Engineer explains the science behind metamaterials and MRI enhancement
In recent years, the field of metamaterials has experienced substantial growth, revealing exciting potential, especially in advancing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology. Three new studies led by Dr. Xin Zhang, a BU College of Engineering Dis.....»»
The earliest merging quasars ever seen
Studying the history of science shows how often serendipity plays a role in some of the most important discoveries. Sometimes, the stories are apocryphal, like Newton getting hit on the head with an apple. But sometimes, there's an element of truth t.....»»
Behavioral economics theory explains a popular banana-clicking video game
In the ever-evolving online gaming landscape, one seemingly simple online game has captivated players. The free-to-play clicker Banana has amassed more than 850,000 concurrent players on the gaming platform Steam......»»
Researchers create power-generating, gel electret-based device for wearable sensors
A team of researchers from NIMS (National Institute for Materials Science), Hokkaido University and Meiji Pharmaceutical University has developed a gel electret capable of stably retaining a large electrostatic charge. The team then combined this gel.....»»
Chemists develop technique for extending nitrene reactions to three days
A team of chemists at the University of Bremen, in Germany has developed a new type of nitrene capable of slow reactions that can last for up to three days. Their paper is published in the journal Science......»»
How to hide app and widget names on iPhone home screen with iOS 18
This tutorial explains how you can hide apps and widget names on the iPhone home screen in iOS 18. The post How to hide app and widget names on iPhone home screen with iOS 18 appeared first on Phandroid. Apple released iOS 18 last week wit.....»»
How to customize iPhone lock screen controls in iOS 18
This tutorial explains how you can customize and change iPhone lock screen controls in iOS 18. The post How to customize iPhone lock screen controls in iOS 18 appeared first on Phandroid. Apple has revealed iOS 18 as the next major iOS upd.....»»
Scientists devise algorithm to engineer improved enzymes
Scientists have prototyped a new method for "rationally engineering" enzymes to deliver improved performance. They have devised an algorithm, which takes into account an enzyme's evolutionary history, to flag where mutations could be introduced with.....»»
A railroad of cells: Computer simulations explain cell movement
Looking under the microscope, a group of cells slowly moves forward in a line, like a train on the tracks. The cells navigate through complex environments. A new approach by researchers involving the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA).....»»
Lawsuit: Meta engineer told to resign after calling out sexist hiring practices
Meta managers are accused of retaliation and covering up mistreatment of women. Enlarge (credit: Chesnot / Contributor | Getty Images Entertainment) Meta got hit Tuesday with a lawsuit alleging that the company knowingly.....»»
Korean study forecasts 110,000 premature deaths by 2050 due to PM2.5 and aging
A new study from the Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) indicates that fine particulate matter, which is less than 2.5 µm in diameter (PM2.5), is increasingly impacting the rapidly aging Korean population. Due to this population a.....»»
Backdoor method creates high-entropy material at lower temperatures
Entropy is a hot mess. Randomness and disorder are not exactly virtues in science. Yet it turns out, a sloppy jumble of differently sized atoms can do a better job stabilizing certain nanocrystals than a tidy arrangement of such elements. These so-ca.....»»
Laying the foundation for lunar base construction: Elucidating lunar soil-microwave interactions
NASA aims to construct a lunar base through the Artemis program, a manned lunar exploration initiative. However, the practical reality of what the general public envisions for the space base differs somewhat from well-known science fiction movies. To.....»»
New study shows mechanisms of hagfish burrowing into deep sea sediment
Scientists at the Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman University developed a novel way to observe the elusive burrowing behavior of hagfish. Dr. Douglas S Fudge and his team created a specialized tank of transparent gelatin in order t.....»»
Novel sensor developed for rapid detection of harmful insecticides
A research team led by Prof. Jiang Changlong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has constructed a visual sensing platform based on DNA aptamer-based sensing system. This sensor can be used for rapid and q.....»»
eBook: The Art & Science of Secure Software Development
Software security requires a creative and disciplined approach. It involves having the vision to develop secure strategy, tactics, and execution. Excelling in the discipline demands thinking through the entire software lifecycle and enforcing securit.....»»
How to lock and hide iPhone apps on iOS 18
This tutorial explains how you can lock and hide iPhone apps with iOS 18. The post How to lock and hide iPhone apps on iOS 18 appeared first on Phandroid. With the new iOS 18 update, Apple is finally ready to offer two commonly requested p.....»»
How do brainless creatures control their appetites?
Separate systems register when the animals have eaten and control feeding behaviors. Enlarge (credit: CHOKSAWATDIKORN / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY) The hydra is a Lovecraftian-looking microorganism with a mouth surrounded by.....»»
How to Avoid Getting Sick This Summer
A microbiologist explains how to not catch summertime germs at the barbecue, in the pool, or on the trail......»»
Saturday Citations: Bacterial warfare, a self-programming language model, passive cooling in the big city
There's a lot of science news in seven days, so just because a new study isn't cited here on Saturday morning doesn't mean it didn't happen. A lot more has happened. But also, check out these four stories:.....»»
NASA"s Voyager 1, the most distant spacecraft from Earth, is doing science again after problem
NASA's Voyager 1, the most distant spacecraft from Earth, is sending science data again......»»