LED technology has come a long way since Thomas Edison’s invention of the incandescent lamp in 1879. While the first red LEDs were introduced in 1969, it wasn’t until 1998 that white LEDs were successfully commercialized by Japan’s Nakamura Shoji. This marked a significant milestone in the lighting industry and paved the way for LEDs
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The development of flexible sensors with exotic sensing capabilities has been a significant advancement in the field of technology in recent years. However, the challenge lies in accurately measuring complex deformations resulting from forces or strains from multi-axes due to the Poisson’s effect of sensing materials, hindering the independent perception of biaxial stimuli. Researchers have
The recent ruling by a UK court regarding the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, has brought to light the ongoing saga surrounding Australian computer scientist Craig Wright. After an almost two-month trial, the judge, James Mellor, delivered a comprehensive dismissal of Wright’s claims, stating that the evidence against him was “overwhelming.” Wright,
The recent news of proposed legislation that could potentially lead to the ban of TikTok in the United States has sparked outrage among its creators. The House of Representatives approved a bill that would force TikTok to divest from its Chinese owner due to alleged links to the Communist Party in Beijing. This decision has
The issue of air quality in schools is a growing concern, with many educational institutions located in areas where air pollution levels exceed WHO limits. According to a recent study conducted by the University of Surrey, addressing this issue is crucial for the health and well-being of students and teachers alike. The study suggests that
The British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government recently announced plans to build new gas-fired power stations in an effort to boost energy security. This decision has sparked criticism and raised concerns over the government’s climate policies, especially leading up to this year’s general election. Despite the government’s goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by
An incident on a LATAM flight from Sydney to Auckland left twelve passengers hospitalized after a Boeing-made plane experienced a sudden dip due to a technical problem. The flight, numbered LA800, encountered an unspecified “technical event” over the Tasman Sea, causing the aircraft to quickly lose altitude. Passengers on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner described a
The rise of remote work in the United States has resulted in a significant decrease in office occupancy rates across major cities. Offices in San Francisco, Washington, and New York are now seeing only half the number of employees compared to pre-pandemic levels. This shift in work patterns has led to a rise in office
The chemical industry is at the forefront of exploring innovative ways to reduce its carbon footprint in the face of the current climate emergency. One such initiative is being undertaken by the German group Covestro at one of Europe’s largest chemical complexes. Covestro is experimenting with using sugar as a base material to manufacture aniline,
In recent weeks, while Bitcoin has been dominating the headlines with its record-breaking surge, another major cryptocurrency has been quietly making its own mark in the digital currency world – Ethereum. Launched in 2015, Ether, also known as Ethereum, has emerged as the second-largest digital currency in terms of total value, currently estimated at over