Newly discovered nanoscale “cubes” found to be efficient catalysts Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University created sheets of transition metal chalcogenide “cubes” connected by chlorine atoms. Unlike previous studies on atom sheets like graphene, this team used clusters instead, which breaks new ground. The research was published in the journal Advanced Materials. The team successfully formed … Read more
Eye health is an easy area to overlook for many people until a problem arises. Visual decline, infection, injury, and other ocular issues are fairly common, especially as we age. However, there are ways to help prevent infection and damage to keep our eyes healthy. To maintain good eye health: * Don’t sleep in your … Read more
Most of us spend a lot of time inside a web browser. If you’re a Chrome, Firefox, or Edge user, then you’ll know these browsers come with a huge number of third-party extensions to augment the features already built into the software. But what if you need some kind of specific extra functionality, some tool … Read more
Time series data is used globally across various domains, including finance, healthcare, and sensor networks. Identifying patterns and anomalies within this data is crucial for several tasks like anomaly detection, pattern discovery, and time series classification. However, traditional methods suffer from high computational complexity, making them impractical for extensive datasets. Stumpy was developed to efficiently … Read more
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter of the 9/11 attacks, agrees to plead guilty. He, along with two accomplices, will serve up to life in prison instead of facing a death-penalty trial. The plea bargain brings partial closure to a case that has dragged on for twenty years and become mired in legal … Read more
Nuclear physicists question origin of radioactive beryllium in the solar system Scientists have discovered that a rare element, beryllium-10, found in some of the oldest solids in the solar system, such as meteorites, actually predated the formation of the solar system. This challenges long-held theories about its origin. Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory studied … Read more
We’ve reached the limit of a very successful way to make new elements in the lab. – In new research, scientists unveil a new take on that technology and report its success. – The heaviest elements could have new uses and properties we haven’ dreamt of. – Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has announced a new … Read more
Scale Computing has seen a surge in sales as customers and partners have become dissatisfied with the changes made by Broadcom to VMware’s licensing model. The change from perpetual to subscription-based licensing may double customer costs, leading to increased churn among the VMware customer base. Scale is positioning itself as an alternative to VMware, attracting … Read more
Two NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, have been on a mission aboard the International Space Station for 56 days longer than expected due to issues with their spacecraft, Starliner. The problem lies with its propulsion system, which is leaking helium, and five of its thrusters malfunctioned during docking. Despite this, NASA and Boeing … Read more
Health Mind & Mood Emotional Well-Being 10 “Microadventures” You Can Take When You Need a Quick Happiness Boost Researchers say we can lift our mood by shaking up our daily routine. Here are 10 small-but-powerful ideas to try. By Amy Maclin Try these simple ways to shake up your day and discover something new: 1. … Read more