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Greener petrol at UK pumps to target emissions
The government is consulting on making lower carbon E10 the new standard grade of fuel for vehicles.
Integrating electronics onto physical prototypes
MIT researchers have invented a way to integrate “breadboards” — flat platforms widely used for electronics prototyping — directly onto physical products. The aim is to provide a faster, easier way to test...
Princeton students 'disappointed' with Marshawn Lynch as class speaker
Princeton University students voiced their displeasure with the school's announcement of NFL running back Marshawn Lynch as their senior Class Day speaker in June.
U.N. Atomic agency: Iran has tripled stockpile of enriched uranium
The U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency reported Tuesday that Iran has tripled its stockpile of enriched uranium since November.
How a new quantum approach can develop faster algorithms to deduce complex networks
Complex networks are ubiquitous in the real world, from artificial to purely natural ones, and they exhibit very similar geometric properties. Algorithms based on quantum mechanics perform well on such...
Interference testing
Image: Testing one, two and now, three.Radio frequency testing has begun on the first Orion spacecraft that will fly around the Moon for the Artemis 1 mission, just two weeks after thermal and environmental...
Tires of the future could customize themselves to driving conditions
Swappable pods would supply the reCharge with material to create its treads. (Goodyear/)The Geneva Auto Show isn’t happening this year due to concerns about the coronavirus, but the new cars and concepts are...
Team sheds new light on design of inorganic materials for brain-like computing
Ever wish your computer could think like you do or perhaps even understand you?
Honeywell unveils plan for 'most powerful' quantum computer
US manufacturing and technology group Honeywell said Tuesday it will bring to market "the world's most powerful quantum computer" aimed at tackling complex scientific and business challenges.
C–H activation template opens door to less-accessible carbons
Multiple catalysts do complex chemistry to give a simple product
Atomic-scale imaging reveals secret to thin film strength
An international team of scientists and engineers, led by University of Minnesota Associate Professor K. Andre Mkhoyan and Professor Emeritus Michael Tsapatsis (currently, a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins...
Scientists create the first diamond X-ray micro lens
After fourth-generation synchrotrons were invented (these are particle accelerators, which are, in fact, giant research facilities), there was an urgent need for a fundamentally new optics that could withstand high...
Manipulating atoms to make better superconductors
Scientists have been interested in superconductors—materials that transmit electricity without losing energy—for a long time because of their potential for advancing sustainable energy production. However, major advances have been limited...
When superconductivity material science meets nuclear physics
Imagine a wire with a thickness roughly one-hundred thousand times smaller than a human hair and only visible with the world's most powerful microscopes. They can come in many varieties,...
Probing microscopic wiggles in squishy materials
The term “colloidal gel” may not be a household name, but examples of these materials are everywhere in our daily lives, from toothpaste and shower gel to mayonnaise and yogurt. Colloidal gels are...
Magnetic whirls in future data storage devices
Magnetic (anti)skyrmions are microscopically small whirls that are found in special classes of magnetic materials. These nano-objects could be used to host digital data by their presence or absence in...
Fast and furious: New class of 2-D materials stores electrical energy
Like a battery, MXenes can store large amounts of electrical energy through electrochemical reactions—but unlike batteries, can be charged and discharged in a matter of seconds. In collaboration with Drexel...
Biologically inspired ultrathin arrayed camera for high-contrast and high-resolution imaging
Vision systems in nature provide intriguing optical design inspiration for ultracompact imaging systems. Scientists in South Korea have now demonstrated a fully packaged ultrathin insect-eye camera, which offers high contrast...
Plastic from wood? X-ray analysis points the way to lignin-based components made to measure
The biopolymer lignin is a by-product of papermaking and a promising raw material for manufacturing sustainable plastic materials. However, the quality of this naturally occurring product is not as uniform...
Obtaining and observing single-molecule magnets on the silica surface
Following the latest research in the field of obtaining single-molecule magnets (SMMs), scientists have taken another step on the way toward obtaining super-dense magnetic memories and molecular neural networks, in...
Images of 'invisible' holes on cells may jumpstart research
High blood pressure, inflammation, and the sensation of pain may rely in part on tiny holes on the surface of cells, called pores. Living cells react to the environment, often...
The best toaster ovens for every kind of kitchen
It's much harder to make garlic bread in a pop-up toaster. (Louis Hansel via Unsplash/)No kitchen appliance is so versatile and compact as the toaster oven. What other device can reheat last night’s...
Virtualized metamaterial opens door for acoustics application and beyond
Playing back recorded audio from digital storage allows us to enjoy music without the physical presence of a musical instrument to generate resonating sound. In a seemingly unrelated area called...
Fire study reveals how country, code variations impact escape time
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) conducted room burn comparisons to better understand how country-specific fire codes in the U.S., France and the United Kingdom affect the fire safety of home furnishings...
Advances in computer modeling, protein development propel cellular engineering
Recent advances in bioengineering and computational modeling have given researchers the ability to examine complex biological processes with molecular-level detail.
Demi Lovato to release new single 'I Love Me' on Friday
Demi Lovato shared a release date and promo art for "I Love Me," her followup single to "Anyone."
Electronic toothbrushes for all budgets
Smile! (Lesly Juarez via Unsplash/)Manual toothbrushes are quickly becoming a thing of the past as more advanced, electronic options provide aid in maintaining your dental hygiene. Today, if you’re looking to buy some...
This wearable device camouflages its wearer no matter the weather
Researchers at the University of California San Diego developed a wearable technology that can hide its wearer from heat-detecting sensors such as night vision goggles, even when the ambient temperature...