There are three classical states of aggregation—solid, liquid, and gas—but in-between states exist. For example, neighboring molecules in liquid crystals are aligned as in regular crystal grids, but the material is still liquid. A well-known application of liquid crystals is … Weiterlesen …
The diving bell spider (a.k.a. water spider) is the only species of spider that lives almost entirely underwater. Like other spiders, it breathes air, but it has a neat trick: when submerged in water, an air bubble is trapped by … Weiterlesen …
Cruise ships are currently under criticism as these large, floating cities require several tons of heavy oil each day. Heavy oil contains 3500 times more sulfur than is permitted on Europe’s roads and CO2 and NOx emissions as well as fine dust … Weiterlesen …
Orkney is an archipelago in the North of Scotland and it is here that the company Orbital Marine Power will install its upcoming O2 2MW floating tidal turbine. It will be the world’s most powerful tidal turbine when it enters operation at … Weiterlesen …
Textile‐based electronics are emerging as the next generation of wearable devices, which have the potential to transform consumer electronics. Producing comfortable, functional fabrics is no easy task, but researchers at Drexel University believe they have a solution. Led by Professor Yury Gogotsi, the … Weiterlesen …
Current shipping practices make up 3% of total global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, making it one of the largest polluters in the transport industry, with international merchant ships and large freighters responsible for the lion’s share of these emissions. As … Weiterlesen …
Plastic has a bad reputation as a result of its detrimental environmental effects. However, to overcome the current challenges of plastic waste and perhaps work on its reputation, two groups at the University of Freiburg in Germany are conducting promising research in … Weiterlesen …
Royal DSM is a global science-based company specializing in nutrition, health, and materials. Within its corporate strategy, the company defines long-term sustainability aspirations, which include targets to improve the eco-efficiency of its operations. Now, the Dutch enterprise has announced that by … Weiterlesen …
Micro-Lenses Enhance the Functionality of Future Cars Technological advancements have led to incredible break throughs in the automotive industry, such as self-driving and environmentally compliant vehicles. Now, a new development from EDL Rethschulte, which specializes in lighting design, has the … Weiterlesen …
Electric toothbrushes, cordless screwdrivers, and mobile phones: everywhere we look batteries are powering our lives. Admittedly, we are still at the beginning of the electrification of mobility, but the demand for such products is already enormous and increasing exponentially. Should … Weiterlesen …
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