Concentric circular bands of polarization found in a ferroelectric polymer
A team of researchers from China, the U.S. and Australia has found an example of the formation of concentric circular bands of polarization in a ferroelectric polymer. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes the creation.....»»
Anisotropic plasmon engineering unlocks multilevel polarized upconversion
National University of Singapore (NUS) researchers have introduced an upconversion plasmonphore platform to enable precise control over the polarization of isotropic upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs). This is achieved by coupling upconversion activa.....»»
Maximizing circular economy strategies for rare earth elements supply
Circular economy strategies could significantly boost the low-carbon global transition and make sure that rare earth elements (REE) do last longer, reveals new study published in Nature Geoscience......»»
Harnessing all-dielectric metamaterials to manipulate the polarization state of light
Polarization is one of the fundamental characteristics of electromagnetic waves. It can convey valuable vector information in sensitive measurements and signal transmission, which is a promising technology for various fields such as environmental mon.....»»
New Apple Watch band connector: Three reasons to believe the reports (and one reason not to worry)
There have been recurring rumors that a new Apple Watch band connector is in the works, rendering existing bands incompatible with future Watch models. There are three reasons to believe that the reports are true, but I’d expect the change to b.....»»
Sustainable, more efficient synthesis route of hyaluronic acid polymers for biomedical applications
Hydrogels—polymer networks with high water content—can act as a tissue mimic, providing conditions for a viable culture of embedded cells, with various applications in biomedical engineering such as tissue engineering and regenerative medicine......»»
Apple Watch Series X won"t work with old bands, claims leaker
A leaker says that Apple is totally changing how bands connect to Apple Watch, rendering all existing bands incompatible.Apple's clever system for attaching Watch bands may be redesignedIt's been strongly rumored before that the Apple Watches being r.....»»
Scientists develop a polymer film inspired by spider silk to connect biological tissues with electronic devices
A team of materials scientists affiliated with several institutions in Singapore and China has developed a spider-silk-inspired polymer film that may be used to connect biological tissues with an electronic device. Their results are reported in the j.....»»
Concentric AI expands Semantic Intelligence DSPM capabilities with audio and video data protection
Concentric AI unveiled that its Semantic Intelligence DSPM solution now offers sensitive data discovery, identification, risk monitoring, and remediation protection for audio and video files, furthering the data protection capabilities of its DSPM so.....»»
Embedding nanodiamonds in polymer can advance quantum computing and biological studies
A nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center is a defect in the crystal structure of diamond, where a nitrogen atom replaces a carbon atom in the diamond lattice and a neighboring site in the lattice is vacant. This and other fluorescent defects in diamond, known.....»»
Researchers create stable hybrid laser by 3D printing micro-optics onto fibers
For the first time, researchers have shown that 3D-printed polymer-based micro-optics can withstand the heat and power levels that occur inside a laser. The advance enables inexpensive, compact, and stable laser sources that would be useful in a vari.....»»
Q&A: Polarization in the Netherlands actually is not that bad
Discussions about important societal issues, whether they relate to domestic or foreign affairs, on the street and in academia, seem to be intensifying. The heightened tone, personal attacks, and polarization are characteristic of these discussions......»»
Research progress in thermal expansion characteristics of TATB-based polymer bonded explosives
Under complex temperature variations, the irreversible thermal expansion of polymer-bonded explosives (PBXs) containing 1,3,5-triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene (TATB) leads to diminished shape stability. This, in turn, directly impacts the mechanical pr.....»»
New conductive, cotton-based fiber developed for smart textiles
A single strand of fiber developed at Washington State University has the flexibility of cotton and the electric conductivity of a polymer, called polyaniline......»»
Are FineWoven Apple Watch bands really better than leather ones?
Even before Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 9, there were rumors that the company wanted to replace its leather accessories with something else. I was a bit skeptical about this since I’ve always been a fan of Apple Watch leather bands. In S.....»»
Exploring the limitations of asteroid crater lakes as climate archives
In southern Germany just north of the Danube, there lies a large circular depression between the hilly surroundings: the Nördlinger Ries. Almost 15 million years ago, an asteroid struck this spot. Today, the impact crater is one of the most useful a.....»»
Social media ads are littered with "green" claims. How are we supposed to know whether they"re true?
Online platforms are awash with ads for so-called "green" products. Power companies are "carbon neutral." Electronics are "for the planet." Clothing is "circular" and travel is "sustainable." Or are they?.....»»
Researchers develop a new approach to polarization-independent LC phase modulation
Liquid-crystal (LC) phase modulators are widely used in optical systems because of their advantages of low power consumption, lightweight, flexible bandwidth adjustment, and non-mechanical movements. However, most LC phase modulators are polarization.....»»
Apple Watch Series 9 from $330, official Milanese Loop bands $85, Apple Studio Display, more
A rare chance to save on these official Apple Watch Milanese Loop bands headlines today’s best deals. The savings land at $85 each, and come joined by holiday pricing on Apple Watch Series 9 from $330. Plus, the first price cut in months means that.....»»
Scientists and the cork industry work together to preserve wine quality
Spain produces 50% of the world's cork and 30% of all cork stoppers. Cork is a natural polymer which has been a crucial element used to seal bottles, being of great importance for the wine industry. However, a major challenge is the appearance of the.....»»
Save all of Apple’s iPhone 15 cases from $35, plus official Apple Watch bands, M1 MacBook Air, more
You can now save on nearly all of Apple’s official iPhone 15 cases as part of the week’s best Black Friday deals. Now starting at $35, the discounts carry over to the 13-inch M1 MacBook Air starting at just $600, as well as official Apple Watch b.....»»