Radioactive Material Is Basically Everywhere and That"s a Problem
The RadSecure program aims to remove dangerous substances from medical facilities and other industries -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Evidence of “snowball Earth” found in ancient rocks
An outcrop in Scotland has material from when the Earth went into a deep freeze. Enlarge / Artist's conception of the state of the Earth during its global glaciations. (credit: NASA) Earth has gone through many geologic.....»»
The biggest problem with the Ray-Ban Meta glasses is time
The Ray-Ban Meta glasses are excellent — but it's unlikely their hardware will last as long as my analog Ray-Bans have......»»
Researchers solve long-standing mystery of alumina surface structure
Aluminum oxide (Al2O3), also known as alumina, corundum, sapphire, or ruby, is one of the best insulators used in a wide range of applications: in electronic components, as a support material for catalysts, or as a chemically resistant ceramic, to na.....»»
New findings in a decade-long study of enzyme catalysis
Synthetic chemistry provides an essential material basis for our clothing, food, housing, transportation, and medicine and is an important driving force for economic development. However, traditional chemical synthesis has bottleneck problems such as.....»»
Newly discovered antimicrobial could prevent or treat cholera
More than a million people each year die from infections by pathogens that are resistant to antimicrobials, and the problem is growing. Meanwhile, the discovery of new antimicrobials that can help stem the tide has not kept pace......»»
10 Best Parental Control Apps in 2024
Research shows that more than 56% of children between the ages of 10 – 16 have been exposed to inappropriate content while online. This problem, combined with the fact that most children are active on the internet, makes it necessary for parent.....»»
If you want 5G, don’t use the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold on AT&T
If you purchased a Google Pixel 9 Fold and are using it on the AT&T network, you might have a problem. Here's what is happening......»»
The Huawei Mate XT is a triple-screen wonder
Huawei has officially unveiled its triple-screen foldable smartphone, the Huawei Mate XT, but too bad most of us can’t get our hands on it. The post The Huawei Mate XT is a triple-screen wonder appeared first on Phandroid. The problem wi.....»»
You can buy a diamond-making machine for $200,000 on Alibaba
Making diamonds is cheaper than ever, creating a weird problem: too many diamonds. Enlarge (credit: eugenekeebler via Getty Images) In an age when you can get just about anything online, it's probably no surprise that yo.....»»
Researchers bend DNA strands with light, revealing a new way to study the genome
With the flick of a light, researchers have found a way to rearrange life's basic tapestry, bending DNA strands back on themselves to reveal the material nature of the genome......»»
Zeolite catalyst method uses microwaves to convert waste cooking oil into useful chemicals
Researchers from Kyushu University have revealed that a zeolite material called Na-ZSM-5 is effective in improving the chemical conversion of biomass into olefins—a precursor chemical that makes everything from plastics to pharmaceuticals—using m.....»»
Zeolite catalyst method use microwaves to convert waste cooking oil into useful chemicals
Researchers from Kyushu University have revealed that a zeolite material called Na-ZSM-5 is effective in improving the chemical conversion of biomass into olefins—a precursor chemical that makes everything from plastics to pharmaceuticals—using m.....»»
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.....»»
Study fills in gaps and biases in plant biodiversity data
It is hard to protect something if you don't know where it is. Yet many people who study and want to safeguard native plants are faced with this exact problem......»»
Solving the side effect problem of siRNA drugs for genetic disease treatment
Small interfering RNA (siRNA) drugs are a class of therapeutic agents that silence specific genes associated with inherited diseases. However, siRNA drugs have challenges because siRNAs often silence genes other than the target ones, causing side eff.....»»
My iPhone 15 has an overheating problem, but Apple has a fix with the iPhone 16
The iPhone 15 Pro had (has?) a known overheating issue. Apple reportedly solved the problem shortly after launch via a software update. But I own and use the iPhone 15 Pro, and overheating continues to be a problem for me. Maybe it’s now a more “.....»»
Supramolecular material able to store compressed hydrogen in a way that is not too heavy
A team of chemists with members from the University of Hong Kong, Northwestern University and Duke University has developed a supramolecular material that can be used to compress hydrogen for storage that is not too heavy. In their study, published i.....»»
Boeing"s troubled Starliner spaceship to return to Earth sans crew
Boeing's problem-plagued Starliner is set to finally depart the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, returning to Earth without astronauts after NASA deemed the risk too great......»»
Scientists made a stretchy new material that could lead to shape-shifting airplanes
Engineers have discovered a way to make an ultra-strong stretchy metal that could enable the creation of shape-shifting aircraft. The new metal is an alloy … The post Scientists made a stretchy new material that could lead to shape-shifting air.....»»
Managing space debris through space law
It's becoming increasingly crowded in the orbits around Earth that are popular for space travel. And that's not just due to satellites—there's also more waste material, which is compromising safety. Ph.D. candidate Zhuang Tian is conducting researc.....»»