Simulating damage propagation in composite materials to realize high-quality carbon fiber reinforced plastics
Structural materials with useful mechanical properties have applications in a diverse range of fields. A reliable way to enhance the properties of structural materials is to make them lighter without compromising their strength......»»
Best free streaming services and apps (November 2024)
Streaming services used to be inexpensive and packed with high-quality content. Now, everything is a streaming service or app. Plus, these services are all so … The post Best free streaming services and apps (November 2024) appeared first on BG.....»»
Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV+ in November
Apple TV+ has been having a big fall, and November looks set to continue that hot streak. Two of the best reviewed TV+ series, Silo and Bad Sisters, are getting new seasons this month. Plus there are two high-profile films debuting, and new episodes.....»»
4 people arrested in connection to dozens of high-value thefts across Austin
4 people arrested in connection to dozens of high-value thefts across Austin.....»»
50% of financial orgs have high-severity security flaws in their apps
Security debt, defined for this report as flaws that remain unfixed for longer than a year, exists in 76% of organizations in the financial services sector, with 50% of organizations carrying critical security debt, according to Veracode. Financial s.....»»
Paper-aluminum combo can replace plastic for strong, sustainable packaging
Takeout containers get your favorite noodles from the restaurant to your dining table (or couch) without incident, but they are nearly impossible to recycle if they are made from foil-lined plastics. Research published in ACS Omega suggests that repl.....»»
The mortality rate of bats at modern-day swimming pools is comparable to that at Messel 47 million years ago
More than 500 bat fossils have been discovered at the Messel Pit UNESCO World Heritage Site over 42 years. A new study, published today in the journal Palaeobiodiversity and Palaeoenvironments, investigates whether the high number of fossils is due t.....»»
New method successfully recycles carbon fiber composite into reusable materials
USC researchers have developed a new process to upcycle the composite materials appearing in automobile panels and light rail vehicles, addressing a current environmental challenge in the transportation and energy sectors. The study recently appeared.....»»
How to enable Apple Intelligence on your MacBook
Apple Intelligence is available on Mac, too. Apple Intelligence is the talk of the town and of high interest for anyone with an Apple device. While we've been gushing about our experience with Apple Intelligence on iPhone, we don't want you to.....»»
Framework helps autonomous drones rendezvous with sperm whales for better tracking
Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative) aims to collect millions to billions of high-quality, highly contextualized vocalizations in order to understand how sperm whales communicate. But finding the whales and knowing where they will surface t.....»»
A novel state of thorium opens the possibility for a nuclear clock
Why are there atomic clocks but no nuclear clocks? After all, an atom's nucleus is typically surrounded by many electrons, so in principle it should be less susceptible to outside noise (in the form of light). A nucleus, for high-atomic number atoms,.....»»
Three ways for schools to make climate education inclusive for all children
All young people need to have access to high-quality climate education because, when not overwhelming, emotional engagement with the climate crisis can motivate action......»»
Scientists develop starch nanocomposite films that pave the way for green electronics
Queen Mary University of London researchers have developed new nanocomposite films using starch instead of petroleum-based materials, marking a significant advancement in the field of sustainable electronics......»»
Accelerating 3D nanofabrication using a sensitive cationic photoresist
Two-photon laser direct writing lithography or TPL is a cutting-edge technique used for creating nanoscale structures. It works by leveraging specific materials known as photoresists, which change their chemical properties when exposed to light. Thes.....»»
Novel polypeptide-based molecules could pave the way for enhanced polymer design
A research study describes a systematic high-throughput design approach for virtual screening and creation of novel polypeptide-based molecules that form regular secondary structures that can be used in biology or materials science research. The stud.....»»
Discovery challenges existing theories of magnetism in kagome metals
A discovery by Rice University physicists and collaborators is unlocking a new understanding of magnetism and electronic interactions in cutting-edge materials, potentially revolutionizing technology fields such as quantum computing and high-temperat.....»»
Auditor"s expertise in climate risks affects the quality of the client"s climate risk disclosures
In recent years, climate risk disclosures have become widely shaped on a global scale by several reporting frameworks and recommendations. These include the framework of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), International Fi.....»»
Researchers observe stick-slip phenomenon in carbon nanotube fibers
The shapes of simple polyatomic molecules such as carbon dioxide and methane are characterized by a specific symmetry depending on the manner of linking of the atoms. Nano- to micrometer-sized particles that mimic the shapes of such polyatomic molecu.....»»
Global fleet of undersea robots reveals the phytoplankton hidden beneath the ocean"s surface
Phytoplankton—microscopic plant-like organisms—are the foundation of the marine food web, sustaining everything from tiny fish to multi-ton whales while also playing a critical role in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere......»»
Quantum simulator could help uncover materials for high-performance electronics
Quantum computers hold the promise to emulate complex materials, helping researchers better understand the physical properties that arise from interacting atoms and electrons. This may one day lead to the discovery or design of better semiconductors,.....»»
Improving air quality would avoid 80,000 vet visits every year, study finds
New research conducted by Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy and the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment has found that high levels of air pollution have led to significan.....»»