Since its first synthesis in a post-WWII American lab in 1949, berkelium has stood out on the periodic table, defying quantum mechanics by adopting an extra positive charge that its relatives typically avoid.Now, scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory—berkelium's birthplace—have successfully bonded this elusive element with carbon, creating a rare organometallic complex. This breakthrough...
Credit: PixabayNuclear energy produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions but presents challenges due to radioactive waste.A recent study explores a potential solution: using this waste to power microelectronics.Researchers in the U.S. harnessed ambient gamma radiation from nuclear waste to generate enough energy to run microchips. While currently limited to small sensors, the team believes the...
The Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi earphones are powered by the Snapdragon Sound Technology Suite and Qualcomm XPAN technology, for "industry-leading lossless audio experience"XiaomiIn 2023, Qualcomm shook up the audiophile world by introducing XPAN, a mobile audio platform that relies on Wi-Fi instead of Bluetooth. Now, the first wireless earphones featuring XPAN have been unveiled.For...
