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The hawk has landed: braking mid-air to prioritize safety over energy or speed

Researchers at the University of Oxford have found that hawks control their flight to ensure the safest landing conditions when perching, even if it takes longer and more energy to do so. Understanding how birds optimise their landing manoeuvres thro.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJul 3rd, 2022

Businesses must prioritize digital trust to avoid major problems

As organizations pursue digital transformation, they urgently need to prioritize digital trust to achieve their goals and prepare for future market opportunities, legislation, and regulatory compliance, according to ISACA. The ISACA State of Digital.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Daisy recycling robot now smashes iPhones for speed

Apple has shown off its Daisy robot for recycling iPhones before, but now it's become much faster by using brute force.Notice the debris on the floor from Daisy smashing iPhones to get to their components Daisy is comprised of four sections, all hous.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

New 3D-printed microscale photonic lantern opens opportunities for spatial mode multiplexing

Optical waves propagating through air or multi-mode fiber can be patterned or decomposed using orthogonal spatial modes, with far-ranging applications in imaging, communication, and directed energy. Yet the systems that perform these wavefront manipu.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Study reveals reversible assembly of platinum catalyst

Chemists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, Stony Brook University (SBU), and their collaborators have uncovered new details of the reversible assembly and disassembly of a platinum catalyst. The new understandin.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

New catalyst brings commercial high-efficiency zinc-air batteries closer to reality

The effective conversion from fossil fuel-based to renewable energy sources requires cost-efficient, high-capacity, rechargeable batteries. Zinc-air batteries (ZAB) can theoretically store large amounts of energy, but current technologies require the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Revolution Cooking’s high-speed smart toaster is $100 off today

The Revolution Cooking InstaGLO R180 smart toaster, featuring the brand's InstaGLO heating system and a touchscreen, is on sale from Best Buy for only $250......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

New precision measurement program advances understanding of proton halos

In May 2022, the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University (MSU), launched its precision measurement program. Staff from FRIB's Low Energy Beam and Ion Trap (LEBIT) facility take high-energy, rare-isotope beams generated at.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Scientists identify crucial detail essential for the production of hydrogen from algae enzymes

Under certain conditions, some algae are able to produce hydrogen—a much sought-after green energy source. Its production takes place in the unique catalytic center of the unicellular algae and is only possible if certain cofactors of the relevant.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Enhancing nanofibrous acoustic energy harvesters with AI

Scientists at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI), have employed artificial intelligence techniques to improve the design and production of nanofibers used in wearable nanofiber acoustic energy harvesters (NAEH). These acoustic de.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

NHTSA probes 74,000 Nissan Rogue Selects for unexpected airbag deployment

Auto safety regulators are investigating Nissan following reports of unexpected activation of side curtain airbags.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

China lands a spacecraft on the moon"s far side to collect rocks for study

A Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

A Chinese spacecraft lands on the moon"s far side to collect rocks in growing space rivalry with US

A Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 2nd, 2024

FDA’s review of MDMA for PTSD highlights study bias and safety concerns

FDA advisors will meet June 4 to discuss and vote on the therapy's effectiveness. Enlarge / MDMA is now in the FDA's hands. (credit: Getty | PYMCA/Avalon) The safety and efficacy data on the use of MDMA (aka ecstasy) for.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

Researchers use AI to accelerate the chase for safer, better batteries

As the clean transition drives uptake of electric vehicles and energy storage for an electricity grid with ever greater dependence on variable renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, the danger from battery fires grows as well. To limit this.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Researchers develop ultrafast wavemeter that employs spectral–spatial–temporal mapping

Accurate high-speed measurements of wavelength are fundamental to optical research and industrial applications, such as environmental monitoring, biomedical analysis, and material characterization......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Food safety, quality review summarizes sustainable seafood preservation to minimize waste, losses

Seafood is in high demand across several regions of the world. Moreover, this demand for seafood is expected to surge by a whopping 56% by 2050. Given the high moisture content and susceptibility of seafood to microbial and biochemical decay, it ofte.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Controlling ion transport for a blue energy future: Research highlights the potential of nanopore membranes

Blue energy has the potential to provide a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. In simple terms, it involves harnessing the energy produced when the ions in a salt solution move from high to low concentrations......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Nectarivores: A world of sweet-toothed critters

If you have a sweet tooth, you'll be familiar with the burst of energy known as a sugar rush. But what if your survival depended on it? Would you love it as much? Animals get the nutrients they need from different sources......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Twin NASA satellites are ready to help gauge Earth"s energy balance

A pair of new shoebox-size NASA satellites will help unravel an atmospheric mystery that's bedeviled scientists for years: how the behavior of clouds and water vapor at Earth's polar regions affects our planet's climate......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Ecobee Smart Thermostat gets grid stability automation

Ecobee has released an update today that’s part of its eco+ Community Energy Savings feature that helps users work with others in their area to prevent power outages. The new automation can adjust the but users can still take manual control at any.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024