Demand for laptops has fallen in Russia

Demand for laptops has fallen in Russia

The Kommersant publication, citing retailers’ data, reported a decline in laptop sales on the Russian market. Business representatives spoke about the extent of the decline in demand, named possible reasons for this phenomenon, and shared their forecasts for the current year. According to retail chains, demand for laptops in the first quarter of 2025 fell … Read more

Windows 11 Will Learn to Slow Down CPU to Save Energy

Windows 11 Will Learn to Slow Down CPU to Save Energy

Microsoft has begun testing a new Windows 11 feature called User Interaction-Aware CPU Power Management. According to the software maker’s calculations, it should reduce the load on laptop hardware to increase battery life — but with one caveat. The essence of the innovation is the intentional limitation of the processor’s performance. If the OS detects … Read more

Is it possible to cleanse the body of microplastics? Scientists have given an answer

Microplastics: An Unseen Part of Our Lives and Bodies Microplastics have moved beyond being solely an environmental concern; they’ve become an undeniable part of our daily existence and, disturbingly, a component within our own bodies. Research suggests that each person takes in an amount of microplastic annually equivalent to roughly 50 average plastic bags. These … Read more

Russian Scientists Develop Flexible, High-Performance Material for X-Ray Detectors

Flexible material for X-ray detectors presented in Russia

Flexible Material for X-ray Detectors Presented in Russia- A new material capable of efficiently converting X-rays into visible light has been developed in Russia. Here’s what makes this homegrown innovation special and where it could be applied — from scientific research to modern medicine. Materials scientists at Moscow State University (MSU) have created an innovative scintillator … Read more

US to Shrink Nuclear Waste Accelerators from Car-Size to Coffee Can

A groundbreaking shift in nuclear waste processing is underway in the United States — and it’s all about getting smaller. Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory and Fermilab are developing a miniature particle accelerator, roughly the size of a coffee can, that could transform how the country handles radioactive waste. Backed by a $3.2 million grant … Read more

Flying DNA: Airborne Clues Could Unlock Secrets About Wildlife, Viruses, and Even Drugs

In Dublin, the scent of fresh Guinness might be the first thing you notice — but hidden in the air is a much more revealing story. Scientists have discovered traces of DNA from cannabis, poppies, and even hallucinogenic mushrooms floating above the city, all thanks to groundbreaking advancements in environmental DNA (eDNA) detection. This research, … Read more