This cool new approach to refrigeration could replace harmful chemicals
New method uses salt and an organic solvent to change a material’s melting point. Enlarge / Berkeley Lab scientists have developed ionocaloric cooling, a new refrigeration cycle they hope could help phase out refrigerants that.....»»
Security Bite: Cybercrime projected to cost $326,000 every second by 2025
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»
What exactly are "forever chemicals"—and can we move beyond them?
The Australian parliament will conduct a national inquiry into the dangers of "forever chemicals.".....»»
Like The Crow remake? Then watch these 3 movies right now
Bill Skarsgård's The Crow is now in theaters, and if you liked its approach to the classic story of Eric Draven, then you'll surely like these movies, too......»»
Nontoxic ceramic could replace lead-based electronic components
The ceramic produced in Prof. Igor Lubomirsky's lab at the Weizmann Institute of Science seemed too good to be true. It belongs to a class of materials that are the backbone of many essential technologies but that unfortunately also create an environ.....»»
Researchers identify effective materials for protecting astronauts from harmful cosmic radiation on Mars
Researchers have identified specific materials, including certain plastics, rubber, and synthetic fibers, as well as Martian soil (regolith), which would effectively protect astronauts by blocking harmful space radiation on Mars. These findings could.....»»
Breaking down the indestructible: New technologies target PFAS environmental menace
PFAS are synthetic chemicals widely used in products such as non-stick cookware and waterproof clothing due to their water and grease-resistant properties. However, their persistence in the environment has led to widespread contamination and signific.....»»
Electric sedan to replace Infiniti Q50
The Q50 debuted in 2013 and U.S. sales peaked at 44,007 in 2016, and fell to 6,201 last year......»»
New approach for profiling complex dynamics at the single-molecule level
A team of researchers led by Professor Sebastian Deindl at Uppsala University has developed a pioneering method that vastly improves the ability to observe and analyze complex biological processes at the single-molecule level. Their work is published.....»»
Samsung still thinks 3D is cool with its new Odyssey glasses-free 3D monitor
Samsung has taken the wraps off their brand new Odyssey gaming monitor which supports glasses-free 3D viewing. The post Samsung still thinks 3D is cool with its new Odyssey glasses-free 3D monitor appeared first on Phandroid. For a very br.....»»
Indian desert school"s unique design offers respite from heat
In the sweltering heat of India's Thar desert, where summer highs soar above 50 degrees Celsius, an architecturally striking school is an oasis of cool thanks to a combination of age-old techniques and modern design......»»
Nintendo to Replace “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” with an Offline Version
The online version of the game shuts down later in November. The post Nintendo to Replace “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” with an Offline Version appeared first on Phandroid. Players of Nintendo’s “Animal Crossing: P.....»»
Why entrepreneurship education fails in impoverished regions
As formal employment opportunities are rare in impoverished regions, entrepreneurship is considered a key alternative to help people in such regions improve their livelihoods. Many development organizations have adopted a market-based approach to all.....»»
Can"t buy me love: TikTok users seek authenticity in sponsored content, dismissing top influencers for smaller creators
High-profile and popular influencers on TikTok should rethink their approach to brand-sponsored campaigns since followers better engage and trust the authenticity of smaller creators over super influencers when it comes to paid content......»»
Forget Atlantis: How data centers can use liquid above ground to stay cool
Forget Atlantis: How data centers can use liquid above ground to stay cool.....»»
Forget foldable displays, Samsung has a new stretchy display that’s even cooler!
At IMID 2024, Samsung has shown off a new prototype display that is stretchy and can form shapes, which is honestly super cool. The post Forget foldable displays, Samsung has a new stretchy display that’s even cooler! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Climate change a mixed blessing for sun-starved Irish vintners
At a tiny outpost in the wine world, Ireland's handful of winemakers are cautiously eyeing long-term growth potential as climate change warms up its cool climate......»»
Research team designs AI approach to drought zoning in Canada
A recent study by the University of Ottawa and Laval University shows that climate change may cause many areas in Canada to experience significant droughts by the end of the century. In response, the researchers have introduced an advanced AI-based m.....»»
You’ll Need to Fully Replace your Pixel Watch 3 if it Ever Breaks
No repair options still, unfortunately. The post You’ll Need to Fully Replace your Pixel Watch 3 if it Ever Breaks appeared first on Phandroid. While there’s little doubt that Google’s new Pixel Watch 3 comes with some pr.....»»
Scientists help turn whisky waste into valuable commodity
A new method to extract valuable bio-based chemicals from whisky distillery waste streams could transform manufacturing and be worth up to £90 million in global chemical manufacturing markets......»»
Bacteria make thermally stable plastics similar to polystyrene and PET for the first time
Bioengineers around the world have been working to create plastic-producing microbes that could replace the petroleum-based plastics industry. Now, researchers from Korea have overcome a major hurdle: getting bacteria to produce polymers that contain.....»»