How did Seaweed become Multicellular? A thorough investigation of macroalgae genetics has shown the genetic foundations that allowed macroalgae, or “seaweed,” to evolve multicellularity. Researchers in the journal Molecular Plant…
Dynamic Voltage Scaling – In Computer Architecture Dynamic Voltage Scaling (DVS) is a technology used in current CPUs, particularly in low-power embedded systems, to dynamically modify the operating voltage and frequency of…
Power Conditioner A power conditioner is a device that improves the electrical power quality for sensitive equipment including audiovisual systems, computers, and other electronic devices. A line…
Luminescent Solar Concentrator (LSC) Luminescent Solar Concentrators (LSCs) are photovoltaic devices that improve the absorption of sunlight in solar cells. It is a device that uses concentrated radiation, specifically…
Increasing the Safety of AI-powered Machines Necessitates Better Engagement with Humans Tampere University’s continuing research effort aims to develop adaptive safety systems for highly automated off-road mobile machinery to fulfill industry requirements. Research has uncovered serious…
Plasmonic Metamaterial – metal-like materials with negative real permittivity Plasmonic metamaterials are manmade materials that have unique optical features due to their interaction with light at the nanoscale. It is a metamaterial that employs…
Split-pi Topology in Electronics Split-pi topology is a typical arrangement found in electrical circuits, particularly power supply and amplifiers. In electronics, it is a pattern of component interconnections used…
Control Valve Many industrial processes rely on control valves, particularly in the oil and gas, chemical, and manufacturing industries. It is a valve that controls fluid flow…
Bioluminescence First Evolved in Animals at least 540 Million Years Ago Bioluminescence first evolved in animals at least 540 million years ago in a group of marine invertebrates called octocorals, according to the results of a…
Origin of Pluto’s Heart An international team of astrophysicists led by the University of Bern and members of the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) PlanetS have finally…
Ball Valve A ball valve is a flow control device that uses a hollow, perforated, pivoting ball to regulate fluid flow. It is a type of valve…
Plug Valves Plug valves are industrial valves that regulate the flow of fluids through pipelines. These are valves having cylindrical or conically tapered “plugs” that can be…