“Graphene is stronger and stiffer than diamond, yet can be stretched by a quarter of its length, like rubber,” said Andre Geim, who shared the 2010 Nobel prize in physics with Kostya Novoselov for their discovery of graphene. What are … Continue reading →

A big difference between AA and AAA batteries lies in their size. The higher the alphabet, the smaller is the battery. That means AAA batteries are smaller than AA batteries. Moreover, AA vs AAA batteries differs in their usage and … Continue reading →

We are taking active steps to increase our outreach to women and build an inclusive culture that supports their development and retention. Increasing women’s representation at all levels, especially in leadership, is a top priority in 2021. Gender Representation in … Continue reading →

Tesla’s business model is based on direct sales and service, not franchised dealerships. Tesla’s business model pays particular attention to rolling out charging stations. That may be the biggest obstacle to the mass adoption of electric vehicles. What kind of … Continue reading →

While the Palo Alto, California-based company clearly makes and sells cars, its stock movement in recent years has resembled that of an automobile company. The idea that Tesla is a technology company gained credibility in 2013, when its stock price … Continue reading →

Table 1 – Key U.S. Suppliers of Semiconductors Ticker Company Name Sector INTC Intel Corporation Semiconductor – Broad Line NVDA NVIDIA Corporation Semiconductor – Specialized TXN Texas Instruments Incorporated Semiconductor – Broad Line MU Micron Technology, Inc. Semiconductor – Memory … Continue reading →

There are many ways an ETF can stray from its intended index. That tracking error can be a cost to investors. Indexes do not hold cash but ETFs do, so a certain amount of tracking error in an ETF is … Continue reading →

Fastest growing Vanguard funds worldwide in October 2021, by one year return. The fastest growing investment fund managed by U.S. asset management company Vanguard is the Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value Index Fund. Over the year to October 1, 2021, … Continue reading →

Big things have small beginnings, and $1,000 is enough to get started investing. Is 1000 a good start for investing? Even $1,000 is a fantastic start in building toward long-term financial flexibility. In this day and age, there are ample … Continue reading →

Supercapacitors  and ultracapacitors are solid state devices that offer advantages over batteries in lifetime, power density and resilience to temperature changes. They also benefit from high immunity to shock and vibration. However, they can be high initial cost and … Continue reading →

2) Improperly disposed batteries negatively affect human health. Exposing the environment to lead and strong corrosive acids found in batteries can cause burns and dangers to our eyes and skin. Why drained batteries are harmful? Toxic Heavy Metals When batteries … Continue reading →

Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of mica in India. Which state of India is the producer of mica? Andhra PradeshThe production of mica (waste and scrap) at 14,669 tonnes in 2012-13 increased by 3% compared to the … Continue reading →

The tests show that LiFePO4 batteries are an ideal choice for stand-alone PV systems due to their high efficiencies and long cycle life, provided that they are operated with a charge control algorithm specifically targeted for long charge durations as … Continue reading →

Tungsten. The Top 10 Strongest Metals Rank Type of Metal Example Use #1 Tungsten Making bullets and missiles #2 Steel Construction of railroads, roads, other infrastructure and appliances #3 Chromium Manufacturing stainless steel #4 Titanium In the aerospace Industry, as … Continue reading →

Graphene is a lightweight library OS, designed to run a single application with minimal host requirements. Does Intel use Graphene? Intel is seeing great progress with graphene transistors, but it’s still a few generations away. During a Q&A session, Intel’s … Continue reading →