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.....»»
Putting starch into bio-based polymer makes bioplastics more compostable
Researchers from Michigan State University's top-ranked School of Packaging have developed a way to make a promising, sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics more biodegradable......»»
Thursday’s best deals: AirPods Pro 2 $199, Apple Watch Sport Loop bands from $27, Nanoleaf Matter gear, more
Thursday’s best deals are now live courtesy of 9to5Toys, this time ushering in a chance to score an all-time low on AirPods Pro 2 at $199. Also getting in on the savings at the best price yet, Nanoleaf’s new Essentials Matter smart home gear star.....»»
How secondary cities can compete with superstar cities through innovation competitiveness
Local universities, global connectivity and entrepreneurship can help secondary cities combat the geographic polarization of innovation in superstar cities, according to new research being conducted in Trinity College Dublin and Ca' Foscari Universit.....»»
Scientists propose method that imparts elastic recovery to ferroelectric materials
A research group led by Prof. Li Runwei at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have proposed a "slight cross-linking" method that imparts elastic recovery to ferroelectric mate.....»»
New study: Political animosity is global
A new study by an interdisciplinary team of researchers across six different countries has found that affective polarization, or the tendency to dislike people who belong to opposing political parties while favoring people from their own political pa.....»»
For the Love of God, Stop Microwaving Plastic
A study of baby-food containers shows that microwaving plastic releases millions upon millions of polymer bits......»»
Deep dive into Meta"s algorithms shows that America"s political polarization has no easy fix
The powerful algorithms used by Facebook and Instagram to deliver content to users have increasingly been blamed for amplifying misinformation and political polarization. But a series of groundbreaking studies published Thursday suggest addressing th.....»»
Acoustic emission monitoring technique, an essential way to analyze pulsed laser processing
Acoustic emission (AE) monitoring is used to reveal the interaction mechanisms in pulsed laser processing of float glass. Circular ablated pits and irregular shaped cracks are formed on the float glass's upper surface by the pulsed laser dotting. By.....»»
Did Facebook fuel political polarization during the 2020 election? It’s complicated.
There's strong ideological segregation, but proposed interventions didn't change attitudes. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Aurich Lawson) Over the last several years, there have been growing concerns about the influence.....»»
Development of atactic C-C main chain polymer with a high melting point
Polymers with carbon–carbon (C-C) bonds (C-C polymers) in the main chain skeleton such as polyethylene and polypropylene are important industrial materials and are utilized as common plastics......»»
The best Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 bands: 13 you can buy right now
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is here, so you'll want to make it stand out with your own personal style. Here are the best bands for your Galaxy Watch 6......»»
Namibian fairy circle debate rages on: Sand termites or Turing mechanism? [Updated]
Study offers four-point rebuttal to 2022 claim that they're a kind of eco-Turing pattern. Enlarge / Bare, reddish-hued circular patches in the Namib Desert known as "fairy circles" are also found in northwestern Australia. (cred.....»»
The Namibian fairy circle debate rages on: Could it be sand termites after all?
Study offers four-point rebuttal to 2022 claim that they're a kind of eco-Turing pattern. Enlarge / Bare, reddish-hued circular patches in the Namib Desert known as "fairy circles" are also found in northwestern Australia. (cred.....»»
A butterfly"s first flight inspires a new way to produce force and electricity
The wings of a butterfly are made of chitin, an organic polymer that is the main component of the shells of arthropods like crustaceans and other insects. As a butterfly emerges from its cocoon in the final stage of metamorphosis, it will slowly unfo.....»»
Enhancing image quality with broadband achromatic and polarization-insensitive metalenses
Precise control of light is a crucial requirement in optical imaging, sensing, and communication. Traditional lenses employed for the purpose have limitations, necessitating more precise and compact solutions. To address this need, researchers have d.....»»
On-chip infrared circular polarization detector with ultrahigh discrimination
Polarization, as a primary physical quantity of light, is of great interest to almost all optical sciences and technologies. Along with linear polarization detection, circular polarization (or light ellipticity) detection is essential for chiral mole.....»»
Pitaka launches brand new Dreamland series bands for all Apple Watches [Hands-on]
Pitaka recently released their Weaving+ series offering specially designed cases where they collab with creative artists to develop unique designs using their aramid fiber materials. They followed that up with their new Dreamland series for Apple Wa.....»»
Apple Watch for kids: Family Setup, Schooltime mode, best bands, more
Apple Watch for kids is something parents are embracing more and more. The New York Times ran a story last year about Apple Watch adoption among children as young as five. Parents are finding the Apple Watch more appropriate for kids wanting smartph.....»»
Termites as cause of fairy circles in Namib Desert confirmed
For more than ten years, researchers have been discussing how the numerous circular bare patches in the middle of the African grasslands—the so-called fairy circles—can arise......»»
Immigration polarizes the right, and climate change polarizes the left: Study reveals Europe"s fault lines
The analysis of a representative survey conducted in ten European countries shows that affective polarization is at its greatest when it comes to "climate change" and "immigration.".....»»