The path to achieving net-zero liquid fuel
Researchers from Monash University and Hokkaido University have developed a method that converts carbon dioxide into a diesel-range fuel and has the potential to produce a net-zero liquid fuel alternative to power cars more sustainably......»»
New study finds Mars"s liquid iron core is smaller and denser than previously thought
For four years, NASA's InSight lander recorded tremors on Mars with its seismometer. Researchers at ETH Zurich collected and analyzed the data transmitted to Earth to determine the planet's internal structure. "Although the mission ended in December.....»»
A new formula to calculate the strength of thin conical structures
Conical structures can have advantageous applications in a variety of fields, ranging from robotics to civil engineering. Studies have found that conical shells made of liquid crystal elastomer films can be effective lifters; devices that can generat.....»»
Data Theorem enhances Cloud Secure platform with ML-based hacker toolkits and visualizations
Data Theorem introduced an attack path analysis of APIs and software supply chain exploits to its cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) called Cloud Secure. The new release includes machine learning (ML)-based hacker toolkits and impro.....»»
India celebrates “first major milestone” on path to launching astronauts
This was a test of the launch abort system for India's Gaganyaan spacecraft. Enlarge / A forward-facing camera on the top of an Indian booster captured this view of a Gaganyaan test spacecraft firing its abort motor to propel its.....»»
University of Michigan slithers toward history with massive acquisition of jarred snake specimens
Greg Schneider scans rows upon rows of liquid-filled glass jars containing coiled snake specimens, just a portion of the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology's reptile and amphibian collection believed to be the largest held by any research insti.....»»
Hurricanes are now twice as likely to zip from minor to whopper than decades ago, study says
With warmer oceans serving as fuel, Atlantic hurricanes are now more than twice as likely as before to rapidly intensify from wimpy minor hurricanes to powerful and catastrophic, a study said Thursday......»»
This 3D-printed plate lets food droplets magically move without being touched
New "computational food" design incorporates electrowetting on dielectric technology. "Dancing Delicacies": Researchers at Monash University created a special plate enhanced with electrodes that moves liquid droplets ar.....»»
Why the rumored 12.9-inch iPad Air actually makes a lot of sense
Earlier this month, 9to5Mac reported that Apple is currently developing two new iPad Air models alongside an updated iPad mini. A new report today from DigiTimes adds more fuel to this fire, saying that Apple is prepping a 12.9-inch version of the iP.....»»
New noble-metal-free electrocatalyst decreases the energy required to generate hydrogen gas from water
As a combustible fuel, the burning of hydrogen gas does not contribute to global warming. Today, the majority of hydrogen gas is generated from fossil fuels, however, and this process releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Generating hydrogen.....»»
Manipulating collective motions of electrons and solvent molecules in a polar liquid
Researchers at the Max-Born-Institute have now mapped the linear and nonlinear optical polaron response using ultrafast two-dimensional spectroscopy in the THz frequency range. As they discuss in the current issue of Physical Review Letters, multi-ph.....»»
Protein-like polymers illuminate the path to macular degeneration treatment
In the latest stride toward combating neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), a team led by Professor Nathan Gianneschi from the International Institute for Nanotechnology at Northwestern University has unveiled a novel approach that cou.....»»
Is tech debt holding back your business?
It can be a daunting blunder to correct, but addressing technical debt could save you money and fuel growth......»»
Using AI to develop hydrogen fuel cell catalysts more efficiently and economically
Proton exchange membrane hydrogen fuel cells (PEMFCs) used in hydrogen vehicles use expensive platinum catalysts to facilitate the oxygen reduction reaction at the anode. There are a vast number of elemental combinations and compositions that need to.....»»
Harnessing molecular power: Electricity generation on the nanoscale
Wave energy technology is a proven source of power generation, but there is power inherent in every molecule of liquid on Earth, even when the liquid is at rest. At the molecular scale, atoms and ions are always moving. If this nanoscale movement can.....»»
Citing slow Starship reviews, SpaceX urges FAA to double licensing staff
“Licensing at this point for Starship is a critical path item for the Artemis program." Enlarge / SpaceX said this week that Starship is stacked and ready to fly its second test flight. (credit: SpaceX) In a remarkably.....»»
Scientists discover the possible triggers for bacterial pathogens, opening the door for new treatment strategies
The legendary Alexander Fleming, who famously discovered penicillin, once said "never to neglect an extraordinary appearance or happening." And the path of science often leads to just that. New UNLV research is turning the page in our understanding o.....»»
After ChatGPT disruption, Stack Overflow lays off 28 percent of staff
The popular developer forum is still hunting for a "path to profitability." Enlarge (credit: Stack Overflow) Stack Overflow used to be every developer's favorite site for coding help, but with the rise of generative AI l.....»»
"Ring of fire" eclipse moves across the Americas, bringing with it cheers and shouts of joy
First came the darkening skies, then the crescent-shaped shadows on the ground, and finally an eruption of cheers by crowds that gathered Saturday along the narrow path of a rare "ring of fire" eclipse of the sun......»»
Study on the economic connection between health and mobility
The health benefits of walking and cycling are so significant for society that they should be taken into account in setting fuel taxes. This is the conclusion of an international study published today (Oct. 13) in the journal Economica, in which Prof.....»»
iPad mini 7 rumored to feature upgraded display to resolve ‘jelly scrolling’ problems
A new iPad mini is widely rumored to be coming as soon as sometime this year. A new report on Weibo this week adds more fuel to the fire. According to this rumor, the iPad mini 7 might also improve one of the weakest points of the current model – t.....»»