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Experimental strain sensor uses cuts to combine range and sensitivity

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

Motion-measuring strain sensors have many uses, such as tracking a person's physical activity, or reading their blood pressure. A new such device could prove to be particularly useful, as it combines high sensitivity with a wide range of dete...

Jan 6, 2023

CES 2023 Day 2 recap: Sony, Google and a Ram 1500 concept

Engadget   -   General News Websites

Well CES is officially underway. The floor is open and hordes of PR reps, journalists and eager entrepreneurs are coursing through the arteries of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Of course even before the LVCC opened its doors today there’s been ...

Jan 6, 2023

Nanoplastics unexpectedly produce reactive oxidizing species when exposed to light

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Energy, environmental and chemical engineers found that nanoplastics facilitate formation of manganese oxide on polystyrene nanoparticles.

Jan 6, 2023

Realme's next flagship phone will use graphene-based cooling tech

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Realme has announced its upcoming Realme GT Neo 5 model, which will boast a super fast-charging tech and a graphene-based cooling system.

Jan 6, 2023

Nanoplastics unexpectedly produce reactive oxidizing species when exposed to light

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Plastics are ubiquitous in our society, found in packaging and bottles as well as making up more than 18% of solid waste in landfills. Many of these plastics also make their way into the oceans, where they take up to hundreds of years to break dow...

Jan 6, 2023

New nanowire sensors are the next step in the Internet of Things

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A new miniscule nitrogen dioxide sensor could help protect the environment from vehicle pollutants that cause lung disease and acid rain.

Jan 6, 2023

Nanomedicines for various diseases are in development, but research facilities produce vastly inconsistent results

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Nanomedicines took the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers are using these very small and intricate materials to develop diagnostic tests and treatments. Nanomedicine is already used for various diseases, such as the COVID-19 vacci...

Jan 6, 2023

Nickel nanowires enhance microwave absorption, study finds

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

In a study published in Advanced Materials Interfaces, a research team led by Prof. Wang Hui and associate Prof. Sheng Zhigao from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences reported the synthesis of polyvi...

Jan 6, 2023

Physicists Transformed Nanotubes From Coal-like Material Using Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center's Bridges-2 System

Science Times   -   Scientific News Websites

Physicists' collaborative study transformed nanotubes from coal-like material using supercomputers. Read on to know more about this news!

Jan 6, 2023

Conversion of Coal to Amorphous Graphite and Carbon Nanotubes

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

In a warming world, coal can often seem the "bad guy." But we can do other things with coal besides burn it. A team at Ohio University used the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center's Bridges-2 system to carry out a series of simulations...

Jan 6, 2023

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