Using condensation to noninvasively refill liquid marbles that collapse due to evaporation
Griffith University researchers have solved a problem plaguing droplet-sized micro-reactors which could improve the viability for applications like drug delivery and waste management. Published in Applied Physics Letters, the technique the team devel.....»»
Toyota reveals its plan to catch up on EV battery technology
Three liquid chemistries, solid state cells, and flatter battery packs. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Toyota, the world's largest automaker, has a problem. Although the company is famous for pioneering lean methods of m.....»»
Researchers use liquid metal and laser ablation to create stretchable miniature antennas
Researchers have developed a new method for making tiny stretchable antennas from a hydrogel and liquid metal. The antennas could be used in wearable and flexible wireless electronic devices to provide a link between the device and external systems f.....»»
Researchers find that millimeter structures improve liquid entrainment
In a study published in Science Advances, Chinese researchers have demonstrated the dynamics of liquid entrainment on solid surfaces with millimeter structures......»»
Researchers discover gravitational collapse and accretion flows in hub filament system G323.46-0.08
Hub-filament systems are ubiquitous in molecular clouds. Most dense clumps and cores are formed in filaments and play a key role in star formation process. Therefore, investigating hub-filament system is one of the best ways to understand high-mass s.....»»
Top-end Roomba can now refill itself with water via furniture-sized dock
The do-it-all dock has a faux wood top, making it look like a small table. The Roomba Combo j9+. [credit: iRobot.....»»
BMW to make $750M U.K. investment in electric Mini output
BMW's investment will help offset a number of setbacks the U.K. has had in electrification, such as the collapse of the Britishvolt battery company......»»
Paleolimnological study attributes Tibetan Empire collapse in 9th century to climate change
The Tibetan Empire was the world's highest elevation empire, sitting over 4,000m above sea level, and thrived during 618 to 877 CE. Home to an estimated 10 million people, it spanned approximately 4.6 million km2 across East and Central Asia, extendi.....»»
Lenovo Legion 9i gaming laptop features a liquid cooling system
Lenovo has unveiled a brand new gaming laptop at IFA 2023 that features a liquid cooling system. The post Lenovo Legion 9i gaming laptop features a liquid cooling system appeared first on Phandroid. Compared to regular laptops and PCs, gam.....»»
A swarm of swimming microbots could be deployed to Europa"s ocean
Europa and other ocean worlds in our solar system have recently attracted much attention. They are thought to be some of the most likely places in our solar system for life to have developed off Earth, given the presence of liquid water under their i.....»»
Researchers reveal stable isotope variation during below-cloud evaporation
Below-cloud evaporation is the evaporation of raindrops under unsaturated water vapor pressure and from cloud base to the ground during precipitation, leading to variability in the ratio of stable isotopes in rainfall. It can affect local small-scale.....»»
Tropical forests nearing critical temperatures thresholds
Global warming is driving leafy tropical canopies close to temperatures where they can no longer transform sunlight and CO2 into energy, threatening total collapse if the thermometer keeps climbing, according to a study Thursday......»»
Researchers develop framework to guide electrolyte design for advanced batteries
From cellphones to electric vehicles to microgrids, the future is battery powered. The current go-to lithium-ion batteries, however, require hard-to-find, expensive materials, and their liquid electrolytes can make for a volatile product. Solid-state.....»»
When proteins get stuck at the solid phase: Unlocking the secrets to brain diseases
Many diseases affecting the brain and nervous system are linked to the formation of protein aggregates, or solid condensates, in cells from their liquid form condensate, but little is known about this process......»»
Repair experts weigh in on AirPods Max condensation complaints
Far more AirPods Max owners are complaining about condensation problems than repair store owners are being asked to fix — and experts only have guesses about why.AirPods MaxIn AppleInsider's long term review of AirPods Max, conducted two years afte.....»»
AirPods Max owners still complain about condensation issues inside ear cups
Back in 2020, when Apple introduced AirPods Max, some customers noticed that the headphones were facing condensation issues inside the ear cups. At the time, Apple never acknowledged that there was a widespread situation. However, almost three years.....»»
Q&A: Is a critical system of ocean currents headed toward an imminent collapse?
Like the 60,000 miles of arteries and veins that course throughout the human body, ocean currents are the lifeblood of our planet—some flowing short distances, others circling the globe, but all playing a critical role in regulating climate......»»
This new gaming laptop might have water cooling and an RTX 4090
The Legion 9i could become Lenovo's most powerful gaming laptop with a liquid cooling solution......»»
Lenovo’s next gaming laptop could debut a game-changing feature
The Legion 9i could become Lenovo's most powerful gaming laptop with a liquid cooling solution......»»
Apple’s Vision Pro may help your eyesight in this genius way
The Vision Pro could help glasses wearers find the perfect prescription by infusing its lenses with liquid, not glass. It’s a genius idea -- but will it work?.....»»
Researchers estimate anthropogenic mercury emissions from 1500 to 1900
Mercury, toxic to humans, is the only known metallic element that is liquid at standard Earth temperature and pressure and therefore comprises a hazard to children because it is so cool. But many historic human activities have involved the use of mer.....»»