Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised its guidelines on the COVID-19 virus, saying airborne transmission of infected particles – which can “linger in the air for minutes to hours,” It can even occur between people spaced more than 6 feet (about 1.8 m) apart. Now a new simulation has surfaced […]
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Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world, making it a truly sustainable resource. Some species of bamboo can grow to 36 inches (91 cm) in 24 hours. Besides growing very quickly, bamboo has special properties that make it perfect for constructing buildings. Bamboo has a much higher specific compressive strength than wood, […]
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In a world full of things, you can be forgiven for not really worrying about where everything comes from. But, in reality, you might be missing out on a treat. The industrial processes behind their creation can be entertaining to watch, but also fascinating. Here we pay homage to some examples of interesting industrial processes […]
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The scientists of Queen Mary University in London, and the University of Cambridge, have just discovered the fastest possible speed of sound. Measuring the sound waves. The study found that it was possible to set an upper limit on the speed of sound, by measuring two fundamental dimensionless constants: the fine structure constant […]
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Spinach, the green vegetable that we all had to eat by the cartoon character Popeye in our childhood, is not only for the purpose of providing humans with enormous amounts of energy and nutrients. This type of vegetable has the potential to boost power fuel cells, according to a new study by researchers from the […]
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There are a number of exoskeletons around the world that are being developed to provide support and, strength to those in need. Now a new exoskeleton has been created that uses hydrogen for energy. Created by Alex Lab, who shared a video of himself on YouTube developing artificial hydrogen muscles in what looks like his […]
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Serbo-American engineer, inventor, and futurist Nikola Tesla is one of the most revered figures in engineering. Tesla developed the alternating current which is the basis of electricity in our homes and buildings. He was also a pioneer in the field of radio communication, building on the work of Guglielmo Marconi. As well as being a […]
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Jobs will be very different over the next few decades. Emerging technologies and, the issues that define a decade will create job titles you’ve never seen before. According to a study presented by the World Economic Forum, over the next ten years, 1.2 billion employees worldwide will be affected by the adaptation of automation and, […]
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The coronavirus associated with the COVID-19 disease may have mutated to become more contagious, according to a recent study. Additionally, random coronavirus mutations cited in the study “could possibly” be in response, to crucial large-scale prohibitive efforts like mask-wearing and social distancing, according to virologist and senior advisor to Anthony S. Fauci, director of NIAID. […]
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For years, scientists have speculated that there are other types of superconductors, that have yet to be discovered, other than s and d wave superconductors. The researchers have identified a g-wave superconductor for the first time, what the scientists behind the discovery say could open up “the space of possibilities, for what a superconductor can […]
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