Carefully introducing new materials into the design of today’s lithium-ion batteries has the potential to greatly improve their performance, and scientists have just happened upon a promising possibility in carbon nanotubes. By incorporating these materials into the electrode of a lithium metal battery, the researchers have produced a version that is not only safer, but has the potential to charge […]
Safe, Fast Charging Lithium Batteries Handles 5 Times The Current
Casa Grande Hotel Occupies 18th Century Stone Manor House
Grey stone walls and jet-black joinery meet to form the monochromatic interiors of this boutique hotel in northern Spain designed by Francesc Rifé Studio. Casa Grande Hotel is situated in Granon, a tiny village in Spain’s La Rioja region that’s populated by just a few hundred people. The hotel’s owners – a couple with two daughters – moved to the […]
7 Easy Strategies to Make Your Business Free of Debt
It can be a good thing to take out loans for your business. This can help you finance the company while expanding what you offer. But there is also a negative side. Having debt might be too much for you to handle, and it can be overwhelming. If you do not meet the sales projections, your debt might be out […]
The Pros and Cons of Using Checks for Your Business Banking in 2020
Checks have been an alternative to cash for a long time in banking history. You may find it hard to believe, but many institutions still prefer checks over any form of electronic payment method. Many of these institutions will also charge you a fee if you want to pay by debit or credit card. That is because most banks charge […]
How To Fill In Your Resume
On this episode of Work/Life, Ciara Pressler, founder and author of Pregame, talks with Digital Trends’ Greg Nibler about how to deal with having a gap in your résumé when you’re on a job search. She discusses the do’s and don’ts of keeping your résumé up to date so you can still be in the game when it comes to […]
Centrifugal Spin On 500 Year-Old Air Compressor
The humble air compressor is a staple of the modern workshop, underpinning everything from tire inflation to air tools, factory equipment, research gear and paint sprayers. But there’s always a better way to do things, and one California company believes it’s come up with a design that cuts down markedly on noise, lasts longer, manages heat better and drops the […]
Is 5G As Fast As They Are Saying?
Excitement about 5G, the fifth generation of mobile network technology, has been building steadily. The long process of rolling out 5G networks is already underway, with limited availability right now by all the major players, and at least one carrier — T-Mobile — promising nationwide 5G access by the end of the year. 5G brings a lot of potential benefits, […]
How To Buy A Soundbar
These days, even the cheapest televisions are rocking pristine, high-definition screens. You can sort through Amazon’s bargain bin, pinching pennies like Scrooge McDuck, and still come away with something detailed enough to make out the individual hairs on a spider’s leg. But in the age of 4K Ultra HD and HDR, there’s still one aspect where modern TVs don’t cut […]
X Chromosome Complete Sequencing For The First Time
As close as we’ve gotten to sequencing the entire human genome, there are still a few gaps. But now geneticists have plugged a major one in a landmark new study, by sequencing the entire human X chromosome from end to end, covering more than three million base pairs that were previously unmapped. The Human Genome Project was one of the […]
“The Invisible House”
Designed by architect Tomas Osinski and Chris Hanley, the LA-based producer behind American Psycho, the Invisible House is situated on 90 acres. The 5,500-square-foot building, completed in 2019, is made of concrete, steel and tempered glass. The home has a wall designated for movie screen projections and a catering kitchen. There are four bedrooms and bathrooms separated by white partitions […]