look at all the best features you could need......»»
Here’s how Honda and GM are building production hydrogen fuel cells
Uses include mining equipment, class 8 trucks, and power generators. Enlarge / Anode and cathode "inks" are applied to carbon-fiber paper. (credit: GM/Honda) BROWNSTOWN, Mich.—Today, a joint venture between General Mot.....»»
Spotify will introduce in-app purchases on iPhone when EU law takes effect
Apple Music rival Spotify says it will give iPhone users in Europe the ability to buy subscriptions within its app, as soon as the Digital Markets Act forces Apple to allow it in the App Store.Spotify's Daniel EkWhile Apple continues to appeal agains.....»»
Lagos styrofoam, plastics ban brings applause and concern
From trash-strewn pavements to street vendors packing meals in polystyrene containers, plastic waste is a constant menace in the urban landscape of Lagos, Nigeria's economic capital and the continent's most populous city......»»
A large percentage of European plastic sent to Vietnam ends up in nature, finds study
Despite strict EU regulations on plastic recycling, there is little oversight on plastic waste shipped from the EU to Vietnam. A large percentage of the exported European plastic cannot be recycled and gets dumped in nature. This is the finding of ne.....»»
Researchers engineer bacteria that eat plastic, make multipurpose spider silk
Move over Spider-Man: Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a strain of bacteria that can turn plastic waste into a biodegradable spider silk with multiple uses......»»
Tiny water-walking bugs provide scientists with insights on how microplastics are pushed underwater
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that can cause big problems when they enter the water supply. One way my fluid dynamics lab explores microplastic movement is by studying how tiny water-walking insects are pushed underwater by raindrops......»»
Google and AT&T invest in Starlink rival for satellite-to-smartphone service
AST SpaceMobile gets $206.5 million and is partnering with Google and AT&T. Enlarge / Illustration of AST SpaceMobile's cellular satellite. (credit: AST SpaceMobile) Google, AT&T, and Vodafone are investing $206.5 millio.....»»
Scientists solve long-standing block copolymer research conundrum through polymer chain end modifications
Plumber's nightmare structure presents itself as an assemblage where all exits seem to converge inward—a plumber's nightmare but an anticipated uniqueness for researchers, suggesting distinctive traits divergent from traditional materials. Nonethel.....»»
This one surprising laptop could actually challenge the MacBook Pro
The 14-inch MacBook Pro has lacked a serious rival for a while, but it may have just found one in the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. Here’s why I’m excited about it......»»
Scientists compute with light inside hair-thin optical fiber
Scientists at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, have found a powerful new way to program optical circuits that are critical to the delivery of future technologies such as unhackable communications networks and ultrafast quantum computers.....»»
Researchers design novel hollow-fiber Cu penetration electrode for efficient CO₂ electroreduction
Electrochemical conversion of CO2 into value-added chemical fuels driven by renewable electrical energy has roles in reducing net CO2 emission and in addressing energy consumption......»»
Scientists develop high-power optic fiber laser to power nano satellites
The use of lasers in space is a reality. Even though radio waves have been the backbone of space communications for ages, the demand to convey more data, in a faster way, made these lighter, more flexible, and more secure infrared rays (invisible to.....»»
Dangerous chemicals found in recycled plastics, making them unsafe for use. Experts explain the hazards
Plastic pollution is a menace worldwide. Plastics are now found in every environment on the planet, from the deepest seas to the atmosphere and human bodies......»»
Look who just replaced Samsung as king of the global smartphone market
Samsung has led global smartphone shipments for the last 14 years, according to research firm IDC, but its arch-rival has just taken its crown......»»
Look who just replaced Samsung as king of global smartphone market
Samsung has led global smartphone shipments for the last 14 years, according to research firm IDC, but its arch-rival has just taken its crown......»»
Samsung loses the world’s largest smartphone maker title
It looks like Samsung might have lost the crown as the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer in 2023 to their chief rival - Apple. The post Samsung loses the world’s largest smartphone maker title appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung.....»»
iPhone eSIM Guide: How to get the most out of it
Apple is a global leader in eco-sustainability with initiatives like removing leather, reducing plastic packaging, and introducing eSIMs to replace physical SIM cards. Here's the ultimate guide on eSIMs and how they complement the iPhone perfectly.Ho.....»»