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Making big data processing more energy efficient using magnetic circuits
New research finds that magnetic wires, spaced a certain way, can lead to a 20-30x reduction in the amount of energy needed to run neural network training algorithms.
Tight spaces tip presence of petrochemicals
Engineers put to rest a long-held theory about the use of nuclear magnetic resonance to detect oil and gas deposits in the nanoscale pores of shale formations.
Future Army vehicles could see an improvement in structural materials
Materials used for a Soldier's personal protection gear may be tough enough for vehicles too, according to a new Army study.
Illuminating the future of renewable energy
A new chemical compound created by researchers at West Virginia University is lighting the way for renewable energy.
Tight spaces tip presence of petrochemicals
Rice University engineers have put to rest a long-held theory about the detection of oil and gas that hides inside the nanoscale pores of shale formations.
Selena Gomez says Rare Beauty makeup line is 'clean and easy'
"Boyfriend" singer Selena Gomez shared details about Rare Beauty, her forthcoming makeup collection with Sephora.
Making big data processing more energy efficient using magnetic circuits
The rapid progression of technology has led to a huge increase in energy usage to process the massive troves of data generated by devices. But researchers in the Cockrell School...
Libyan forces capture 2 cities in fight against Haftar, loyalists
Forces with Libya's Government of National Accord on Monday captured the cities of Sabrata and Sorman from opposition leader Gen. Khalifa Haftar, officials said.
Graphene heterostructures with black phosphorus, arsenic layers enable new infrared detectors
MIPT scientists and their colleagues from Japan and the U.S. have calculated the parameters of photodetectors comprised of layers of graphene and a combination of black phosphorus and black arsenic....
Carbon nanostructure created that is stronger than diamonds
Researchers have closed-cell plate-nanolattices that are stronger than diamonds in terms of a ratio of strength to density. The performance of this arrangement had been theorized but never experimentally validated...
Former Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson dies in car crash at 36
Former NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson died after being involved in a car accident in Alabama. He was 36.
Reducing sulfur dioxide emissions alone cannot substantially decrease air pollution
High loadings of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) during haze are mostly produced from the chemical reactions of reactive gas precursors, including sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), ammonia (NH3), and...
Development of new photovoltaic commercialization technology
A technology to further accelerate the commercialization of Colloidal Quantum Dot(CQD) Photovoltaic(PV) devices, which are expected to be next-generation photovoltaic devices, has been developed.
Magnet research takes giant leap
Researchers pushing the limits of magnets as a means to create faster electronics published their proof of concept findings today.
Cell membrane proteins imaged in 3-D
A team of scientists including researchers at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II)—a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science User Facility at DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory—have demonstrated...
New handle for controlling electromagnetic properties could enable spintronic computing
Materials scientists at Duke University have shown the first clear example that a material's transition into a magnet can control instabilities in its crystalline structure that cause it to change...
Livestock and poultry farming should be the future focus of agricultural ammonia emissions control
As the only alkaline gas in the atmosphere, ammonia can react with sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides to form secondary fine particles, accelerating the generation of atmospheric haze. Ammonia is...
Team designs carbon nanostructure stronger than diamonds
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and other institutions have architecturally designed plate-nanolattices—nanometer-sized carbon structures—that are stronger than diamonds as a ratio of strength to density.
Magnetic nanoparticles help researchers remotely release adrenal hormones
Scientists have developed a way to remotely control the release of adrenal hormones like adrenaline and cortisol.
Taliban releases 20 prisoners to restart intra-Afghan peace talks
The Taliban has released 20 Afghan government inmates in a first step toward a brokered inmate swap intended to advance intra-Afghan peace talks between the group and the government.
Escaped circus zebra runs loose through suburban Paris streets
Surprised witnesses in a Paris suburb captured video of a zebra running loose through the town alongside a duo of horses.
World's most complex microparticle: A synthetic that outdoes nature's intricacy
Synthetic microparticles more intricate than some of the most complicated ones found in nature have now been produced. Researchers also investigated how that intricacy arises and devised a way to...
Testing Einstein's theory of general relativity
In another verification of the validity of Einstein's theory of general relativity scientists have used two finely tuned optical lattice clocks to make new ultra-precise measurements of the time dilation...
Quantum computation solves an old enigma: Finding the vibrational states of magnesium dimer
High vibrational states of the Magnesium dimer (Mg2) are an important system in studies of fundamental physics, although they have eluded experimental characterization for half a century. Experimental physicists have...
Excellent yoga gear for your at-home practice
Improve your practice outside the studio. (Fezbot2000 via Unsplash/)Yoga is a physical and mental discipline that can be enjoyed solo or as part of a class, at home or in a studio,...
To cook a perfect steak, use math
Hala Nelson and her colleagues wanted to cook the perfect steak. So they decided to use math. The researchers created a mathematical simulation of a lean slab of beef roasting in an...
Simple method for ceramic-based flexible electrolyte sheets for lithium metal batteries
Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a new method to make ceramic-based flexible electrolyte sheets for lithium metal batteries. They combined a garnet-type ceramic, a polymer binder and an...
Researchers achieve remote control of hormone release using magnetic nanoparticles
Abnormal levels of stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol are linked to a variety of mental health disorders, including depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). MIT researchers have now...