Controlling the length of supramolecular polymers
Systems made up of one supramolecular polymer are well understood, but much remains unknown for systems involving the combination of multiple supramolecular polymers, such as what affects the length of the resulting copolymers. For her Ph.D. research.....»»
Bonobos found to grow similarly to humans
Until now, there has been a broad consensus that the human adolescent growth spurt in body length is evolutionarily unique and absent in other primates. However, such adolescent growth spurt occurs in many primate species in body weight, including hu.....»»
Apple researching a Smart Ring for notifications and controlling other devices
A newly-granted Apple patent proposes a Smart Ring that would give Apple Watch-style haptic notifications, and let the wearer press on the surface to respond.One proposed design for a Smart RingEither Apple is going to release a Smart Ring or someone.....»»
The Impact of Air Condition Timer On Indoor Air Quality
By controlling airflow, humidity, and pollution levels, air conditioning timers may have a major effect on IAQ. Aside from their obvious comfort-enhancing function, air conditioning systems also contribute significantly to a hygienic and pleasant ind.....»»
Researchers develop versatile and low-cost technology for targeted long-read RNA sequencing
In a development that could accelerate the discovery of new diagnostics and treatments, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have developed a versatile and low-cost technology for targeted sequencing of full-length RNA molecules......»»
Excellent Newton documentary now on YouTube
Marking the 30th anniversary month of the launch of Apple's Newton MessagePad, the full, feature length "Love Notes to Newton" has been released on YouTube for free.Apple's Newton MessagePadThe Newton MessagePad range began to huge fanfare in August.....»»
Trapped: Australia"s extraordinary alpine insects are being marooned on mountaintops as the world warms
We may not pay invertebrates much thought, but they're the workhorses of all ecosystems. Insects and other invertebrates do essential jobs such as pollinating plants, improving soils and controlling pests. They're also food for many larger animals, w.....»»
A nanocapsulation strategy for facile analysis and processing of insoluble aromatic polymers in water
Polymeric materials are essential for our everyday lives. In the search for new functional materials, scientists have placed focus on polymers composed of rigid aromatic frameworks, displaying unique electronical/optical properties, heat resistance a.....»»
Researchers report broadband tip-enhanced nonlinear optical response in a plasmonic nanocavity
Squeezing light beyond the diffraction limit and controlling the optical processes caused by nano-confined light are central issues of nanophotonics. In particular, localized and enhanced light at the plasmonic nanogaps in scanning probe microscopes.....»»
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......»»
Controlling the electro-optic response of a perovskite coupled to a phonon-resonant cavity
Electron-phonon scattering is often the primary mechanism limiting electron mobility in semiconductors. Thus, changing phonon properties can provide a way to control conductivity. Recently, there has been a growing interest in exploring the use of th.....»»
How molecular entanglements determine the structure of polymers
The structure of semicrystalline polymers largely depends on how strongly their molecular chains are entangled. This has been shown in a new study by researchers from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), which was published in the journal.....»»
Bizarre ‘mind-controlling’ parasitic worm lacks genes found in every known animal
Bizarre ‘mind-controlling’ parasitic worm lacks genes found in every known animal.....»»
IMAX emulates PalmPilot software to power Oppenheimer’s 70 mm release
IMAX TikTok shows an emulated Palm PDA controlling Oppenheimer's 600-lb reel. Enlarge / Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer. (credit: IMAx/Universal Picture/YouTube) It's a big week for IMAX, which has been promoting today's.....»»
Examining how the world"s largest water striders jump on water
Water striders live on the water surface and their leg length ranges from several to over 100 millimeters. It is well known that they use their long hydrophobic legs and support their bodies on the surface without breaking it. Under each leg, the wat.....»»
New study expands the scope of aza-Friedel–Crafts reactions
From life-saving drugs and synthetic polymers to diverse advanced materials, the products containing organic compounds seem endless, thanks in part to regioselectivity, a feature in chemical reactions where a substituent is selectively added to a spe.....»»
‘Evie’ iPhone app delivers Tesla charge status updates using Live Activities
Evie is a new third-party app to offer a better experience controlling your Tesla from iPhone (and Apple Watch too). One of the notable features is Live Activities support to see your vehicle’s charge status on your iPhone’s Lock or Home Screen......»»
"Mind controlling" parasitic worms are missing genes found in every other animal, researchers find
In a world full of bizarre animals, hairworms are some of the strangest. Hairworms are parasitic worms that manipulate the behavior of their hosts in what's sometimes called "mind control.".....»»
Researchers develop high-performance digital system for tailoring polymers
Polymers have become an indispensable part of everyday life. However, the current polymers represent only a small fraction of the huge number of polymers that theoretically exist......»»
Small-winged and lighter colored butterflies likely to be at greatest threat from climate change
The family, wing length and wing color of tropical butterflies all influence their ability to withstand rising temperatures, say a team led by ecologists at the University of Cambridge. The researchers believe this could help identify species whose s.....»»
Researchers decode the structure of a crucial neural transport protein
Using Cryo-EM, a powerful microscopy technique, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and collaborators have decoded the molecular architecture of a transporter protein controlling the movement of a key neurotransmitter. Their work is.....»»