Creating a better wig with chemistry
For some people, wigs are a fun and colorful fashion accessory, but for those with hair loss from alopecia or other conditions, they can provide a real sense of normalcy and boost self-confidence. Whether made from human or synthetic strands, however.....»»
Jeep"s EV design language wows retailers
Jeep's new EV plans are getting its dealers excited, especially for creating designs that stay true to the rugged brand......»»
A new model predicts the flexibility of DNA movement at the molecular scale
In both physics and chemistry, the mesoscopic scale refers to the length scale on which the properties of a material or phenomenon can be studied, without entering into a discussion about the behavior of individual atoms. In a mesoscopic model, atomi.....»»
Video: European Union"s ban on tattoo ink: breaking down the chemistry
A ban by the European Union on a number of pigments used in tattoo inks has sparked a conversation around their composition and safety......»»
New type of friction discovered in ligand-protein systems
An interdisciplinary research team of the Institutes of Physical Chemistry and Physics of the University of Freiburg and the Max Planck Institute of Biophysics in Frankfurt-am-Main has discovered a new, direction-dependent friction in proteins called.....»»
Using operando Raman spectroscopy to investigate converting carbon dioxide to ethanol on Ag nanowires
In a study, published in the journal Science China Chemistry and led by Prof. Pingping Fang (School of Chemistry, Zhejiang University) and Prof. Jianfeng Li (College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University), experiments were performe.....»»
Novel nano-optical technology tracks communications in living cells
Microbes may be among the smallest living things on Earth, but bioimaging to understand the chemistry that fuels these organisms could reveal important clues about the intricacies of gene function and the health of the planet. Because of this, scient.....»»
Can AI predict how you"ll vote in the next election? New study says yes
Artificial intelligence technologies like ChatGPT are seemingly doing everything these days: writing code, composing music, and even creating images so realistic you'll think they were taken by professional photographers. Add thinking and responding.....»»
Generative AI set to affect 300 million jobs across major economies
Technology could boost global GDP by 7% but also risks creating "significant disruption." Enlarge (credit: Thomas Barwick via Getty) The latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence could lead to the automation of a q.....»»
Maono WM821 review: Affordable wireless mic system with accessories
A quality wireless microphone system is crucial but expensive for aspiring videographers. The Maono WM821 is economical but might cost you in other ways.What you'll get with the Maono WM821 - a charging case and other accessories Creating video conte.....»»
Is it COVID-19 or the flu? New sensor could tell you in 10 seconds
Have a cough, sore throat and congestion? Any number of respiratory viruses could be responsible. Conventional tests can identify certain likely culprits by relying on chemical reactions, but some researchers want to swap chemistry for electrical cha.....»»
Storing information with spins: Creating new structured spin states with spatially structured polarized light
Light is composed of electric and magnetic fields that oscillate perpendicular to each other. When these oscillations are restricted, say, along a plane, it results in polarized light. Polarized light is of great importance in optical communications,.....»»
Generative AI creating strong "waves"; could a market monopoly be forming?
During her visit to Taiwan, Stanford University's AI expert Fei-Fei Li was invited by Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) to give a speech and chat with industry representatives. She mentioned that the trend of generative AI has c.....»»
What do the elements sound like?
In chemistry, we have He, Fe and Ca—but what about do, re and mi? Hauntingly beautiful melodies aren't the first things that come to mind when looking at the periodic table of the elements. However, using a technique called data sonification, a rec.....»»
EV innovation brings new priority for suppliers: Cut cost
Benteler CEO Ralf Göttel says what's most important to automakers on EV programs is demonstrating scalability, sharing and creating economies of scale......»»
Using high-precision quantum chemistry to study super-efficient energy transfer in photosynthesis
Photosynthesis drives all life on Earth. Complex processes are required for the sunlight-powered conversion of carbon dioxide and water to energy-rich sugar and oxygen. These processes are driven by two protein complexes, photosystems I and II. In ph.....»»
Why thousands of volunteers are transcribing the notebooks of the scientist who inspired Mary Shelley"s Frankenstein
Sir Humphry Davy (1778–1829) is usually remembered as the inventor of a revolutionary miner's safety lamp. But his wild popularity came as much from his influence on popular culture as it did from his contributions to chemistry and applied science......»»
Investigating ultrathin diamond films as an alternative flat-screen technology
Researchers from Skoltech, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, the Institute of Solid State Chemistry and Mechanochemistry SB RAS and their colleagues have theoretically investigated the properties of ultrathin diamond films and determined which of.....»»
Epic’s new motion-capture animation tech has to be seen to be believed
"MetaHuman Animator" goes from iPhone video to high-fidelity 3D movement in minutes. Enlarge / Would you believe that creating this performance took only minutes of video processing and no human tweaking? (credit: Ninja Theory /.....»»
Detecting face morphing: A simple guide to countering complex identity fraud
Our reliance on face matching for identity verification is being challenged by the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and facial morphing technology. This technique involves digitally creating an image which is an average of two people’s fac.....»»
NASA instrument bound for Titan could reveal chemistry leading to life
A new NASA mission to Saturn's giant moon, Titan, is due to launch in 2027. When it arrives in the mid-2030s, it will begin a journey of discovery that could bring about a new understanding of the development of life in the universe. This mission, ca.....»»