VW is on a solid footing, CEO Blume says
Oliver Blume said the group was strong after he reshuffled senior roles, defined the automaker's strategy for China and North America, and revised its software and platform strategy......»»
Best Metal Gear games, ranked
The originator of the stealth-action genre, Metal Gear has a long and not always perfect history. From the OG entries to the Solid titles, we ranked them all......»»
Discovery of magnetic liquid crystal: First direct observation of spin quadrupole moments in a spin-nematic phase
Liquid crystal is a state of matter that exhibits properties of both liquid and solid. It can flow like a liquid, while its constituent molecules are aligned as in a solid. Liquid crystal is widely used nowadays, for example, as a core element of LCD.....»»
Optimization of hard–soft material interfaces: A 3D printed imitation of bone–tendon connections
Most people can relate to having a laptop charger break right where the flexible cable meets the solid adapter. This is just one example of how difficult it is to effectively interface hard and soft materials. Using a unique 3D printing process, TU D.....»»
A mechanism of pressure-induced glass phase transition leading to advanced phase-change memories
When temperature or pressure is applied to a material, its state changes from liquid to solid or remains solid but exhibits structural changes. This change is called a phase transition or change......»»
The 10 best laptop deals in Best Buy’s 3-Day Sale — from $120
If you're looking for a solid laptop deal, we've collected ten of our favorite here for you......»»
Solid-state batteries are coming! Just not for your phones or wearables yet
It appears that Samsung is planning to start the development of solid-state batteries, but don’t get too excited just yet. The post Solid-state batteries are coming! Just not for your phones or wearables yet appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Rocket Report: The final space shuttle stack; SpaceX may extend booster lifetimes
"God willing, the suborbital tests of the new generation 'bio-capsule' will be completely Iranian." Enlarge / Solid rocket motors are stacked at the California Science Center for an eventual vertical display of space shuttle Ende.....»»
Melting fire-ice: Study finds climate change can cause methane to be released from the deep ocean
New research has shown that fire-ice—frozen methane which is trapped as a solid under our oceans—is vulnerable to melting due to climate change and could be released into the sea......»»
Unlocking the secrets of oobleck—strange stuff that’s both liquid and solid
Scientists tested hypothesis with dense suspensions of piezoelectric nanoparticles. Enlarge / "Oobleck" is a classic kitchen science example of a shear-thickening non-Newtonian fluid. (credit: Screenshot/PBS) Oobleck has.....»»
What happens in Vega didn’t stay in Vega, as key rocket parts went missing
There's a valuable payload riding on the final Vega rocket launch. Enlarge / A Vega rocket rides a column of exhaust from its solid-fueled first stage, kicking off a mission to deliver 12 small satellites into orbit. (credit: ES.....»»
Amazon’s Alexa App Gets a Major UI Redesign in Update
As a Google Home user who hasn’t touched an Amazon Echo or Alexa product in a solid decade, this news that I’m about to share is not for me. But you know what? This is big and beyond my personal tech situation, so let’s talk about t.....»»
New understanding of "oobleck-like" fluids contributes to smart material design
If you mix cornstarch and water in the right proportions, you get something that seems not-quite-liquid but also not-quite-solid. Oobleck flows and settles like a liquid when untouched but stiffens when you try to pick it up or stir it with a spoon......»»
Study illuminates formation of US east coast during break up of supercontinent Pangea
A recent study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth sheds new light on the formation of the East Coast of the United States—a "passive margin," in geologic terms—during the breakup of the supercontinent Pangea and the ope.....»»
With another record broken, the world’s spaceports are busier than ever
No turning back? We can expect even more launches worldwide next year. Enlarge / A solid-fueled Ceres 1 rocket, developed by the Chinese company Galactic Energy, fires away from an ocean-going launch platform in the Yellow Sea on.....»»
MacBook Air gets solid-state active cooling in intriguing demo
Proof-of-concept explores alternative to fans for sustained, heavy workloads. Enlarge / The active cooling chips are labeled and located in the upper-left corner near a custom heatsink in the 15-inch MacBook Air. What.....»»
2023 has been another year with a record number of orbital launches
No turning back? We can expect even more launches worldwide next year. Enlarge / A solid-fueled Ceres 1 rocket, developed by the Chinese company Galactic Energy, fires away from an ocean-going launch platform in the Yellow Sea on.....»»
The best Lenovo gaming laptops you can buy right now
Lenovo's Legion range of gaming notebooks offer solid design and effective cooling solutions, making them a worthwhile choice......»»
AirJet cooling system could make a MacBook Air perform like a MacBook Pro
A solid-state cooling system called AirJet was able to cool an M2 MacBook Air enough to keep with the M2 MacBook Pro when running a demanding benchmark test over a sustained period. The bad news is that the system isn’t available for sale to con.....»»
Vanpowers UrbanGlide Pro E-Bike review: Navigates the city with ease
The Vanpowers UrbanGlide Pro is a solid e-bike for cyclists of all experience levels to make the most of bike paths and cities.E-bikes are quickly becoming a popular mode of transportation in cities, as many commuters and delivery workers rely on the.....»»
Alienware’s 34-inch gaming monitor is $800 for Cyber Monday
Alienware makes some solid high-end gaming monitors, such as this 34-inch QD-OLED, and you can grab it for a discounted price of $800......»»