Consumer & Gadgets
Aug 13, 2018
How to find and delete where Google knows you've been
Even if "Location History" is off on your phone, Google often stores your precise location.
Search results for smart windows
Materials Science
Aug 8, 2018
Researchers find seed coats could lead to strong, tough, yet flexible materials
Inspired by elements found in nature, researchers at the University of New Hampshire say the puzzle-like wavy structure of the delicate seed coat, found in plants like succulents and some grasses, could hold the secret to ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 13, 2018
Researchers discover natural product that could lead to new class of commercial herbicide
A garden can be a competitive environment. Plants and unseen microorganisms in the soil all need precious space to grow. And to gain that space, a microbe might produce and use chemicals that kill its plant competitors. But ...
Nanophysics
Jul 13, 2018
Smart window controls light and heat, kills microorganisms
A new smart window offers more than just a nice view—it also controls the transmittance of sunlight, heats the interiors of buildings by converting solar radiation into heat, and virtually eliminates E. coli bacteria living ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 4, 2018
Gadgets: Universal docking station works with all devices
While many universal gadgets claim to do it all, the udoq 400 universal docking station is true to its word and does it well.
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 27, 2018
As solar energy makes headlines, apartment dwellers find sustainability options
Kelly T. Sanders takes short showers. Whenever possible, she avoids turning on the air conditioner. And she hasn't owned a car in years.
Environment
Jun 26, 2018
What you should know about air quality alerts
"It's a code red day for ozone." If you hear this on your local news, what does it mean? Are you at risk? Do you know what to do? An air quality alert like this informs the public about pollution levels in the air and advises ...
Materials Science
Jun 20, 2018
An unlikely marriage among oxides
The term alloy usually refers to a mixture of several metals. However, other materials can also be alloyed. In the semiconductor industry, for instance, oxide and nitride alloys have long been used successfully to tune the ...
Other
May 31, 2018
Researchers release risk-management roadmap to denuclearization in North Korea
Immediate denuclearization of North Korea is unrealistic, said Stanford scholars in an in-depth report released by the Stanford Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC).
Materials Science
May 30, 2018
Novel hydrogel harnesses air moisture for practical applications
High humidity causes discomfort and makes hot days feel more unbearable. A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has invented a novel gel-like material that not only effectively dehumidifies ...
