Why this looks like the endgame for President Biden
It feels like the endgame for Joe Biden's chances of re-election, but he's not conceding yet.
Actor known for roles in Elf and The Big Bang Theory dies
Bob Newhart, the US comedian and actor, has died.
New parameter helps clarify how soft materials fail under stress
Understanding how soft materials fail under stress is critical for solving engineering challenges as disparate as pharmaceutical technology and landslide prevention. A new study linking a spectrum of soft material behaviors—previously thought to be unrelated—led researchers to identify a new
Researchers develop novel electrode for improving flowless zinc-bromine battery
Due to rising environmental concerns, global energy production is shifting from fossil fuels to sustainable and renewable energy systems such as solar and wind power. Despite their advantages, they have two significant weaknesses: volatile power production and irregular supply. Hence,
Machine learning unlocks secrets to advanced alloys
The concept of short-range order (SRO)—the arrangement of atoms over small distances—in metallic alloys has been underexplored in materials science and engineering. But the past decade has seen renewed interest in quantifying it, since decoding SRO is a crucial step
Engineers develop advanced solid-state electrolytes for high-performance all-solid-state lithium metal batteries
Researchers at the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have recently developed a new generation of solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) for lithium-metal batteries (LMBs), that can greatly improve safety and performance. This discovery can
Samsung buys UK startup Oxford Semantic to boost ‘personalised AI experiences’
Samsung has snapped up UK startup Oxford Semantic Technologies, in a bid to “hyper-personalise” user experiences with AI. Founded in 2017, Oxford Semantic specialises in knowledge graphs, which integrate and analyse data. The technology powers countless applications, from voice assistants to
Google backs Danish startup using ancient bacteria to ferment CO2 into valuable chemicals
Danish startup Again has raised money… again. Google Ventures and Berlin-based HV Capital led the $43mn funding round, which brings the startup’s total to date to just shy of $100mn. Again takes waste CO₂ from industry, combines it with hydrogen
US military shuts down problematic Gaza aid pier, shifts to Israeli port
After operating for fewer than 25 days, the US military's multimillion-dollar Gaza aid pier will be dismantled.
The most unlikely city on Taylor Swift’s Europe tour: Gelsenkirchen
This long down-on-its-luck German city is so pleased with its momentary good fortune that it has temporarily declared itself “Swiftkirchen.”
Smoke plumes may reach U.S. as wildfires in Canada erupt
One of the biggest eruptions of thick smoke from Canada’s wildfires is beginning to drift south, with the Midwest, Great Lakes and eventually Northeast potentially in its path.
Russian court moves quickly in trial of journalist Evan Gershkovich
Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov confirmed talks for a potential exchange deal for the Wall Street Journal reporter.
Listeria linked to nondairy products kills 2, sickens 10 in Canada
Health Canada recalled 18 plant-based milk products by Silk and Great Value. Danone, which owns Silk, says the 15 recalled products are not distributed outside Canada.
Inquiry finds Britain was ill-prepared for COVID-19 pandemic and failed its citizens
An inquiry into the U.K. government's response to COVID-19 found it was ill-prepared for a pandemic and serious errors in planning failed its citizens