Your smartphone might have some level of protection against water, but that doesn't mean it will survive a puddle. The device's so-called IP rating will tell you what it can withstand. Zacharie ...

Moon dust is sharp, corrosive, and potentially fatal. NASA’s new electric force field shield is designed to blast it away.

A phone with an ingress protection (IP) rating relates to its resistance against both dust and water. The rating begins with the letters "IP" and ends with either two numbers or a single number and an ...

It’s common knowledge that there are many workplace hazards in industries like construction, mining and oil and gas engineering, but did you know that one of the most common and deadly risks is the ...

None of us want to replace our pricey gadgets due to a water mishap or tiny, pesky particles mucking up their internal parts. Thankfully, most modern smartphones, wireless earbuds, and Bluetooth ...

A few obstacles stand between me and the best foldables available today: thickness, single-handed usability, cameras, and ingress protection. The recent announcement of the Motorola Razr line-up made ...

Have you ever wondered how your latest gadget can withstand a splash or two of water, or maybe even survive being dropped in the sink? You’ll be pleased to know that the hero behind this resistance is ...

Location of a simulated micron-size grains continuously launched from an orbiter at L1 in a snapshot as seen from Earth. The viewing location is the subsolar point, and the solid grey circle shows the ...

On Tuesday, federal officials posted new rules to protect coal and other miners from toxic silica dust, a growing problem in mines that has left thousands sick and dying. It took mine safety ...

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