Transformation toughening of ceramics made crystal clear
Ceramic materials that are resistant to cracking are used in a variety of industries from aerospace engineering to dentistry. Toughening them to improve their efficiency and safety is therefore an important area of investigation. Researchers from the.....»»
Don"t get too excited about new iPhone trade-in bonuses from Apple
Apple apparently must not want to clear out stocks before the iPhone 16 launches too badly, as the trade-in bonuses it has started offering can be beaten easily by the carriers.The new iPhone 13 ProAs rumored, Apple did in fact increase trade-in valu.....»»
Apple to increase trade-in value of older iPhones in new promotion
With the iPhone 16 on the horizon, Apple is reportedly taking steps to clear out stocks of the iPhone 15 family of devices.iPhones older than the 13 models will be worth more in trade-in soon.Starting on May 20th, Apple will allegedly boost the amoun.....»»
Google fumbled what could have been its biggest product in years
Google didn't launch a pair of AI smart glasses at Google I/O, but instead weakly teased a concept, leaving the path clear for the competition to take over......»»
Study examines low-permittivity dielectric ceramics for microwave/millimeter-wave communication
Microwave dielectric ceramics are the cornerstone of wireless communication devices, widely utilized in mobile communications, satellite radar, GPS, Bluetooth, and WLAN applications. Components made from these ceramic materials, such as filters, reso.....»»
Transformation and mechanisms of climate wet/dry change on the northern Tibetan Plateau under global warming
Historical patterns of climate change can provide ways to predict future climate change. During geological history, the earth has experienced many warm periods of different time scales, such as the mid-Holocene warm period, the medieval climate anoma.....»»
Research investigates structural evolution and high-temperature sensing performance of polymer-derived SiAlBCN ceramics
Gang Shao's group from Zhengzhou University, China recently investigated the structural evolution of pentagonal polymer-derived SiAlBCN ceramics (PDCs) and outlined PDC-based sensor technology for high-temperature extreme environments. The high-perfo.....»»
How to clear cookies
Have you noticed your computer is running slower than normal? It might be time to clear the cookies from your browsing history. Here’s how......»»
Uneven strain distribution induces detwinning in penta-twinned nanoparticles
Twinned nanoparticles have regions of clear symmetry that share the same crystal lattice, separated by a clear boundary. Changing the twin structure can affect the properties of the nanoparticles, which makes controlling twinning to create tailored n.....»»
When consumers would prefer a chatbot over a person
Actually, sometimes consumers don't want to talk to a real person when they're shopping online, a new study suggests. In fact, what they really want is a chatbot that makes it clear that it is not human at all......»»
There is an urgent need for democratizing knowledge to revolutionize global food systems, researchers argue
In an article published today in Nature Food, a team of international experts delves into the urgent need for democratizing knowledge to revolutionize global food systems. Titled "Knowledge Democratization Approaches for Food Systems Transformation,".....»»
Outdoing the dinosaurs: What we can do if we spot a threatening asteroid
Someday, an NEO will pose a threat to us. Thankfully, we have options. Enlarge / We'd like to avoid this. (credit: Science Photo Library/Andrzej Wojcicki/Getty Images) In 2005, the United States Congress laid out a clear.....»»
Apple is making it easier to develop your first app using Pathways
Apple’s developer site has long been a massive hub of resources for prospective app developers, but previously there was never a clear path toward getting started. Today the company launched Pathways, a collection of videos, documentation, and o.....»»
iPad Pro (2024) vs. iPad Air (2024): the difference is clear
Apple's new iPad Pro and iPad Air series have never been more different. For the best experience, it's the iPad Pro. To save some money, choose the iPad Air......»»
Study suggests heavy snowfall and rain may contribute to some earthquakes
When scientists look for an earthquake's cause, their search often starts underground. As centuries of seismic studies have made clear, it's the collision of tectonic plates and the movement of subsurface faults and fissures that primarily trigger a.....»»
Polestar CEO open to letting Apple ‘take over all the screens’ with next-gen CarPlay
Last week, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius made it clear that the automaker has no plans to support Apple’s next-generation CarPlay platform. In a new interview with The Verge, Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath took a different approach and said t.....»»
A new Apple Pencil is coming tomorrow – here’s what the rumors say
Apple will hold a special event on May 7. Although the company doesn’t usually discuss the topics of the event, the invitation artwork makes it clear that it will be all about iPad – as we can see an Apple Pencil in it. After Apple CEO Tim Cook h.....»»
Researchers explore raw materials and firing technology for porcelain from late sixth-century Xing kiln
In the process of firing ceramics, the appearance, structure and properties of ceramics are determined by raw materials and firing technology, so the study of raw materials and firing technology of ancient ceramics has always been a very important ar.....»»
Kingdom Hearts 4: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more
This sequel's full picture isn't clear as of yet, but we've done our best to unlock all the secrets we can and share everything we know about Kingdom Hearts 4......»»
Cold sintering may rescue plastic, ceramics, battery components from landfills
Recycling does not necessarily prevent an item from eventually ending up in a landfill, according to Enrique Gomez, interim associate dean for equity and inclusion and professor of chemical engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering. Instea.....»»
7 surprising takeaways from the Beijing auto show
The Chinese market is rapidly evolving, but it's not clear what it will end up looking like......»»