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.....»»
Physicists model chromosome folding, reveal how loops affect spatial organization of the genome
Human chromosomes are long polymer chains that store genetic information. The nucleus of each cell contains the entire human genome (DNA) encoded on 46 chromosomes with a total length of about 2 meters. To fit into the microscopic cell nucleus and at.....»»
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Grab the new limited edition Nomad Strike Sport Apple Watch band before it’s gone
After launching a fun glow-in-the-dark limited edition Apple Watch Sport Band in August, Nomad is out with its latest batch of rare bands. The new limited edition Strike Sport Apple Watch Band blends some of the previous limited edition colorways int.....»»
Unlocking the mystery of skin cracking in chili peppers
The outermost epidermal cell layer of fleshy fruit is surrounded by a hydrophobic cuticle, notably thicker than that found on vegetative tissues. This cuticle, primarily composed of the cutin polymer, also contains waxes and sometimes polysaccharides.....»»
US studying 2,786 megahertz of spectrum to fuel “next-generation” services
White House highlights five spectrum bands, hopes to avoid interference fights. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Jaiz Anuar) The Biden administration is studying 2,786 megahertz of spectrum that could be reallocated for p.....»»
Light guide plate based on perovskite nanocomposites
The fact that nanoparticle and polymer hybrid materials can often combine the advantages of each has been demonstrated in several fields. Embedding PNCs into polymer is an effective strategy to enhance the PNCs stability and polymer can endow the PNC.....»»
Ferroelectric modulation of Fermi level of graphene oxide to enhance SERS response
Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is a powerful fingerprint analysis and detection technique that plays an important role in the fields of food safety, environmental protection, bio-imaging and hazardous substance identification. Electromagnet.....»»
Best Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 bands for any style and budget
The new and Apple Watch Ultra 2 have been shipping through the fall so far, delivering the latest fitness experiences for those in the iPhone ecosystem. If you’re looking to mix up the look of your new wearable or just refresh an aging wearable wi.....»»
Hands-on: Twelve South’s TimePorter Wall Mount elegantly tames your Apple Watch band collection
Twelve South launched a new mount earlier in the month that looked to solve one of the biggest issues with having a collection of Apple Watch bands – the fact that you have to keep them organized. I’ve been testing out the new TimePorter Wall Mou.....»»
Workplace tensions: How and when bystanders can make a difference
In today's climate of global political tensions and polarization, workplaces are filled with conflicting viewpoints. When employees hold political identities and perspectives that do not align with their co-workers, they perceive greater incivility f.....»»
Interacting polarons: Physicists simulate interacting quasiparticles in ultracold quantum gas
An electron moving through a solid generates a polarization in its environment due to its electric charge. In his theoretical considerations, the Russian physicist Lev Landau extended the description of such particles by their interaction with the en.....»»
Chaotic jumble of merging spiral galaxies hints at possible fate of Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies
The swirling arms of a spiral galaxy are among the most recognized features in the cosmos: long sweeping bands spun off from a central core, each brimming with dust, gas, and dazzling pockets of newly formed stars. Yet this opulent figure can warp in.....»»
Apple Watch Sport Bands from $40, M2 MacBook Air low of $899, iPad Air 5, more
A collection of official 45mm Apple Watch Sport Bands are on sale and headlining the best discounts today starting from $40. It comes joined by the best price to date on Apple’s 13-inch M2 MacBook Air at $899, as well as a chance to save on iPad Ai.....»»
New class of recyclable polymer materials could one day help reduce single-use plastic waste
Hundreds of millions of tons of single-use plastic ends up in landfills every year, and even the small percentage of plastic that gets recycled can't last forever. But our group of materials scientists has developed a new method for creating and deco.....»»
Twelve South debuts new TimePorter Apple Watch band wall-mounted organizer
Twelve South today is out with a new accessory for showing off your collection of Apple Watch bands. The new Twelve South TimePorter organizes your bands with a sleek white build that’s complemented by chrome accenting. more….....»»
Best Google Pixel Watch 2 bands to buy
Personalize the look and feel of your Pixel Watch 2 with these amazing bands. The post Best Google Pixel Watch 2 bands to buy appeared first on Phandroid. Google launched its second-generation smartwatch Pixel Watch 2 earlier this month. I.....»»
A self-wrinkling coating for impact resistance and mechanical enhancement
Polymer coating is widely used as a protective layer in various fields such as surface anti-corrosion, anti-penetration and anti-impact. How to enhance the mechanical properties of coatings such as impact resistance is important but challenging, unde.....»»
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A collection of official Apple Watch bands are now going on sale, with rare discounts starting at $44. There’s also tons of Anker chargers and accessories marked down to the best prices yet during this fall Prime Day sale, with this Microsoft Offic.....»»
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