SEAS researchers have devised a multiscale strategy enabling particle-reinforced rubber to withstand high loads and deter crack propagation over multiple uses. In the image above, cracks expand in the left sample, whereas cracks in the right sample, crafted from the multiscale material, remain unchanged after 350,000 cycles. Credit: Suo Group/Harvard SEASResearchers at the...
The prototype is scheduled for testing later this year. Credit: Yamaha/RoushYamaha Motor, a prominent manufacturing giant, has unveiled what they assert is a groundbreaking world-first prototype: a hydrogen-powered outboard motor designed to propel motorboats.Commitment to Carbon NeutralityDisplayed at the 2024 Miami Boat Show, this hydrogen-powered engine is the outcome of a collaboration between Yamaha...
Neuralink, spearheaded by Elon Musk, announces yet another significant stride forward in its advancements. Credit: JRdes/Shutterstock.comThe first human recipient of Neuralink's innovative brain implant has reportedly achieved a significant milestone, demonstrating the ability to operate a computer mouse cursor solely with their thoughts.Update on Trial ProgressElon Musk, the founder of Neuralink, provided an update...
Credit: Unsplash.New research has unveiled two or three types of magnetism, introducing the possibility of a highly sought-after magnetic property. While early compass users may have perceived magnets as mystical, the scientific understanding of magnetism has evolved. In addition to ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism, a third type, altermagnetism, has been identified, challenging previous descriptions of...
Credit: Unsplash.MOFs consist of inorganic nodes, organic nodes, and organic linkers, offering countless configuration possibilities. To expedite the discovery process, researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, in collaboration with institutions including the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), are leveraging generative artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, high-throughput screening, and molecular dynamics...
Laboratory Experimental Configuration. Credit: SAOT Max GmelchThe quantum ground state of an acoustic wave, achieved through complete system cooling, presents a significant advancement in bridging classical and quantum mechanics. By minimizing the number of acoustic phonons, disturbances to quantum measurements are reduced, paving the way for transformative applications.Breakthrough in Cooling Sound WavesRecent research by...
An artistic rendering depicting One Za’abeel prior to its construction. Credit: SIRO/Kerzner InternationalOne Za'abeel, a striking double-skyscraper gracing Dubai's bustling skyline, is poised to claim the title of the world's most extended cantilever building. In simple terms, a cantilever is a structure that extends horizontally beyond its vertical support, creating an overhang without the...
Credit: Dental Vidas.Tongue scraping, a practice involving the removal of bacteria, dead cells, and food remnants from the tongue's surface, has garnered attention for its potential benefits. While some studies highlight advantages such as reducing harmful bacteria and combating bad breath, others suggest caution, indicating that certain claimed benefits may be overstated.Understanding Tongue AnatomyThe...
The Dragon 4, a 4-meter (13-foot) variant of the kite, utilized in the Faroe Islands. Credit: MinestoA novel method of extracting renewable energy from the oceans has recently emerged, drawing attention to its innovative approach. This method, inspired by the movement of a kite, efficiently harnesses energy from tidal and ocean currents and is...
Credit: Unsplash.Since its inception in 1945, adding fluoride to public water supplies has gained widespread adoption globally. Despite its prevalence, controversy surrounds this practice, often fueled by concerns regarding its safety. But what exactly is fluoride, and why is it introduced into water sources?Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral released from rocks, soil, water,...
