Birds" dazzling iridescence tied to nanoscale tweak of feather structure
The iridescent shimmer that makes birds such as peacocks and hummingbirds so striking is rooted in a natural nanostructure so complex that people are only just beginning to replicate it technologically. The secret to how birds produce these brilliant.....»»
Regulatory pressure complicates cybersecurity for industrial equipment manufacturers
50% of companies lack a dedicated security function for control systems and devices within their organizational structure, according to Cybellum. Security incidents involving industrial organizations have seen a sharp rise in recent years, with notab.....»»
AI could make studying birds easier
Artificial intelligence could make studying birds easier, thanks to the work of a University of Alberta student......»»
Google Chat is getting a design tweak to make it easier to follow conversations
Google has announced that they will be making some tweaks to the design of Google Chat, making it easier for users to follow the flow of conversations. The post Google Chat is getting a design tweak to make it easier to follow conversations appeared.....»»
Urban light pollution linked to smaller eyes in birds: Study
The bright lights of big cities could be causing an evolutionary adaptation for smaller eyes in some birds, a new study indicates......»»
Google’s AI protein folder IDs structure where none seemingly existed
Two intrinsically disordered proteins form a specific structure ID'ed by AlphaFold. Enlarge (credit: LAGUNA DESIGN) For most proteins, structure is function. The complex three-dimensional shapes that proteins adopt creat.....»»
Novel approach to engineered cells may enable molecular medical imaging
A tiny molecular structure that looks like a bubble may be able to significantly improve medical imaging, according to a Penn State research team. Called gas vesicles (GVs), these structures are naturally produced by certain microorganisms and are re.....»»
Visualizing electron flow motivates new nanoscale devices inspired by airplane wings
A study showing how electrons flow around sharp bends, such as those found in integrated circuits, has the potential to improve how these circuits, commonly used in electronic and optoelectronic devices, are designed......»»
Unity promises “changes” to install fee plans as developer fallout continues
Statement comes as publishers threaten boycotts, developers move to other engines. Enlarge / Unity says it will be announcing changes to its recently revealed fee structure in the coming days. (credit: Unity) After nearl.....»»
Unity caves, is reconsidering new fee structure after developer revolt
Unity has seemingly caved just days after introducing a new pricing structure, apologizing as it attempts to partially backtrack on the controversial policy affecting developers.UnityThe company behind the cross-platform game development engine previ.....»»
Replacing broken back glass on iPhone 15 Pro is easier and less expensive
Apple last year announced a discreet but important change when it comes to the structure of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, as both phones have a removable glass back, which has made repairs easier and cheaper. This year, Apple has done the same wi.....»»
Wait, is Unity allowed to just change its fee structure like that?
Confusing, contradictory terms of service clauses leave potential opening for lawsuits. Enlarge / Pray I don't alter it any further... (credit: Aurich Lawson | Star Wars) If you were developing a Unity Engine game on Mon.....»»
All-fiber ellipsometer for nanoscale dielectric coatings
Measuring the refractive index and the thickness of thin films (films with a thickness from less than a nanometer to several microns) is essential to characterize them and improve the performance of sensors and devices that employ thin films. The mos.....»»
Birds’ problem-solving skills linked to song complexity
But other measures of intelligence, like learning associations, are unconnected. Enlarge / Despite the gaudy clothing, this guy is remarkably crafty. (credit: Arthur Morris) One of the ways we try to understand the origi.....»»
Clever lapwings use cover to hide in plain sight
Ground-nesting birds called lapwings use the shape of their nests and surroundings to hide from predators, new research shows......»»
Researchers investigate new physical phenomena on the nanoscale with microstructured fibers
Researchers at Leibniz IPHT have made significant advances in deciphering tiny nano-objects. Using special optical fibers, they identified a new optical mode that enables uniform illumination along the entire length of a fiber and determined the reso.....»»
For the first time, research reveals crows use statistical logic
The birds can associate images with distinct reward probabilities. Enlarge (credit: John Dreyer) Whether playing tricks, mimicking speech, or holding “funerals,” crows and ravens (collectively known as corvids) have.....»»
Economic relationships in Pre-Columbian Mexico show that Aztec rulers were ruthless exploiters
Spanish conquerors did not themselves bring inequality to the Aztec lands they invaded, they merely built on the socio-economic structure that was already in place, adapting it as it suited their plans. This is the subject of an article by Guido Alfa.....»»
Light pollution threatens coastal marine systems, study suggests
Artificial light at night has a profound effect land-based life—from birds to fireflies to humans. But a new study suggests we need to widen our view to include light pollution's effect on coastal marine ecosystems, impacting everything from whales.....»»
Hydration matters: The interaction patterns of water and oxide crystals revealed
In a study recently published in the journal Nanoscale, researchers from Kanazawa University and AGC Inc. use three-dimensional atomic force microscopy to study the hydrated form and structure of commonly occurring oxide crystals......»»
Farms with natural landscape features provide sanctuary for some Costa Rica rainforest birds
Small farms with natural landscape features such as shade trees, hedgerows and tracts of intact forest provide a refuge for some tropical bird populations, according to an 18-year study in Costa Rica......»»