Python scales host microstructures that block bacterial biofilms—revealing potential for antimicrobial materials

Materials inspired by nature, or biomimetic materials, are nothing new. Scientists have designed water-resistant materials ...
Quanta Magazine

Are Strings Still Our Best Hope for a Theory of Everything?

Columnist Natalie Wolchover examines the latest developments in the “forever war” over whether string theory can describe the ...

As “Spamalot” returns to L.A., Eric Idle is feeling sentimental about his epic career

As "Spamalot" returns to the Hollywood Pantages, Eric Idle says of absurdist comedy, "these are the sort of times when we ...
IEEE

Implementation and Extension of Bit Manipulation Instruction on RISC-V Architecture using FPGA

Abstract: The inclusion of Bit Manipulation Instructions (BMIs) has become more and more important as embedded systems continue to demand optimum performance together with a good energy economy.