Technology

For the first time ever, researchers have watched the mesmerizing process of nanoparticles self-assembling into solid materials. In the stunning new videos, particles rain down, tumble along stairsteps and slide around before finally snapping into place to form a crystal’s signature stacked layers...

Legendary basketball coach Pat Riley, who has won five NBA championships as a head coach, is quoted for having said: “A particular shot or way of moving the ball can be a player’s personal signature, but efficiency of performance is what wins the game for the team.” When it comes to moving pro...

The Government Office for Science has just published its Rapid Technology Assessments, which are accessible intros to different technology areas for policy makers. Identifying, explaining, and assessing emerging technologies that have potential to change the world is at the core of what we do in the...

Harmful chemicals known as PFAS can be found in everything from children’s clothes to soil to drinking water, and regulating these chemicals has been a goal of public and environmental health researchers for years. On March 14, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed what would be ...

Partial truckload shipping continues to evolve with technology, and it’s become much more popular over the last few years. This freight movement method allows shippers to combine their PTL freight with other shipments to fill a truckload. Both dry van and reefer trucks containing meat, dairy, and ...