Squid skin inspires novel “liquid windows” for greater energy savings
Bio-inspired system optimizes wavelength, intensity, dispersion of light reaching interiors. Enlarge / Artist's impression of a "liquid window' prototype inspired by the structure of squid skin. (credit: Raphael Kay, Adrian So).....»»
Ammonia fuel cells see performance gains with new catalyst layer
The pursuit of clean and efficient energy conversion technologies has led to significant advancements in fuel cell research. A study conducted at Fuzhou University and published in Frontiers in Energy, presents a novel approach to enhance the perform.....»»
Carbon capture has a place in Illinois" climate-change toolkit
Approaching downstate Decatur by car, it's not unusual to smell the huge Archer Daniels Midland industrial complex before seeing it. The sweet aroma of fermenting grain wafts through vehicle windows and air vents, a sign that ethanol fuel is being br.....»»
GM launches PowerBank, a battery that could rival Tesla’s PowerWall
General Motor’s unit GM Energy has just released PowerBank, a stationary energy storage battery pack, which gives electric vehicles (EV) owners the ability to store and transfer energy from the electric grid, and the option of integrating with sola.....»»
Saturday Citations: All that sparkles is plastic; woke tree diversity; the gravitational basin in which we reside
This week, astronomers considered whether dark energy varies over cosmic timescales. Via neutron analysis, physicists revealed that some Early Iron Age swords were altered recently by swindlers in order to be more historically exciting. And a profess.....»»
Mars analog stations investigate lichen biodiversity during simulated missions
Once you know where to look for them, lichens are everywhere. These composite organisms—fungal and photosynthetic partners joined into a greater whole—can survive on a vast array of surfaces, from rocks and trees to bare ground and buildings. The.....»»
Asahi Linux’s bespoke GPU driver is running Windows games on Apple Silicon Macs
Work on Asahi's Vulkan GPU driver and various translation layers is paying off. A few years ago, the idea of running PC games on a Mac, in Linux, or on Arm processors would have b.....»»
A quantum material could be the future of high-energy X-ray imaging and particle detection
Scintillators are detectors that make high-energy X-rays or particles visible through flashes of light to form an image. Their many applications include particle physics, medical imaging, X-ray security and more......»»
Eleven things to know about in the Windows 11 2024 Update
A look at some of the changes and odds and ends in this year's Windows release. The Windows 11 2024 Update, also known as Windows 11 24H2, started rolling out last week. Your PC m.....»»
Use of AI in property valuation is on the rise—but we need greater transparency and trust
New Zealand's economy has been described as a "housing market with bits tacked on". Buying and selling property is a national sport fueled by the rising value of homes across the country......»»
On US coast, wind power foes embrace "Save the Whales" argument
Whether from real concern for marine animals or doubts about renewable energy, the anti-wind power movement has been growing along the US East Coast, with some trying to blame a surge in whale strandings on the growth of offshore energy projects......»»
Best Buy Prime Big Deal Days 2024: There are still some great deals
You can enjoy huge savings from Best Buy Prime Day deals, no matter what type of device you're planning to buy. Take a look at our recommended offers here......»»
Apple once again cuts interest rate for Apple Card Savings Account
After cutting interest rates for the Apple Card Savings Account last month, Apple and Goldman Sachs are cutting interest rates again. Customers were notified of the change on Thursday night, and it will take effect on Friday, October 11. more….....»»
New analysis tools can help farmers make informed choice on "agrivoltaics"
The dual use of land for agriculture and solar energy production, known as agrivoltaics, presents a new opportunity for farmers, but whether it makes economic sense for growers is a complex question. A new set of analytical tools developed by researc.....»»
Windows 11 is creating an ‘undeletable’ 8.63GB cache
The undeletable cache issue stems from the 'checkpoint update' system, a feature designed to download smaller, incremental patches instead of full updates......»»
The Juicebox and Enel X shutdown: What comes next?
There are open source projects and companies looking to help. Earlier this month, the Italian energy company Enel X announced an abrupt withdrawal from the North American market......»»
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Alienware Deals 2024: What’s still available?
There are all kinds of Alienware Prime Day deals for gaming laptops and gaming PCs that are available, so don't miss this huge opportunity at massive savings!.....»»
Best OLED TV Prime Big Deal Days deals still available: Save up to 45%
Amazon is bringing back huge discounts for OLED TVs for Prime Big Deal Days, offering fantastic savings on the latest displays made by LG, Sony, and Samsung......»»
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days iPad deals: Savings still available!
With Amazon Prime Big Deal Days coming up fast, we've highlighted all the best iPad deals, using our expert knowledge to know what's best for you......»»
Prime Big Deal Days Lego deals 2024: Star Wars, Marvel, Technics still available
Lego fans, don't miss the fantastic discounts that are available from Lego Prime Day deals. Enjoy savings on Lego sets featuring Marvel, Star Wars, and more!.....»»
Passkeys in Windows 11 are about to get safer and easier to use
Microsoft has announced that big changes are coming to its passkey experience, including third-party integration and account syncing......»»