China consumer 5G connections soar
The three major mobile operators in China closed 2021 with a combined 729.5 million 5G package subscribers, more than double the number at end-2020. Net additions of 5G package subscribers…
Cyberattack on Red Cross Exposes Data of More Than 500,000 People
Colin Thierry Published on: January 21, 2022 A cyberattack on a Swiss contractor of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) led to a data breach impacting more than…
Bubble-Tube Liquid Level System Provides Precision Transmission of Liquid Level in Open Tanks
ControlAir’s L100 Bubble-Tube Liquid Level System is a fully self-contained instrument, requiring only connections to air or gas supply, dip tube and...
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Newly discovered “oral plug” keeps whales from drowning as they dine
How do whales gulp down huge amounts of water and krill without drowning themselves with every mouthful? Researchers have now discovered an “oral plug” in the throats of some species that blocks either their airways or esophagus as needed. Source of Article
Quantum dots make for stabler, more efficient perovskite solar cells
Perovskite solar cells have come a long way in a short time, but there’s still room for improvement. Engineers have now added a layer of quantum dots to the recipe, resulting in a more stable solar cell with near-record efficiency. Source of Article
Humidity sensor inspired by camel noses can trace moving fingers
Scientists have developed an advanced new type of humidity sensor inspired by camel noses that is capable of detecting low levels of water molecules in the air, giving it the potential to help find water sources in extreme environments. Source of Article
New whole-virus COVID vaccine may be effective against Omicron
An announcement from company Valneva indicates its experimental COVID-19 vaccine is effective at neutralizing the omicron variant. The vaccine is at the tail-end of Phase 3 trials and is the first inactivated whole-virus vaccine to be trialled in Europe. Source of Article
