A biological blueprint for tough color
The unique mechanical and optical properties found in the exoskeleton of a humble Asian beetle has the potential to offer a fascinating new insight into how to develop new, effective bio-inspired technologies......»»
Mapping plant functional diversity from space: Ecosystem monitoring with novel field-satellite integration
An international team of researchers, led by Professor Jin Wu from the School of Biological Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), has made a promising advancement in mapping plant functional traits from space using time-series satellite data.....»»
Effects of organic matter input and temperature change on soil aggregate-associated respiration and microbial carbon use
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is one of the most dramatically affected regions by global warming. For a long time, the region has been exposed by low temperature and soil moisture, which led to the severe inhibition of the soil biological activities and.....»»
The effects of climate variability on children"s migration and childcare practices in sub-Saharan Africa
Shifting weather caused by climate change, especially drought and heat, is linked to a rise in the number of children being raised outside of their biological parents' households in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a study led by researchers at Penn.....»»
Tablo’s four-tuner/antenna bundle is just about perfect
If you need a simple and relatively inexpensive way to get your over-the-air broadcast channels, this bundle from Tablo is tough to beat......»»
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend, but it may be hard to see it
The Lyrid meteor shower is underway. But with a nearly full moon in the sky during the peak, it might be tough to see clearly......»»
Rewilding amphibians: Protecting endangered species to restore ecosystems
In a recent paper published in Biological Conservation, iDiv researchers suggest that given amphibians' ability to act as "canaries in the coal mine" for aquatic environments, they should be reintroduced or rewilded. Rewilding would not only help pro.....»»
Fresh and clean renders of the Pixel 8a have leaked
New renders of the Google Pixel 8a have leaked online, giving us a clearer picture of what to expect and its color options. The post Fresh and clean renders of the Pixel 8a have leaked appeared first on Phandroid. The Google Pixel 8a will.....»»
Study finds iron-rich enamel protects, but doesn"t color, rodents" orange-brown incisors
Chattering squirrels, charming coypus, and tail-slapping beavers—along with some other rodents—have orange-brown front teeth. Researchers have published high-resolution images of rodent incisors in ACS Nano, providing an atomic-level view of the.....»»
Novel method developed for phosphorescent multi-color carbon dots
A research team has devised a novel method to prepare carbonized polymer nanodots capable of emitting multi-color ultra-long room-temperature phosphorescence (RTP) from blue to green......»»
Scientists explore the genetic foundations of Rhododendron flower color diversity
A research team has made strides in uncovering the genetic foundations of flower color variation within the Rhododendron genus. The team's review summarizes recent advancements in phylogenetic reconstruction, genome sequencing of various Rhododendron.....»»
Chennai growth maps blueprint for rural-urban areas in Global South
The ongoing growth of a major Indian city has helped experts to create a new way of understanding how urban sprawl happens, providing potential to improve people's lives across the Global South through better urban planning......»»
New colorful plastic films for versatile sensors and electronic displays
Innovative electronics is one of the many applications of modern plastics. Some recent research efforts have used plastic to improve the color realism of display technologies......»»
Tesla to lay off more than 10 percent of its workers as sales slow
"Cost reductions and increased productivity" needed, says Musk. Enlarge / Tesla's Shanghai factory in 2023. (credit: VCG/VCG via Getty Images) Times are starting to get tough for Tesla. The electric vehicle automaker ha.....»»
BlackMagic DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel halves the price and adds iPad slot
BlackMagic has long offered powerful hardware add-ons for video editors, but the four-figure pricing has been a barrier to many, with even the Micro Panel coming in at $895. The latest DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel comes close to halving the c.....»»
NASA discovered bacteria that wouldn"t die. Now it"s boosting sunscreen.
While disinfecting spacecraft headed for Mars, NASA found a stubborn type of bacteria that was tough to clean but great at withstanding UV radiation. Many people associate NASA with exploring new worlds in space, but few know it's also finding.....»»
Add some color to your home with this $56 LED corner lamp
Light up any room in over 16 million colors with this LED lamp for only $55.99 through April 16. TL;DR: Through April 16, add some light in your corner with this Lamp Depot Minimalist LED Corner Floor Lamp that shines bright with 300 multi-colo.....»»
Here’s the Pixel 8a in Every Color
It was only a few days ago when we saw an actual photo of the upcoming Pixel 8a. As we continue to push towards Google I/O next month, it’s a safe bet we’ll continue seeing more of this device, and with that said, here’s the Pixel 8.....»»
Mercedes-Benz "Graphical Goodies" features Masters imagery on dashboard
Mercedes-Benz USA invited more than 300,000 customers who identify as “golf enthusiasts” via the Mercedes Me app to set the color of their vehicle’s ambient lighting to green......»»
Saturday Citations: Listening to bird dreams, securing qubits, imagining impossible billiards
It's Saturday, which means that in a universe where the arrow of time moves backward, people have to go to work tomorrow. In such a hypothetical universe, Garfield hates Fridays—tough to imagine. This week, we looked at several hundred breaking sci.....»»
Nanoleaf wants to upgrade your deck with its Matter LED Outdoor String Lights
After announcing its Matter LED Outdoor String Lights at CES, smart light pioneer Nanoleaf has officially launched the product. Here are all the details on these slick outdoor lights that offer IP65 weather resistance, color control, support across s.....»»