How a transparent conductor responds to strain
Liquid crystal displays, touchscreens, and many solar cells rely on thin-film crystalline materials that are both electrically conductive and optically transparent. But the material most widely used in these applications, indium tin oxide (ITO), is b.....»»
Successful EV transition hinges on transparency between automakers and suppliers, executives say
The increasingly murky timeline for the shift to EVs will require automakers and suppliers to become more transparent with one another as launch dates shift and huge amounts of capital are deployed......»»
Global warming–induced sea level changes could increase earthquake risk
Earthquakes often occur along plate boundaries, when sudden movements of the "stuck" plates release elastic strain energy, sending out seismic waves that result in the ground shaking familiar to many worldwide. More rarely, earthquakes occur within p.....»»
Yeast with more than 50% synthetic genome is created in the lab
Researchers have combined over seven synthetic chromosomes that were made in the lab into a single yeast cell, resulting in a strain with more than 50% synthetic DNA that survives and replicates similarly to wild yeast strains......»»
Jamf uncovers new Mac malware linked to known hacking group
Jamf Threat Labs has discovered a new malware strain that appears to be connected to BlueNoroff, a group that often attacks businesses in the financial sector.Jamf finds a new strain of malwareThe discovery came about during Jamf's regular security c.....»»
iPhone 15 silicone cases start at $24, Beats Studio Buds+ $130 low, MagSafe 3 MacBook cable $35, more
Apple’s official silicone cases are some of the best on the market, and now you can score the best prices yet on its new iPhone 15 and 15 Plus styles from $24. The savings are joined by the new Beats Studio Buds+ with the slick transparent design i.....»»
Google Bard can now respond to your AI queries in real time, like ChatGPT
Google has updated the way that Bard responds to your queries, though you can go back to the old way of working......»»
Examining how Mei-yu precipitation responds to climate change
Mei-yu (i.e., plume rain) is a distinct weather phenomenon in East Asia during summer, which is generally characterized by persistent rainy and cloudy weather in the middle-lower Yangtze River valley (hereinafter referred to as YRV) region from mid-J.....»»
New research finds stress and strain changes metal electronic structure
New research from the University of Birmingham shows that the electronic structure of metals can strongly affect their mechanical properties......»»
Measuring mechanical stresses and strains in graphene-based supercapacitor electrodes
Texas A&M University researchers have discovered that when charging a supercapacitor, it stores energy and responds by stretching and expanding. This finding can be used to design new materials for flexible electronics or other devices that must be b.....»»
Study demonstrates on-demand locomotion of physical intelligence–encoded electronics
Beyond flexible electronics, which can be deformed into 3D curvilinear shapes through passive mechanical strain, shape-reconfigurable electronics hold significant promise as the next generation of electronic devices......»»
How mosquito-controlling bacteria might also enhance insect fertility
A new study reveals biological mechanisms by which a specific strain of bacteria in the Wolbachia genus might enhance the fertility of the insects it infects—with potentially important implications for mosquito-control strategies. Shelbi Russell of.....»»
Stanford researchers challenge OpenAI, others on AI transparency in new report
Researchers say "most transparent" AI model scores only 54% on their index. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images / Benj Edwards) On Wednesday, Stanford University researchers issued a report on major AI models and found them gr.....»»
Apple’s $130 Thunderbolt 4 cable could be worth it, as seen in X-ray CT scans
It helps if you see what's deep inside $10, $5, and even $4 USB-C cables. Enlarge / Apple's Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) Pro cable connector in its reinforced, grounded metal shell (left) and its single-piece crimped cable strain relief.....»»
Fitbit responds to furious fans with five much-needed app fixes
Many Fitbit fans were angry about the official app's recent redesign, but a series of tweaks are en route to help improve the experience......»»
Multi-drug resistant strain of E. coli battles bacteria in healthy gut
Different strains of E. coli can outcompete one another to take over the gut, a new study reveals......»»
Apple patent suggests company could increase Vision Pro weight to reduce neck strain
A patent granted today describes a possible way to reduce neck strain when using an Apple headset. It follows a report that the company is concerned about neck fatigue from the Vision Pro’s weight. Counter-intuitively, the method proposed would.....»»
Report: Apple is already designing a lighter Vision Pro to fix “neck strain”
Vision Pro isn't out until early 2024, but next-gen plans are already underway. Enlarge / Apple's Vision Pro headset. (credit: Samuel Axon) When it jumps into a new market for the first time, Apple has a long history of.....»»
After COVID killed off a flu strain, annual flu shots are in for a redesign
It's TBD how and when a reformulation will happen, but it's now in the works. Enlarge / The flu virus, showing the H and N proteins on its surface. (credit: CDC) Vaccine advisors for the Food and Drug Administration vote.....»»
WHO says flu vaccines should ditch strain that vanished during COVID
Influenza viruses in the B/Yamagata lineage have not been seen since March 2020. Enlarge / Influenza virus. Image produced from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from around 80 to 120 nm......»»
Coatings made from a wood by-product can keep our glasses and windshields clear
Researchers have developed a way to turn a waste material from wood into a bio-based transparent film that can be used for anti-fogging or anti-reflective coatings on glasses or vehicle windows. In addition to offering an alternative to the toxic syn.....»»