Direct writing of customized structural-color graphics with colloidal photonic inks
Colloidal crystals and glasses are tunable, iridescent, nonfading and nontoxic materials that can be used to develop structural colors. In a new report now published in Science Advances, Jong Bin Kim, and a team of researchers in chemistry and advanc.....»»
Lusatia"s transformation from coal is falling short on environmental sustainability, German study finds
A total of 10.3 billion euros of federal funding and several hundred million euros of state funding have been allocated to support the structural transformation of the Lusatian coal district in Brandenburg, Germany. But are the projects targeted by t.....»»
Nvidia might finally fix its VRAM problem — but it will take time
Nvidia might be fixing one of the biggest problems with its graphics cards, but it's going to take some time......»»
Google as Darth Vader: Why iA Writer quit the Android app market
A remarkably open farewell note from seven years of Android development. The team behind iA Writer, a distraction-free writing app that syncs across platforms, has left its Androi.....»»
OpenAI unveils major ChatGPT redesign with new ‘Canvas’ interface for writers and coders
OpenAI announced a new design interface called 'canvas,' which makes it easier for users to revise writing and coding projects. Here's what it looks like. OpenAI is changing up ChatGPT's interface to look more like a digital notepad for project.....»»
Direct measurement of a subtle current phase relation shows potential for more stable superconducting qubits
In recent years, quantum physicists and engineers have made significant strides toward the development of highly performing quantum computing systems. Realizing a quantum advantage over classical computing systems and enabling the stable operation of.....»»
Despite stricter regulations, Europe has issues with tattoo ink ingredients
"Clients and artists have a right to know what's in the inks they are using.” Recently, chemists at Binghamton University learned that many tattoo inks in the US contain differe.....»»
Study traces wild cat eye color diversity to ancient ancestor
Fans of Clementine, the cat who recently captivated TikTok with her rare eye color, should take note. The piercing golden gaze of cheetahs, the striking blue stare of snow leopards, and the luminous green glare of leopards are all traits that can be.....»»
Color, color everywhere—mother nature shares a mosaic of bright colors this fall in New England
Cool, crisp weather can trigger the urge to get out and go leaf peeping and this year could be a particularly good year to hit the road and admire New England's spectacular foliage season. According to Steve Roberge, Extension forestry specialist and.....»»
New leaks suggest AMD’s RDNA 4-based GPUs will launch early 2025
AMD’s next-gen lineup of RDNA 4-based graphics cards are now expected to launch in 2025, according to sources close to YouTube channel Moore’s Law Is Dead......»»
Cord-cutting app Channels gets new ‘Personal Sections’ and ‘Theater Mode’ features
The fan-favorite cutting app Channels is rolling out a big update this month focused on personalization. Channels 6.0 for Apple TV and iOS adds a new “Personal Sections” feature, customized navigation, a new “Theater Mode” experience, and mor.....»»
Raman spectroscopy study decodes symbiotic interactions in marine algae
In a recent study, researchers from the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (Leibniz IPHT) and the Friedrich Schiller University Jena have shown how they can non-invasively and non-destructively investigate the growth and interactions of the gre.....»»
A new apparatus for analyzing partial coherence in integrated photonic networks
Anyone familiar with optics labs is familiar with the extremes of light coherence: laser beams are highly coherent, producing clear interference patterns used for precise applications like atomic manipulation or precise sensing. In contrast, light fr.....»»
How Halide Process Zero changed my iPhone camera forever
AI is everywhere, and so is a brand’s signature color processing in your photos. For purists who prefer realism and editing space, Halide has something special......»»
GPU prices and availability (Q4 2024): How much are GPUs today?
You can finally buy a graphics card thanks to falling GPU prices. Here's how Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPU pricing look in the first quarter of 2024......»»
Two of the best Apple Intelligence features on Mac still need work
Apple Intelligence’s best two features are Mail summaries and Writing Tools, but both of them need changes before they can catch up to ChatGPT and Copilot......»»
Arc Browser had a ‘serious’ security vulnerability, here’s how they’re addressing it
Back in late August, The Browser Company – the company behind the popular Mac browser Arc, became aware of a serious security vulnerability in the browser, one that could allow for remote code execution on other users computer with no direct intera.....»»
Today only: Lenovo IdeaPad down to $330 during Best Buy’s sale
Experience great graphics, performance, and a couple of free trials with the Lenovo Ideapad 1, now on sale at Best Buy for just $330......»»
Scientists identify structural basis of stitched-together protein complexes that recycle most proteins in cells
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have developed a clearer picture of how crucial machinery in the human cell's recycling process for obsolete and misshapen proteins—known as proteasomes—are formed......»»
Dead coral skeletons hinder reef regeneration by sheltering seaweed
The structural complexity of coral reefs creates a vibrant underwater city populated by a diverse assortment of characters. Ironically, this same complexity can impede coral recovery after disturbances......»»
"Writing" with atoms could transform materials fabrication for quantum devices
A new technology to continuously place individual atoms exactly where they are needed could lead to new materials for devices that address critical needs for the field of quantum computing and communication that cannot be produced by conventional mea.....»»