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.....»»
Highly sensitive and fast response strain sensor based on evanescently coupled micro/nanofibers
A new publication from Opto-Electronic Advances discusses a highly sensitive and fast response optical strain sensor......»»
Lofree 1% Transparent Keyboard review: Solid mechanical with unique look
Lofree's 1% Transparent Keyboard line boasts linear mechanical switches, built-in LED effects — and transparent keycaps.Lofree's 1% Transparent Keyboards in Transparent and Orange SodaWe love mechanical keyboards and are always on the lookout for n.....»»
New, transparent AI tool may help detect blood poisoning
The algorithm scans electronic records and may reduce sepsis deaths. Enlarge (credit: Sean Justice/Getty) Ten years ago, 12-year-old Rory Staunton dove for a ball in gym class and scraped his arm. He woke up the next day with.....»»
BA.5 is finally fading—sublineages BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 rise from variant stew
BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 now account for 1-in-10 US COVID infections. Enlarge / Transmission electron micrograph of a variant strain of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (UK B.1.1.7), isolated from a patient sample and cultivated in cell culture. Ima.....»»
Simple, rapid and robust method makes mouse whole organs transparent for imaging
The adage "Seeing is believing" was front of mind for Dr. Chih-Wei Logan Hsu and Dr. Joshua D. Wythe at Baylor College of Medicine as they and their colleagues developed an innovative technology called EZ Clear. This new tissue clearing method has si.....»»
Graphene improves circuits in flexible and wearable electronics
At 200 times stronger than steel, graphene has been hailed as a super material of the future since its discovery in 2004. The ultrathin carbon material is an incredibly strong electrical and thermal conductor, making it a perfect ingredient to enhanc.....»»
New study unveils why gold (111) surface forms a herringbone texture
Gold, a precious metal, is arguably the most widely used metal across jewelry and coinage due to its physical properties that are unique to the world of metals. Not only is it a good conductor of heat and electricity, it is unaffected by air and most.....»»
Best blue light glasses for October 2022
Get yourself a pair of blue light glasses to help relieve eye strain......»»
COVID may have pushed a leading seasonal flu strain to extinction
No one has confirmed a case of influenza B/Yamagata since April 2020. Enlarge / A bottle of influenza vaccine at a CVS pharmacy and MinuteClinic on September 10, 2021, in Miami. (credit: Getty | Joe Raedle) The pandemic coron.....»»
New property valuation technique delivers more accurate predictions using machine learning and big data
Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a machine learning technique that makes property valuation more transparent, reliable, and practical, with the ability to accurately model the impact of urban development decisions on pr.....»»
LG Display wants to change your commute with its transparent OLED windows
At the upcoming InnoTrans transportation tradeshow in Berlin, Germany, LG will demonstrate a transparent OLED display. The panels are intended to replace train car windows. Germany's premier railway company Deutsche Bahn will also have a new concept.....»»
"Mystery gene" matures the skeleton of the cell
"I'm a professional pin-in-a-haystack seeker," geneticist Thijn Brummelkamp responds when asked why he excels at tracking down proteins and genes that other people did not find, despite the fact that some have managed to remain elusive for as long as.....»»
Unusual Ebola strain kills 23 in Uganda; no vaccines, treatments available
The Sudan species of Ebolavirus has a fatality rate between 41% and 100%. Enlarge / Health measures are taken at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital after an outbreak of Ebola in Uganda. (credit: Getty | Anadolu Agency) Health.....»»
The iPhone 14 gets a stunning transparent back with this new mod
The iPhone 14 doesn't offer a fresh design. But an unnamed modding enthusiast has put a transparent rear panel on it, and the results are eye-catching......»»
Genetically modified yeast yields intense hop aromas in beer, research finds
Oregon State University brewing researchers and a team of bioengineers have shown that a genetically modified yeast strain can alter the fermentation process to create beers with significantly more pronounced hop aromas......»»
Apple responds to troubling iPhone 14 Pro camera issue
Apple has responded to reports of a troubling issue with the camera on the new iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max handsets......»»
GTAVI: Rockstar responds to 52 minutes of footage leaked online
Rockstar Games has commented on the GTAVI leak, citing that development "will continue as planned," even though the company is "extremely disappointed.".....»»
Ubiquitous Energy aims to make transparent solar windows a global standard
US company Ubiquitous Energy has invented a thin coating that turns windows into transparent solar panels, providing other ways to harvest renewable energy in buildings beyond rooftop panels. Read more US company Ubiquitous Energy has invent.....»»
How to talk about racism in interracial relationships. Read an extract from "The Mixed Race Experience".
Content warning: the following article contains descriptions of racist abuse. In May 2020, Natalie Evans witnessed two white men racially abusing a Black ticket conductor on a train. The conductor had told the two men they needed to buy a ticket bef.....»»
Most Pets Can"t Sweat: Here"s What You Can Do for Them in a Heat Wave
Austrian veterinarian Michael Leschnik explains why high temperatures put a strain on pets. Pugs, bulldogs and Persian cats have a particularly tough time.....»»