Why champagne has stable “bubble chains” and other carbonated drinks do not
Surfactants give champagne its signature stable rising column of bubbles. Enlarge / Researchers investigated the stability of bubble chains in carbonated drinks like champagne and sparkling wine. (credit: Madeline Federle and Col.....»»
Best Bubble Gems in Foamstars
Bubble Gems will enhance any character you pick in Foamstars, but some are stronger than others. Here are the best ones to try and get in this soapy shooter......»»
Simulations provide potential explanation for mysterious gap in size distribution of super-Earths
Ordinarily, planets in evolved planetary systems, such as the solar system, follow stable orbits around their central star. However, many indications suggest that some planets might depart from their birthplaces during their early evolution by migrat.....»»
New techniques for making qubits out of erbium
Qubits are the building block for quantum technology, and finding or building qubits that are stable and easily manipulated is one of the central goals of quantum technology research. Scientists have found that an atom of erbium—a rare-earth metal.....»»
Google Releases Android 14 QPR3 Beta for Pixel Devices!
With only a month to go before Google releases Android 14 QPR2 to stable and all Pixel devices not participating in the Android Beta Program, they went ahead and dropped Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 on us. It’s time to get even newer, my friends, wit.....»»
China to help NEV industry respond to foreign trade restrictions
China has issued guidelines encouraging automakers to set up R&D and after-sales service centers abroad, to collaborate with foreign partners in building supply chains, and to work more closely with shipping companies on transportation logistics......»»
Solvent sieve method sets new record for perovskite light-emitting diodes
Using a simple solvent sieve method, researchers from the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have taken the lead in developing highly efficient and stable perovskite light-emittin.....»»
Currently stable parts of East Antarctica may be closer to melting than anyone has realized
In a warming climate, meltwater from Antarctica is expected to contribute significantly to rising seas. For the most part, though, research has been focused on West Antarctica, in places like the Thwaites Glacier, which has seen significant melt in r.....»»
How could laser-driven lightsails remain stable?
It's a long way to the nearest star, which means conventional rockets won't get us there. The fuel requirements would make our ship prohibitively heavy. So an alternative is to travel light. Literally. Rather than carrying your fuel with you, simply.....»»
Android 14 is making its way to the Nothing Phone (1)
Nothing has announced that they are now rolling out a stable version of Android 14 to the Nothing Phone (1). The post Android 14 is making its way to the Nothing Phone (1) appeared first on Phandroid. If you own the Nothing Phone (1) and y.....»»
These are the new emoji coming in iOS 17.4
Apple is updating the iPhone with even more emoji characters. iOS 17.4 introduces new ways to express approval or denial, break through the chains, rise from the ashes, or just express that limes are superior to lemons. There’s also a mushroom that.....»»
A lead isotopic standard for instrument calibration
Stable isotope analysis is an important interdisciplinary tool used by numerous fields such as nuclear and homeland security, forensics, medicine and pharmaceuticals, human health and nutrition, and climate science. Achieving reliable metrology and t.....»»
The 5 best smart refrigerators from Samsung and more in 2024
Smart refrigerators do more than keep your drinks cold, including letting you stream music or look up a recipe. Here's a look at the best smart refrigerators......»»
A breath of fresh air in plasmonic catalysis: Black gold and solar light"s renaissance
Prof. Polshettiwar's group at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai has developed a novel "plasmonic reduction catalyst stable in air," defying the common instability of reduction catalysts in the presence of air. The catalyst merges.....»»
"Black Summer" bushfires wiped $2.8 billion from tourism supply chains, finds study
A first-of-its-kind study of the 2019-2020 "Black Summer" bushfires in Australia has revealed that the tourism industry nationwide took an immediate hit of $2.8 billion in total output to its broader supply chains and almost 7,300 jobs disappearing n.....»»
The 5 best smart mugs from Ember and more in 2024
If you drink a lot of hot drinks like coffee and tea, then buying a smart mug is an absolutely justifiable purchase to enjoy your drinks a lot more......»»
SmartLess podcast signs reported $100 million deal with SiriusXM
The SmartLess podcast — and others under the SmartLess umbrella — joins a growing stable of content under the new era of SiriusXM......»»
iOS 17.4 Beta: Should You Install It?
Apple’s put its new iOS 17.4 update into beta testing. And while you might be tempted to give it a whirl on your iPhone, most people are better off staying put on stable software. The iOS 17.4 update is Apple’s fourth milestone upgrade fo.....»»
The year of Windows on Arm? Google launches official Chrome builds.
Chrome for Windows-on-Arm should hit stable in time for Qualcomm's big launch. Enlarge / The Chrome nightly download page with an important section highlighted. (credit: Ron Amadeo) Chrome is landing on a new platform: W.....»»
Tesla CEO Musk: Chinese EV makers will "demolish" rivals without trade barriers
Chinese EV makers, adept at keeping costs in check with a stable supply chain, are now working on rapidly expanding their foreign footprint after years of state subsidies helped boost domestic sales......»»
The Extreme Sport of Ice Climbing Is at Risk of Extinction
The winter sport is becoming more treacherous as the world warms and icefalls become less and less stable......»»