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.....»»
Intel is cooking up an exciting DLSS 3 rival
At Siggraph Asia 2023, Intel introduced a research paper that details an exciting rival to Nvidia's popular DLSS 3......»»
Scientists use fiber optic cable to study Arctic seafloor permafrost
The Arctic is remote, with often harsh conditions, and its climate is changing rapidly—warming four times faster than the rest of the Earth. This makes studying the Arctic climate both challenging and vital for understanding global climate change......»»
US begins review that could eventually lead to PVC ban
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday announced a review that could eventually lead to the end of PVC plastic production—impacting everything from records to rubber ducks......»»
X rival Threads could be about to get millions of more users
Threads – Meta’s rival to X, formerly Twitter – is hoping to get a big boost after launching in the EU, a market with nearly half a billion people......»»
US begins review that could spell trouble for PVC
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday announced a review that could eventually lead to the end of PVC plastic production—impacting everything from records to rubber ducks......»»
Scientists develop a polymer film inspired by spider silk to connect biological tissues with electronic devices
A team of materials scientists affiliated with several institutions in Singapore and China has developed a spider-silk-inspired polymer film that may be used to connect biological tissues with an electronic device. Their results are reported in the j.....»»
The best HDMI cables for TVs, PS5, monitors, and more
A sturdy, reliable, and fast HDMI cable doesn't need to cost a fortune. Here's all you need to know about HDMI cables and some suggestions for good ones to buy......»»
Embedding nanodiamonds in polymer can advance quantum computing and biological studies
A nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center is a defect in the crystal structure of diamond, where a nitrogen atom replaces a carbon atom in the diamond lattice and a neighboring site in the lattice is vacant. This and other fluorescent defects in diamond, known.....»»
Researchers create stable hybrid laser by 3D printing micro-optics onto fibers
For the first time, researchers have shown that 3D-printed polymer-based micro-optics can withstand the heat and power levels that occur inside a laser. The advance enables inexpensive, compact, and stable laser sources that would be useful in a vari.....»»
New NASA satellite to unravel mysteries about clouds, aerosols
Some of the same properties of light and optics that make the sky blue and cause rainbows can also help scientists unlock mysteries about cloud formation and the effects of tiny particles in our air......»»
Newly created ultra-hard material rivals diamond
Scientists have solved a decades-long puzzle and unveiled a near unbreakable substance that could rival diamond as the hardest material on Earth. The research is published in the journal Advanced Materials......»»
Q&A: Finding more sustainable ways to use plastics in agriculture
Every year, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, some 12.5 million tonnes of plastic are used in agricultural production worldwide. Plastic is a boon to farmers, but leads to large quantities of macro-, micro- and nanopl.....»»
Samsung’s next Galaxy Buds could rival the Pixel Buds with this handy feature
A report out of Korea claims that the next-gen Samsung Galaxy Buds could introduce real-time, on-device language translation using AI. The post Samsung’s next Galaxy Buds could rival the Pixel Buds with this handy feature appeared first on Phandroi.....»»
Google Fiber’s 20-gig service is coming to these cities for $250 a month
Service starts in "Kansas City, North Carolina’s Triangle Region, Arizona, and Iowa." Enlarge (credit: Google) In October, Google Fiber announced a ridiculously fast new tier of its Internet service: 20Gbps symmetrical.....»»
New approach overcomes long-standing limitations in optics to enhance the efficiency of Mie scattering
When you look up at the sky and see clouds of wondrous shapes, or struggle to peer through dense, hazy fog, you're seeing the results of "Mie scattering," which is what happens with light interacts with particles of a certain size. There is a growing.....»»
Research progress in thermal expansion characteristics of TATB-based polymer bonded explosives
Under complex temperature variations, the irreversible thermal expansion of polymer-bonded explosives (PBXs) containing 1,3,5-triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene (TATB) leads to diminished shape stability. This, in turn, directly impacts the mechanical pr.....»»
New conductive, cotton-based fiber developed for smart textiles
A single strand of fiber developed at Washington State University has the flexibility of cotton and the electric conductivity of a polymer, called polyaniline......»»
A new (micro) lens on optics: Researchers develop hybrid achromats with high focusing efficiencies
Using 3D printing and porous silicon, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed compact, visible wavelength achromats that are essential for miniaturized and lightweight optics. These high-performance hybrid micro-opti.....»»
Satechi launches new 2.5Gb Ethernet adapter alongside pair of 8K HDMI 2.1 accessories
Satechi is launching a new series of USB-C accessories today for Mac. Wrapping three different cables and adapters in a premium braided nylon design, the company is out with a refreshed 2.5Gb Ethernet adapter as well as a pair of 8K HDMI solutions. E.....»»
Stellantis wants to void California emissions deal with rival automakers
The automaker seeks to "relieve Stellantis of the competitive disadvantages arising from our continuing exclusion and to preserve our ability to best serve our customers by fairly allocating our products to all states.".....»»