Radiation shielding: MAPbI3/epoxy composites exhibit superior performance
Gamma rays can cause serious damage to the human body. Therefore, it is very important to develop gamma-ray shielding materials with excellent radiation shielding properties. To reach this goal, scientists in China invented a lightweight perovskite/e.....»»
Want to walk in space? It might cost you more than money
A tech billionaire has become the first layperson to perform a space walk. Hundreds of miles above Earth, Jared Isaacman took part in an intricate performance of science and engineering that often comes with some serious health risks, even for profes.....»»
High-tech search for 1968 plane wreck in Michigan"s Lake Superior shows nothing so far
An ambitious high-tech search in Michigan's Lake Superior so far has turned up no sign of a plane that crashed in 1968, killing three people who were on a scientific research trip......»»
Dual-feedback mechanism can enhance anti-oxidation coatings in fiber composites
Fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) have been the primary choice for radome materials in hypersonic vehicles due to their high toughness, strength, and other advantageous properties. However, oxidation by oxygen in the atmospheric envir.....»»
English Premier League football club"s performance can influence students" choice of university, research finds
Students can be swayed by the performance of English Premier League (EPL) football clubs when choosing a university, according to research......»»
Rotational symmetry breaking in deformed Reuleaux-triangle resonator simplifies exceptional point achievement
The spectral degeneracies emerging as a consequence of parity-time (PT) symmetry exhibit a profound divergence from their conventional counterparts. They possess non-Hermitian nature and are designated as exceptional points (EPs), marking instances w.....»»
Apple says new iPhone 16 design makes battery replacements easier
The iPhone 16 features a new internal design that comes with a big benefit to repairability. Apple says the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have been “reengineered” to make battery service easier and offer improved performance and thermals. more.....»»
Space travel: Protection from cosmic radiation with boron nitride nanotube fibers
With the success of the Nuri launch last year and the recent launch of the newly established Korea Aerospace Administration, interest in space has increased, and both the public and private sectors are actively investing in space-related industries s.....»»
iPhone 16’s A18 Pro chip is starting to match the M1 chip in new benchmarks
We got our first look at a Geekbench result from the iPhone 16 yesterday, with somewhat disappointing results. There was a decent improvement in single core performance, but the multi-core score was abnormal. However, today’s results paint a much m.....»»
Chromium doping enhances catalyst performance for faster oxygen evolution
A group of researchers has made significant progress in developing cost-effective catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), a critical component in technologies such as water splitting and metal-air batteries......»»
This free app is just what my small form factor PC needed
The new app, Camomile, claims to lower your temperatures without impacting performance. I put that claim to the test......»»
National lab takes its radiation expertise to space
An experiment designed to answer questions about the radiation environment for manned space missions was launched from Kennedy Space Center today......»»
“MNT Reform Next” combines open source hardware and usable performance
New design has sleeker profile, uses more RAM and better CPU than the original. Enlarge / More streamlined (but still user-replaceable) battery packs are responsible for some of the Reform Next's space savings. (credit: MNT Resea.....»»
A roadmap for using viruses to enhance crop performance
Humans, livestock and companion animals benefit from virus-based vaccines and gene therapies, but crops do not. This paradox is highlighted by an international research group led by the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Plants (IBMCP) wi.....»»
PlayStation 5 Pro is coming this November, and it costs a whopping $700
Sony finally announced the PS5 Pro, and while it'll offer better gaming performance, it's going to cost you......»»
PlayStation 5 Pro finally announced for a whopping $700 this November
Sony finally announced the PS5 Pro, and while it'll offer better gaming performance, it's going to cost you......»»
NASA spacecraft to study Jupiter moon"s underground ocean cleared for October launch
NASA on Monday approved next month's launch to Jupiter's moon Europa after reviewing the spacecraft's ability to withstand the intense radiation there......»»
Hurry! You only have a few hours to buy this Asus laptop for $110
The Asus E410 laptop won't amaze anyone with its basic performance, but it may prove to be a dependable daily driver. It's down to just $110 from Best Buy......»»
Researchers reveal performance boost mechanism in single-atom catalyst for oxygen evolution reaction
Hydrogen energy, with its green, low-carbon and high-calorific-value properties, is emerging as the new key to solving the energy crisis. Electrochemically, water splitting has garnered much attention as a promising hydrogen production technique. How.....»»
The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, the “king of tablets” (in 2022), is $450 off
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra remains one of the best tablets around with its huge screen and powerful performance. It's on sale now at Best Buy......»»
Quantum error correction technology outperforms world"s leading quantum computing company, researchers claim
Solving the problem of error is essential for the practical application of quantum computing technologies that surpass the performance of digital computers. Information input into a qubit, the smallest unit of quantum computation, is quickly lost and.....»»