Strengthening the second law of thermodynamics
According to the second law of thermodynamics, the total entropy of a closed process can increase or stay the same, but never decrease. The second law guarantees, for example, that an egg can wobble off a table and leave a mess on the floor but that.....»»
Novel polymer toughens up and changes color upon mechanical stress
A fascinating and crucial ability of biological tissue, such as muscle, is self-healing and self-strengthening in response to damage caused by external forces. Most human-made polymers, on the other hand, break irreversibly under enough mechanical st.....»»
Tesla, BMW, Stellantis, others approved for share of $3.5B EU battery aid
The state aid is aimed at strengthening the bloc's push toward electrification and reducing its dependence on Asian battery suppliers......»»
IC foundries, designers strengthening tie-up with backend houses
With demand for diverse chips solutions continuing to grow robustly, Taiwan's foundry houses, IC designers and even EMS providers are all strengthening tie-up with backend houses seeking to benefit more from the rare market boom ever seen in 20 years.....»»
Deal reached on project to protect lakes from invasive fish
Michigan, Illinois and a federal agency have agreed on funding the next phase of an initiative to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes by strengthening defenses on a Chicago-area waterway, officials said Thursday......»»
Researcher cracks the hidden strengthening mechanism in biological ceramics
Ling Li, an assistant professor in mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech, has found insights into building stronger and tougher ceramics by studying the shells of bivalve mollusks......»»
Major IC equipment, materials vendors deepening presence in Taiwan
Many international semiconductor equipment and materials suppliers have been stepping up investments or strengthening deployments in Taiwan seeking to better serve TSMC's ecosystem clustering at Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP), according to indus.....»»
Tencent-led consortium will lift stake in Universal Music to 20%
Tencent is further strengthening its ties with music giant Universal Music Group as it continues to dominate the Chinese music streaming market. A consortium led by Tencent and comprising Tencent Music Entertainment, the internet giant’s music.....»»