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.....»»
Researchers develop strain sensors for health, machine use
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a stretchable strain sensor that has an unprecedented combination of sensitivity and range, allowing it to detect even minor changes in strain with greater range of motion than previous te.....»»
AMD responds to GPU overheating issues with RX 7900 XTX
Your AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX reference graphics card might be suffering from thermal throttling. Here's how to check and what to do next......»»
Bio-friendly transparent temperature sensor technology that precisely measures temperature changes by light
Researchers have developed a transparent temperature sensor capable of precisely and quickly measuring temperature changes caused by light. This technology is expected to contribute to the advancement of various applied bio devices that rely on sensi.....»»
iPhone 14 crash detection still sending deluge of false alarms from skiers
Skiers in Colorado have had their iPhone 14 or Apple Watch automatically call 911 using a new feature, putting a strain on emergency resources.Crash DetectionIn late December, dispatchers at the Summit County 911 Center had to field automated crash n.....»»
Experts debate the risks of made-to-order DNA
Advances may make it easier to build dangerous biological materials from scratch. Enlarge / Illustration of a smallpox (variola) virus. A membrane (transparent) derived from its host cell covers the virus particle. Inside this li.....»»
China"s economy showing increasing strain from Covid tsunami
China's economy continued to slow in December as the massive Covid-19 outbreak spread across the country, with activity slumping as more people stay home to try and avoid getting sick or to recover......»»
Glassfrogs hide red blood cells in their liver to become transparent
Glassfrogs make themselves transparent while they rest by taking red blood cells from circulation and concealing them in their livers. A multi-disciplinary team of biologists and biomedical engineers has shown how these frogs make themselves see-thro.....»»
TikTok algorithm to be more transparent, after concerns about harmful recommendations [U]
Update: TikTok says it is today launching a new tool to provide greater transparency on how videos are added to a user’s feed. For any video, you can tap the Share panel then the question-mark icon called “Why this video?”. So far, it appears.....»»
Transparent, photoluminescent phosphor for LED, sensing and security printing applications
Toshiba Corporation has unveiled a technology breakthrough in photoluminescence, a novel phosphor that delivers excellent solubility in polymers or organic solvents, where it is transparent and colorless under visible light, and that emits persistent.....»»
Crime blotter: Video goes viral of Black Friday Apple Store thefts
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, Frankie Grande's iPhone was stolen, a guilty plea in a Minneapolis theft ring, and an orchestra conductor has iPad and annotated scores stolen.The Apple Store in Palo Alto The latest in an occasional AppleInsider fe.....»»
Nvidia and AMD GPU prices could skyrocket again in 2023. Here’s why
Nvidia and AMD GPUs already strain people's budget, but prices could get worse if the U.S. doesn't extend tariff exclusions. Here's how much costs could rise......»»
Going back to basics yields a printable, transparent plastic that"s highly conductive
It was a simple idea—maybe even too simple to work......»»
New research papers shed light on evaluating company values and alleviating tensions in corporate environments
Now more than ever, companies are called upon to address societal issues around poverty, sustainability, and racism. Organizations do this in a number of ways, including making their values and their mission more transparent as well as hiring CSR pro.....»»
Mechanism of metal-to-insulator transition in ruthenium phosphide suggests a new way of looking at solids
A group from Nagoya University in Japan has discovered a never-before-seen form of ruthenium phosphide with an unusual configuration of atoms and electrons in its cooled state. This may resolve the puzzle of how a metal can be a conductor at high tem.....»»
Engineers use quantum computing to develop transparent window coating that blocks heat, saves energy
Cooling accounts for about 15 percent of global energy consumption. Conventional clear windows allow the sun to heat up interior spaces, which energy-guzzling air-conditioners must then cool down. But what if a window could help cool the room, use no.....»»
Flexible strain sensor enabled by carbon nanofibers can "read lips"
Wearable, flexible strain sensors unobtrusively monitor tiny vibrations of human skin in real time and with great accuracy, thanks to innovative fabrication techniques using composite materials. High sensitivity and a wide working range are key param.....»»
A life-inspired system that dynamically adjusts to its environment
Researchers have developed a synthetic system that responds to environmental changes in the same way as living organisms, using a feedback loop to maintain its internal conditions. This not only keeps the material's conditions stable but also makes i.....»»
A single fiber actuator inspired by human muscles
To effectively replicate the movements of humans and animals, robots should integrate muscle-like structures. These artificial muscles should attain an optimal performance across all relevant actuation parameters, including energy density, strain, st.....»»
Foxconn responds to protests at Zhengzhou iPhone plant in China
Violent protests have erupted at Hon Hai Precision Industry's (Foxconn) iPhone assembly plant in Zhengzhou, China, prompting a response from the company saying it will continue to communicate with staff and the local government......»»
Webb Space Telescope reveals birth of galaxies, how universe became transparent
The earliest galaxies were cosmic fireballs converting gas into stars at breathtaking speeds across their full extent, reports a UCLA-led study to be published in a special issue of The Astrophysical Journal......»»