Ultrathin conductor surpasses copper for more energy-efficient nanoelectronics
As computer chips continue to get smaller and more complex, the ultrathin metallic wires that carry electrical signals within ...
‘Dangerous.’ Copper wire theft up in Kentucky, knocking out phone, 911 service, lights
People climb utility poles to cut wires, but thieves hit Kinetic with new tactics at Thanksgiving, cutting trees onto lines ...
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Conductors and insulators
From our lights, to our kettles, and of course our phones! Electricity flows through copper or aluminium wire to power or charge all of these things. That’s because metals are generally good ...
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The wireless ‘Aerial Telegraph’
Mahlon Loomis was born in Oppenheim, New York, on July 20, 1826.Although some online sources list different birth dates, his ...
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Microwaving cords and cables: A recipe for copper and carbon black
Italian and Japanese researchers have developed a novel method to free copper wire from its PVC coating, by treating electric ...
AT&T to eliminate copper wire phone lines to most users. Who stands to lose?
"AT&T has got the broadest wireless coverage out of any carrier, but there's no way we're leaving any customer stranded," she ...
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A new ultrathin conductor for nanoelectronics
Researchers have developed an ultrathin material that conducts electricity better than copper and could enable more ...
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Statewide copper wire theft law will take effect Jan. 1 despite lawsuit from scrap metal industry
“We agree with the goal of last year’s bill — make it harder for criminals to sell stolen copper wire from lampposts or other electrical ... time to work through changes and implement ...
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AT&T to eliminate copper wire phone lines to most users. Who stands to lose?
The telecom company has said its copper wire infrastructure is antiquated, maintaining it is costly and better service is available through fiber ... "But if you're going to replace the old ...