Scientists have developed a new recipe for creating synthesis gas mixtures, or syngas, that involves adding a pinch of copper atoms sprinkled atop a gold surface. The new material supports a room-temperature electrochemical reaction that can convert carbon dioxide and water into syngas, a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, and an important precursor […]
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Don’t Be Blindsided By The Law First things first: many of the laws in New York that bind homeowners aren’t the sort which are following the spirit of America’s founding principles. However, there are differences in social advancement which have predicted increased law. Is it good, or is it bad? It’s hard to tell. […]
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With their sheer size and economic gravity, cities like New York or Los Angeles will always appeal to wealthy buyers. But newcomers to the scene like Austin, TX, Boise, IN, or Minneapolis, MN leverage economic vitality and fast growth across all sectors (employment, population, income levels, lifestyle) to make significant gains on the luxury home […]
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Global solar energy production is taking a major hit due to air pollution and dust. According to a new study, airborne particles and their accumulation on solar cells are cutting energy output by more than 25 percent in certain parts of the world. The regions hardest hit are also those investing the most in solar […]
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Taking inspiration from an unusual source, a Sandia National Laboratories team has dramatically improved the science of scintillators — objects that detect nuclear threats. According to the team, using organic glass scintillators could soon make it even harder to smuggle nuclear materials through America’s ports and borders. The Sandia Labs team developed a scintillator made […]
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Alexa is on so much more than just the Amazon Echo. Amazon executive Daniel Rausch stood onstage before a crowd of hundreds at Berlin’s IFA tech show Saturday to share a few big numbers about Alexa. ‘Just this year,’ he said, ‘Alexa has sung Happy Birthday millions of times to customers, and she’s told over […]
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California almond farmers who depend on commercial bee hives to pollinate their lucrative crops would benefit from increased efforts to protect essential bee foraging territory in northern prairie states, according a University of California, Berkeley, researcher. A new paper, published this week in the journal Land Use Policy, shows that a government program that pays farmers to […]
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Food tech entrepreneurs and appliance manufacturers have tried to answer the same question for years: How can we use the Internet of Things to make it easier to figure out what’s for dinner? At first, the answer came in the form of adding Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and near-field communication to appliances so you could control them […]
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MyQ garage controllers have been around for a few years now, smartening and automating garage access for their owners. Chamberlain announced the myQ Family Share on Friday, a new and (surprisingly) free feature that allows you to grant access to three people for remote, app-enabled control and monitoring of your garage controllers, gates and lights. This […]
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Dubai gives a home to many businesses and is the embodiment of modern technology. It utilizes advanced and smart technology to give the best quality life experience. It is also a substantial investment hub for multinational companies and other businesses around the world. Dubai is known for its big real estate market globally. Its yield […]
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