THE EV REVOLUTION
Chequered History. Future Star. Since their invention in the late 19th century, electric vehicles have gone through both high and low phases. Initially they were hailed as the more efficient alternative to the traditional motorcars with cumbersome in.....»»
Uncovering the physics of how electrons screen against conductivity-killer in organic semiconductors
California's Silicon Valley and Utah's Silicon Slopes are named for the element most associated with semiconductors, the backbone of the computer revolution. Anything computerized or electronic depends on semiconductors, a substance with properties t.....»»
Assessment and strategies for sustainable food systems within planetary boundaries
Since the Green Revolution in the 1960s, intensive agricultural production practices have laid the foundation for food security. However, these measures are also accompanied by significant resource input and environmental impacts. Meeting the increas.....»»
First Nations people must be at the forefront of Australia"s renewable energy revolution, say researchers
Australia's plentiful solar and wind resources and proximity to Asia means it can become a renewable energy superpower. But as the renewable energy rollout continues, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must benefit......»»
The 50 best shows on Netflix in February 2024
The best shows on Netflix in February include Alexander: The Making of a God, Young Sheldon, Griselda, Masters of the Universe: Revolution, and more......»»
Fermentation revolution? Trash becomes treasure as bio-waste yields valuable acetone and isopropanol
In a major stride towards sustainable industrial fermentation, a team of researchers at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in The Netherlands, has unveiled pioneering advancements in the purification of isopropanol and acetone from the ferment.....»»
Collaborating to build a more efficient rocket
Sal Rodriguez, a nuclear engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, is forging a rocket revolution with the help of the University of New Mexico and student Graham Monroe......»»
What to make of Valve’s recent fan project takedowns
A series of recent removals tells a complicated story. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Valve) From Black Mesa to the recently launched Portal: Revolution, Valve has had a reputation for being pretty willing to let modde.....»»
Harnessing sensors, smart devices, and AI could transform agriculture
Biosensing engineer Azahar Ali, assistant professor of animal sciences and biological systems engineering at Virginia Tech, is bracing for the arrival of a fourth agricultural revolution......»»
What’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving in January 2024
Netflix's January 2024 lineup includes Fool Me Once, Bitconned, This Is Us, Aquaman, Masters of the Universe: Revolution, and the first three John Wick films......»»
There’s one thing I want tablets to change in 2024
Tablets are in need of a design revolution, and I need Android tablets to to adopt this one feature in 2024......»»
Cruise layoffs mark ‘pivotal" moment for GM partnership — and the AV industry
Layoffs at Cruise, the GM robotaxi subsidiary, mark an inflection point for both companies as autonomous vehicle competition has thinned, automakers face pressure to cut costs and both public and investor confidence in the self-driving revolution has.....»»
The "one-pot" nanosheet method catalyzing a green energy revolution
A research group from the Institute for Future Materials and Systems at Nagoya University in Japan has developed a new 'one-pot' method to make nanosheets using less rare metals. Their discovery should allow for the energy-making process to be more e.....»»
A revolution in laptop RAM is upon us
A new, very promising RAM standard just got approved by JEDEC. What does that mean for the future of laptops?.....»»
One year ago, ChatGPT started a revolution
Exactly one year ago, OpenAI put a little web app called ChatGPT on the internet for free......»»
Lightweight wheel supplier Carbon Revolution plans North American factory
Australian carbon-fiber wheel supplier Carbon Revolution plans to open a North American factory in the coming years that would be capable of producing hundreds of thousands of wheels annually......»»
Lasso Security emerges from stealth and raises $6 million
Lasso Security announced a $6 million seed round led by Entrée Capital with the participation of Samsung Next. Every few years there’s a major technological revolution. In the 90s, it was the internet; in the 2010s, it was the cloud and most r.....»»
Globalism vs. the scientific revolution
A recent book takes a dim view of the Europe-centric view of the origin of science. Enlarge (credit: duncan1890) How did science get started? A few years back, we looked at one answer to that question in the form of a b.....»»
The world’s first portable record player just got its first big discount
Take your records and some savings on the go with this deal on the Victrola Revolution Go portable record player at Best Buy......»»
Why a "hologram revolution" could be on the way
Holograms are getting better and cheaper and some think soon they will be everywhere......»»
Insect researcher: Non-destructive methods are needed
New research has shed light on the importance of revolutionizing methods in entomology. A publication titled "The need for a (non-destructive) method revolution in entomology" has highlighted how to improve our understanding of insects without harmin.....»»