We break down the pros and cons of wool and synthetics to help you make the right choice for winter pursuits Having tested outdoor gear as my main gig for over a decade, I am used to finding myself on ...

Researchers have used machine learning to design nano-architected materials that have the strength of carbon steel but the lightness of Styrofoam. The team describes how they made nanomaterials with ...

A new type of cloth developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo can heat up when exposed to the sun thanks to innovative nanoparticles embedded in the fabric's fibers. This advance ...

Researchers successfully developed a multifunctional sensor based on semiconductor fibers that emulates the five human senses ...

Abstract: The development of signal enhancement techniques in fiber optic sensors has facilitated accurate measurements of low concentration samples. In this paper, a fiber optic sensor based on local ...

Gemini Nano is the slimmed-down version of Google's broader Gemini large language model (LLM) that can run locally on mobile devices without requiring an internet ...

Person cleaning a faucet with a microfiber cloth - Xefstock/Getty Images Made of ultra-fine synthetic fibers, microfiber is a cleaning powerhouse with its soft, gentle texture and durability.

Researchers have developed groundbreaking multifunctional fibers that mimic human senses like smell, taste, and touch.

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