Collaborate Disseminate
For the first time a carbon nanotube transistor significantly outperformed a silicon transistor, paving the way for faster phones and computers. Continue reading Why Future Microprocessors May Ditch Silicon for Carbon
A lot of people knew the Space Shuttle had ceramic tiles to protect its nose from reentry heat. That’s mostly because the tiles fell off a lot and each one was a unique shape, so it got a lot of press coverage. However, you didn’t hear as much about the parts of the orbiter that got really hot: the forward part of the wings and the tip of the nose. For those, NASA used an exotic material called RCC or reinforced carbon-carbon. Other uses include missile nose cones and Formula One brakes. A similar material, carbon fiber-reinforced silicon carbide appears …read more
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They function like lightning rods, catalyzing a reaction that splits CO2 apart. Continue reading These Gold ‘Nanoneedles’ Could Be a Powerful Weapon Against Climate Change
Burns Bog in BC is on fire, prompting evacuations in the area. Continue reading Climate Change Is Turning the World’s Bogs into Tinder Boxes