Why boiling droplets can race across hot oily surfaces
When you're frying something in a skillet and some droplets of water fall into the pan, you may have noticed those droplets skittering around on top of the film of hot oil. Now, that seemingly trivial phenomenon has been analyzed and understood for t.....»»
Metallic nanosheets curl into nanovesicles
Inspired by the cell membrane structure, researchers, led by Dr. Xiaoqing Huang (State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University) and Dr. Qi Shao (College of Chemistry and.....»»
Q&A: How do presidential candidates embody ideas about race and national identity, including views of Latinos?
J. David Cisneros, a professor of communication and an affiliate of Latina/Latino Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researches social movements and public rhetoric about race, culture and citizenship......»»
New Japanese EV alliance emerges with Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi
Nissan and Honda are a step closer to forming a new Japanese alliance with Mitsubishi in a bid to build next-generation software-defined EVs and to catch up in the global EV race......»»
UAW endorses Kamala Harris" bid for U.S. president
The 370,000-member UAW said its executive board voted to endorse her after endorsing President Joe Biden's reelection bid in January. Biden withdrew from the race on July 21......»»
Google’s AI Olympics ad is so bad, Gemini must have created it
Winning the AI race isn’t just about getting artificial intelligence features right. It’s also about winning the hearts and minds of people who will use … The post Google’s AI Olympics ad is so bad, Gemini must have created it.....»»
How to watch Swimming in the Olympics: Schedule, streaming, and more
It's time for swimming at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and we have all the different ways you can watch a live stream of every event and race......»»
Samsung is starting to lose the foldable race
Samsung has largely dominated the foldable market for the past six years. But with the release of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, that's starting to change......»»
Raindrops grow with turbulence in clouds: New findings could improve weather and climate models
Scientists for decades have attempted to learn more about the complex and mysterious chain of events by which tiny droplets in clouds grow large enough to begin falling toward the ground. Better understanding this process, known as the "rain formatio.....»»
Inspired by cicada wings, researchers study the insects" antimicrobial properties to develop antibacterial surfaces
Trillions of periodical cicadas—several species of the genus Magicicada that emerge every 13 or 17 years—broke soil across the Eastern U.S. this summer. News outlets likened the event to Armageddon, an apocalypse or an invasion. But what about us.....»»
The Race for the Next Ozempic
The next wave of obesity drugs could help people lose even more weight—and make some pharma companies a fortune......»»
Trees reveal climate surprise: Microbes living in bark remove methane from the atmosphere
Tree bark surfaces play an important role in removing methane gas from the atmosphere, according to a study published 24 July in Nature......»»
Coalfire announces Cyber Security On-Demand portfolio
Coalfire announced its Cyber Security On-Demand portfolio to provide a flexible set of services that reduce cyber risks and remediate security vulnerabilities in customer environments. As attack surfaces grow, defenders need flexibility and a hacker.....»»
Q&A: Harris 2024? Here"s what election and campaign finance laws say
President Joe Biden announced he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, leaving Vice President Kamala Harris the top contender for the Democratic nomination. Biden's decision not to seek re-election comes after the states held their president.....»»
The 39 best Netflix drama shows right now (July 2024)
The best Netflix drama shows include Lost, Grey's Anatomy, Boiling Point, Your Honor, Dexter, Designated Survivor, A Man in Full, and many others......»»
CISOs must shift from tactical defense to strategic leadership
Cyber threats are advancing quickly in size and sophistication, largely because of the rapid evolution of technology, increasing sophistication of cyber attackers, and the expansion of attack surfaces through interconnected systems and devices, accor.....»»
Signatures of life could survive near surfaces of the moons Enceladus and Europa, NASA experiment suggests
Europa, a moon of Jupiter, and Enceladus, a moon of Saturn, have evidence of oceans beneath their ice crusts. A NASA experiment suggests that if these oceans support life, signatures of that life in the form of organic molecules (e.g. amino acids, nu.....»»
Bursting of underwater oil drops: How pollution may remain in water after oil spill cleanups
Oil drops from underwater oil spills can break into tinier droplets at the surface that remain suspended in the water, according to research from the University of Illinois Chicago. That means cleanups after disasters like the Deepwater Horizon spill.....»»
A huge race is on to develop quantum technologies; the time to discuss risks is now
The United Nations has proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The goal is to recognize "the importance of quantum science and the need for wider awareness of its past and future impact." But why quantum? Why now?.....»»
AI-powered hiring process perceived as more fair when blind to race or gender
Job applicants can be suspicious of the hiring process if a company uses artificial intelligence to pre-screen candidates and facilitate hiring decisions, a Northeastern University expert says, but their perception improves when they learn that an al.....»»
The Race for Space-Based Solar Power
Once a sci-fi staple, the ability to beam solar power from space now seems closer than ever—but a lot of work remains......»»