A magnetically actuated acoustic metamaterial
Space coiling acoustic metamaterials are static and require manual reconfiguration for sound-field modulation. In a new report published in Communications Materials, Christabel Choi, and a team of scientists in computer science and engineering in the.....»»
Scientists presents a one-step laser synthesis method for fabricating wideband microwave absorption metamaterial
Scientists from Chinese Academy of Sciences Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, National Physical Laboratory (U.K.), The University of Manchester (U.K.) and National University of Singapore have developed a new approach, publish.....»»
Physicists develop a metamaterial that can count
A block of rubber that can count to ten and even remember the order in which it is pressed—physicists Martin van Hecke and Lennard Kwakernaak (Leiden University and AMOLF Amsterdam) have published about this latest metamaterial in the journal Physi.....»»
Researchers use ultrasound to control orientation of small particles
Acoustic waves may be able to control how particles sort themselves. While researchers have been able to separate particles based on their shape—for example, bacteria from other cells—for years, the ability to control their movement has remained.....»»
This magnetically-controlled pill cam can be ‘driven’ around inside your body
Researchers at George Washington University have created a first-of-its-kind magnetic pill cam that can be “driven” around inside the body. While we have seen similar … The post This magnetically-controlled pill cam can be ‘driven’ arou.....»»
"Treadmill" for microswimmers allows closer look at behavior
A team from the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis and Massachusetts Institute of Technology has created an acoustic microfluidic method that offers new opportunities to conduct experiments with swimming cells and mi.....»»
Tai-Saw expects modest recovery starting 2Q23
Tai-Saw Technology (TST), a Taiwan-based supplier of SAW (surface acoustic wave) filters and quartz crystal components, expects flat or slight sequential revenue growth in the second quarter, the beginnings of a moderate rebound......»»
STM MagPod review: MagSafe-compatible stand, grip, & selfie-stick all in one for your iPhone
The STM MagPod is a handy multi-function stand that magnetically connects to your iPhone thanks to a MagSafe-compatible mount.Our iPhone on the STM MagPodSTM, which stands for Smarter Than Most, tries to create slightly more creative and functional p.....»»
Find My network may extend to future Apple Pencil, if research pans out
Locating a lost Apple Pencil may be possible in the future thanks to recent Apple research on incorporating acoustic resonators within the stylus — but it would have to be very close to the owner to work.Apple PencilOn Thursday, the US Patent and T.....»»
Find My Apple Pencil described in Apple patent, using acoustic signals
A Find My Apple Pencil feature could be on the way, described in a new Apple patent application published today. Interestingly, the method Apple describes doesn’t use an ultra wideband chip, but rather an acoustic signal … more… The post Fi.....»»
Tai-Saw upbeat about shipments for automotive, networking
Tai-Saw Technology, a Taiwan-based supplier of SAW (surface acoustic wave) filters and quartz crystal components, anticipates an improvement in total production utilization in the second quarter as shipments for automotive and networking device appli.....»»
Denmark"s mystery tremors caused by acoustic waves from unknown source, officials say
A series of minor tremors recorded on the Danish Baltic island of Bornholm Saturday has puzzled scientists, who now say they were caused by "acoustic pressure waves from an unknown source.".....»»
Crushed clams, roaming rays: Acoustic tags reveal predator interactions
Clam leases are designated underwater locations used to produce hard clams of all sizes from littlenecks to chowders. Clam production or aquaculture can be a risky business due in part to unwanted marine intruders. Among them, stealthy and highly mob.....»»
Underwater acoustic world of British ponds revealed in new study
The previously hidden and diverse underwater acoustic world in British ponds has been revealed by a team of researchers at the University of Bristol......»»
Apple"s MR headset to use magnetically-attached tethered battery
Apple's mixed reality headset will feature a magnetic port for attaching a battery pack to the device, it is claimed, but it will just offer two hours of battery life.A render of a potential Apple headset [AppleInsider]The often-rumored AR and VR hea.....»»
iOttie Velox Mini review: A compact magnetic car charger with smart cooling
The iOttie Velox Mini is a good-enough compact car charger that magnetically connects to your iPhone and uses advanced cooling to speed up charging.The iOttie Velox MiniRecently, iOttie started releasing an updated lineup of its Velox chargers, all w.....»»
iOttie Velox Mini review: A compact magnetic car charger with active cooling
The iOttie Velox Mini is a good-enough compact car charger that magnetically connects to your iPhone and uses active cooling to speed up charging.The iOttie Velox MiniRecently, iOttie started releasing an updated lineup of its Velox chargers, all wit.....»»
Researchers reveal acoustic topological corner anomaly
Topological acoustics provides a new approach for manipulating acoustic waves using the novel wave transport phenomenon. In less than a decade, it has provided a series of promising new ideas for the directional control of acoustic field......»»
Researchers print high-performance microcone-array flexible piezoelectric acoustic sensor
According to the data of the World Health Organization, about 430 million people worldwide suffer from hearing loss due to cochlear damage, and the improvement of hearing mainly depends on cochlear implants. However, traditional cochlear implants hav.....»»
Tapered optical fiber addresses challenge posed by Brillouin scattering
When optical beams, consisting of photons, travel through fibers, they cause vibrations that generate acoustic waves, consisting of phonons. The phenomenon, called Brillouin scattering, has been harnessed by researchers to optomechanically "couple" a.....»»
KEF’s R Series Meta speakers absorb noise like an acoustic black hole
KEF is adding the same high-end sound-absorbing technology found in its premium speakers to the more affordable new R Series Meta lineup......»»