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Simulations provide new insight into emerging nanoelectronic device Posted: 06 Mar 2015 04:43 AM PST Researchers have used an advanced model to simulate in unprecedented detail the workings of “resistance-switching cells” that might The post Simulations provide new insight into emerging nanoelectronic device has been published onTechnology Org.

First-of-its-kind, architectural-scale 3-D-printed cement structure unveiled Posted: 06 Mar 2015 02:36 AM PST A UC Berkeley research team led by Ronald Rael, associate professor of architecture, will unveil today (Friday, March 6) The post First-of-its-kind, architectural-scale 3-D-printed cement structure unveiled has been published on Technology Org.

Between Micro and Macro, Mathematicians Model Fluids at the Mesoscale Posted: 06 Mar 2015 02:07 AM PST When it comes to boiling water—or the phenomenon of applying heat to a liquid until it transitions to The post Between Micro and Macro, Mathematicians Model Fluids at the Mesoscale has been published on Technology Org.

Nature is sure to appreciate a paper beer bottle Posted: 06 Mar 2015 01:08 AM PST It would really benefit the environment if beer could be sold in containers made of paper, rather than The post Nature is sure to appreciate a paper beer bottle has been published on Technology Org.

Hot Spots, Cold Spots: When Temperature Goes Quantum Posted: 06 Mar 2015 01:03 AM PST Imagine setting a frying pan on the stove and cranking up the heat, only to discover that in The post Hot Spots, Cold Spots: When Temperature Goes Quantum has been published on Technology Org.

Giant enhancement of superconducting critical temperature in iron chalcogenide Posted: 06 Mar 2015 12:57 AM PST The research team of Assistant Professor Yoshinori Imai and Professor Atsutaka Maeda in the Department of Basic Science The post Giant enhancement of superconducting critical temperature in iron chalcogenide has been published on Technology Org.

How to make palm oil without destroying forests Posted: 06 Mar 2015 12:45 AM PST The versatility of palm oil has led to its use in not just food products but also in The post How to make palm oil without destroying forests has been published on Technology Org.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions with a more effective carbon capture method Posted: 06 Mar 2015 12:43 AM PST Trapping carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from power plants and various industries could play a significant role in reducing The post Reducing greenhouse gas emissions with a more effective carbon capture method has been published on Technology Org.

Energy-generating cloth could replace batteries in wearable devices Posted: 06 Mar 2015 12:41 AM PST From light-up shoes to smart watches, wearable electronics are gaining traction among consumers, but these gadgets’ versatility is The post Energy-generating cloth could replace batteries in wearable devices has been published onTechnology Org.

Determining recipes for some of the world’s oldest preserved beers Posted: 06 Mar 2015 12:39 AM PST Some breweries have taken to resurrecting the flavors of ages past. Adventurous beer makers are extrapolating recipes from The post Determining recipes for some of the world’s oldest preserved beers has been published onTechnology Org.

Oat breakfast cereals may contain a common mold-related toxin Posted: 06 Mar 2015 12:34 AM PST Oats are often touted for boosting heart health, but scientists warn that the grain and its products might The post Oat breakfast cereals may contain a common mold-related toxin has been published onTechnology Org.

New detector sniffs out origins of methane Posted: 05 Mar 2015 10:31 PM PST Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, second only to carbon dioxide in its capacity to trap heat in The post New detector sniffs out origins of methane has been published on Technology Org.

Bamboo – How Nature’s Miracle Material Could Help Build a Sustainable Future Posted: 05 Mar 2015 12:42 PM PST Researchers from Trinity College Dublin’s School of Engineering believe that bamboo could be used to build many things The post Bamboo – How Nature’s Miracle Material Could Help Build a Sustainable Future has been published on Technology Org.

Chemists Develop “Looking Glass” for Spotting Sound Molecular Structures Posted: 05 Mar 2015 12:07 PM PST New York University chemists have developed a computational approach for determining the viability and suitability of complex molecular The post Chemists Develop “Looking Glass” for Spotting Sound Molecular Structures has been published on Technology Org.

ASU researchers explore longer life cycle for batteries Posted: 05 Mar 2015 11:44 AM PST Lithium-ion batteries are common in consumer electronics. They are one of the most popular types of rechargeable batteries The post ASU researchers explore longer life cycle for batteries has been published on Technology Org.

Bringing “everyone wins” recycling to Nigeria Posted: 05 Mar 2015 10:40 AM PST Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, Bilikiss Adebiyi MBA ’12 witnessed a waste epidemic in the city’s slums, where The post Bringing “everyone wins” recycling to Nigeria has been published on Technology Org.