Using magnetic and electric fields to emulate black hole and stellar accretion disks
A team of researchers at the Sorbonne University of Paris reports a new way to emulate black hole and stellar accretion disks. In their paper published in the journal Physical Review Letters, the group describes using magnetic and electric fields to.....»»
Solid electrolyte composed of nanoparticles shows promise for all-solid-state batteries
Often overlooked, rechargeable batteries play an important part in contemporary life, powering small devices like smartphones to larger ones like electric vehicles. The keys to creating sustainable rechargeable batteries include having them hold thei.....»»
Formula E’s Race to Get the Whole World Electrified
Since launching in 2014, the world’s premier EV racing series has made huge technological leaps and gained hundreds of millions of fans. But CEO Jeff Dodds won’t rest until every new car is electric......»»
New triple star system sets shortest orbital period record
Professional and amateur astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery with the help of artificial intelligence, identifying a unique triple star system named TIC 290061484. This stellar trio was uncovered through cosmic "strobe lights" observed b.....»»
Researchers create orientation-independent magnetic field-sensing nanotube spin qubits
Purdue University researchers have developed patent-pending one-dimensional boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) containing spin qubits, or spin defects. The BNNTs are more sensitive in detecting off-axis magnetic fields at high resolution than traditiona.....»»
Deals: M3 Pro MacBook Pro $500 off, M4 iPad Pro new low, black Magic Keyboard, Camera Control cases, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals feature even lower prices on the official new Apple 25W MagSafe Charger as well as new lows on M4 iPad Pro configurations at up to $150 off and the official full-size black Magic Keyboard at a discount. But the re.....»»
Ford in talks to make EVs in way back to India, minister says
Ford has yet to decide on what it will manufacture in India, said Tamil Nadu Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa, but he hinted that it could be electric vehicles......»»
Influence of a black hole"s spin: First evidence of precession in ultraluminous accretion disks
Gas swirls around a black hole due to its intense gravity, forming an accretion disk. These accretion disks, being among the most efficient energy conversion mechanisms in the universe, emit light and plasma jets. When a black hole spins on its axis,.....»»
Nanopillars create tiny openings in the nucleus without damaging cells
Imagine trying to poke a hole in the yolk of a raw egg without breaking the egg white. It sounds impossible, but researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a technology that performs a similarly delicate task in living cells.....»»
Car dealers renew their opposition to EV mandates
An EV mandate would make gasoline cars too expensive, say the dealers. A group of more than 5,000 car dealers have made public their worries about a lack of demand for electric ve.....»»
U.S. issues $2 billion electric vehicle tax rebates since Jan. 1, Treasury says
The U.S. government has issued $2 billion in advance point-of-sale consumer EV tax credit payments since Jan. 1 covering more than 300,000 vehicles, the Treasury said Oct. 1......»»
Xiaomi’s SU7 is Selling Like Hotcakes
The company now aims to sell 20,000 units in October. The post Xiaomi’s SU7 is Selling Like Hotcakes appeared first on Phandroid. Xiaomi’s official debut of its first-ever electric vehicle was accompanied with much hope and opt.....»»
Scientists develop a new model of electric double layer
A new model accounts for a wide range of ion-electrode interactions and predicts a device's ability to store electric charge. The model's theoretical predictions align with the experimental results. Data on the behavior of the electric double layer (.....»»
Researchers develop first banana plant resistant to TR4 and black sigatoka
Researchers have developed a banana plant that is resistant to both fusarium tropical race 4 (TR4) and black sigatoka, two of the most destructive diseases for bananas......»»
Here’s your chance to win this Gigabyte gaming laptop — a $1,300 value
Here's your chance to win an awesome Gigabyte gaming laptop (G6X 9KG) with a GeForce RTX 4080 and plenty of power to play Black Myth: Wukong......»»
Here’s your chance to win this GIGABYTE gaming laptop (G6X 9KG-43US864SH) — a $1,300 value
Here's your chance to win an awesome GIGABYTE gaming laptop (G6X 9KG) with a GeForce RTX 4080 and plenty of power to play Black Myth: Wukong......»»
Man who fell in hole at dealership while walking dog can pursue lawsuit, appeals court rules
The Mississippi Court of Appeals has reinstated a negligence suit by a service customer who fell into a hole while walking his dog on the grass alongside a Toyota store's driveway......»»
Stellantis extends production halt for electric Fiat 500 on poor demand
Despite the temporary production halt in output, Stellantis reiterated plans to invest $111 million to build a high-performance battery variant of the Fiat 500e......»»
A plug-in hybrid upgrade makes the Bentley Continental GT Speed even better
The 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed introduces a new plug-in hybrid powertrain as Bentley marches toward an electric future......»»
Ride-hailing apps reduce racial discrimination impact, new study suggests
Racial discrimination against Black passengers looking to hail rides has been a problem since the taxicab era. A new study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering has aimed to find out whether the rise of ride-hailing ap.....»»
Hubble captures stellar nurseries in majestic spiral galaxy IC 1954
This image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope features the spiral galaxy IC 1954, located 45 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Horologium. It sports a glowing bar in its core, majestically winding spiral arms, and clouds of da.....»»