9 h. ago Seawater purification technique outperforms commonly used materials, even activated carbon

Researchers have discovered a new technique for improving the electrodes that convert seawater into potable water using oxygen. The findings were reported in Nature Communications. The research was led by Yusuke Yamauchi at Nagoya University, Japan in collaboration with Xingtao Xu at Zhejiang Ocean University,

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10 h. ago Researchers transform textile waste into stronger recycled paper

Until now, old clothes have mainly been incinerated. Using adapted processes from paper production, it is possible to recover the cellulose fibers from used clothing and use them to produce cardboard and other packaging materials.

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13 h. ago Superelastic alloy that functions in extreme temperatures could aid space exploration

Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a titanium-aluminum (Ti-Al)-based superelastic alloy. This new material is not only lightweight but also strong, offering the unique superelastic capability to function across a broad temperature range—from as low as -269°C, the temperature of liquid helium, to +127°C, which is above the boiling point of water.

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32 h. ago MIT physicists find unexpected crystals of electrons in new ultrathin material

Rhombohedral pentalayer graphene joins a family of materials with exotic properties that may have other “relatives.”

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32 h. ago MIT physicists find unexpected crystals of electrons in an ultrathin material

Rhombohedral graphene reveals new exotic interacting electron states.

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32 h. ago Family of MIT student killed while riding bike in Cambridge sues for $30 million

Minh-Thi Nguyen was 24 when a box truck turned right into the bike lane on Hampshire Street last summer. She died at the hospital. The post Family of MIT student killed while riding bike in Cambridge sues for $30 million appeared first on Boston.com.

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32 h. ago Washable touchless technology could transform electronic textiles

A team of researchers from Nottingham Trent University, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf e.V. (Germany) and Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (Italy) has created washable and durable magnetic field-sensing electronic textiles—thought to be the first of their kind—which they say paves the way to transform use in clothing.

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35 h. ago Bioinspired lattice design offers new possibilities for construction and safety

Inspired by the humble deep-sea sponge, RMIT University engineers have developed a new material with remarkable compressive strength and stiffness that could improve architectural and product designs.

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37 h. ago Fiber computer allows apparel to run apps and 'understand' the wearer

What if the clothes you wear could care for your health? MIT researchers have developed an autonomous programmable computer in the form of an elastic fiber, which could monitor health conditions and physical activity, alerting the wearer to potential health risks in real-time.

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43 h. ago A protein from tiny tardigrades may help cancer patients tolerate radiation therapy

When scientists stimulated cells to produce a protein that helps “water bears” survive extreme environments, the tissue showed much less DNA damage after radiation treatment.

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53 h. ago Ukraine and U.S. agree on economic deal including rare earth materials, Ukrainian officials say

Ukraine and U.S. agree on economic deal including rare earth materials, Ukrainian officials say  PBS NewsHour

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56 h. ago Payloads bound for the moon will help navigation of moon's south polar region, search for frozen water

Three MIT payloads will soon hitch a ride to the moon in a step toward establishing a permanent base on the lunar surface.

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56 h. ago From waste to wonder: Green grout developed for sustainable construction practices

In modern construction projects, ground improvement through grouting is commonly used to ensure structural stability and safety. This technique, which involves injecting stabilizing materials into the soil, is essential for buildings in earthquake-prone regions and areas with adverse ground conditions. From securing foundations and preventing soil erosion to strengthening underground structures, grouting plays a vital role in creating a resilient infrastructure capable of withstanding environmental stresses and geological challenges.

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60 h. ago Lawsuit: Google's AI Overview Search Results Are Killing Web Traffic, Revenue

Online education company Chegg has filed a lawsuit against Google in federal district court, claiming that the search giant's AI-generated summaries of search results have devastated Chegg's web traffic and revenue. Worse yet, Chegg claims Google used its vast database of educational materials to train the AI that is now killing its traffic and revenue performance. The post Lawsuit: Google’s AI Overview Search Results Are Killing Web Traffic, Revenue appeared first on Breitbart.

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63 h. ago Quantum Machines raises $170M, says it’s working with more than half of all quantum computing companies

Quantum computing remains a holy grail in the world of technology, but with some important breakthroughs in the last several months, investors are betting on the more promising startups in the space to make the concept of super-efficient particle- and electron-based computing a reality. In the latest development, Quantum Machines, an Israeli startup that provides […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 d. ago Novel system optimizes the electrical, thermal and mechanical behavior of 3D printed materials

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), in collaboration with the University of Oxford, Imperial College London and the BC Materials research center in the Basque Country, has developed an innovative computational model that makes it possible to predict and improve the behavior of multifunctional structures manufactured using 3D printers. This breakthrough, recently published in the journal Nature Communications, opens the door to new applications in sectors such as biomedicine, soft robotics and other branches of engineering.

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3 d. ago This Tiny Apartment Has a Murphy Bed in the Most Unexpected Place

This Tiny Apartment Has a Murphy Bed in the Most Unexpected Place  House Beautiful

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4 d. ago UFC Seattle compliance salaries reveal prelim loser as top earner while unexpected fighters take home $50K bonuses

UFC Seattle compliance salaries reveal prelim loser as top earner while unexpected fighters take home $50K bonuses  Bloody Elbow

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5 d. ago Nicole Kidman reveals unexpected health struggle that left her 'terrified' after giving birth

Actress Nicole Kidman revealed she was "so terrified" when she was unable to breastfeed days after giving birth to her daughter. "Where's my milk?" she wondered

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5 d. ago Microsoft’s New Majorana 1 Processor Could Transform Quantum Computing

The processor uses qubits that can be measured without error and are resistant to outside interference, which the company says marks a “transformative leap toward practical quantum computing.”

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