Korean researchers develop portable system that harvests water from air

An eco-friendly diatomite filter and electron microscope images showing the filtration of polystyrene particles with sizes of 1.1 μm and 100 nm. Credit: Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM)…

Innovating firefighting technology with smart solutions to enhance urban resilience

Data management and interoperation of tunnel fire digital twin system. Credit: 2024 Research and Innovation Office, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. All Rights Reserved. The increase in high-rise and densely…

A new electric reactor could cut industrial emissions

Currently, industrial processes in the U.S. account for approximately a third of the country’s carbon dioxide emissions—even more than the annual emissions from passenger vehicles, trucks, and airplanes combined. Decarbonizing…

Digital Swiping Increases Boredom, Reduces Video Enjoyment

Summary: Swiping through online videos to alleviate boredom may actually make people more bored and less satisfied with the content, according to new research. The study found that switching between…

3D-printed decoupled structural lithium-ion batteries that are stable, robust and customizable

Where the tech giant goes from here

Credit: PhotoMIX Company from Pexels A US judge has found that Google is a monopoly and has used this dominance to reinforce its market position. This ruling, which is subject…

Novel electrolyte design shows promise for longer-lasting lithium-metal batteries

Schematics of the solvation structures and interfacial reaction mechanisms of the CIPA electrolyte and conventional LHCEs. Credit: Jie et al. Lithium-metal batteries could exhibit significantly higher energy densities than lithium-ion…

Can AI truly replicate the screams of a man on fire? Video game performers want their work protected

Noshir Dalal attends a panel for SAG Aftra “Game Actors on Game Actors” during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 26, 2024, in San Diego. Credit: Photo by Christy Radecic/Invision/AP For…

Why Melbourne’s e-scooter ban is a wrong turn away from safe, sustainable transport

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Melbourne City Council voted to break its contracts with operators of shared e‑scooter schemes this week, citing safety concerns. It seems these concerns have usurped the…

Where Harris and Trump stand on cryptocurrencies—and how it could sway some American voters

Credit: Pixabay from Pexels Donald Trump’s recent embrace of cryptocurrency at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville marks a significant shift from the former U.S. president’s earlier skepticism. Once a…