Improved method to make branched polymers
Branched polymers, polymers that look like tiny tree branches, have significant potential for water filtration, the biomedical field, nanoelectronics, and other applications. Researchers have now come up with a better way for efficiently creating the.....»»
Research team uses tunable laser to develop straightforward broadband spectroscopy method with Hz-level precision
Since the first demonstration of the laser in the 1960s, laser spectroscopy has become an essential tool for studying the detailed structures and dynamics of atoms and molecules. Advances in laser technology have further enhanced its capabilities. Th.....»»
New AirPods Pro firmware beta brings head shaking and improved noise isolation
The third developer beta for the latest AirPods Pro 2 software is now available for those testing out new features.AirPods Pro 2 get new features with iOS 18Apple provides developer betas for nearly all of its platforms, even AirPods. These AirPods f.....»»
Developing a simple, cost-effective method to identify the targets of a crucial protein-modifying enzyme
Human proteins undergo a variety of chemical modifications following their synthesis. These modifications regulate their structure, function, and stability. Researchers from the Bhogaraju Group at EMBL Grenoble have developed a new method to study a.....»»
Pass the mayo: Condiment could help improve fusion energy yields
Controlling a problematic instability could lead to cheaper internal fusion. Enlarge (credit: jules/CC BY 2.0) Inertial confinement fusion is one method for generating energy through nuclear fusion, albeit one plagued b.....»»
This rumored Android 15 feature could turn your tablets into PCs
Information has been circulating about a heavily improved Android desktop mode that allows you to use your tablet like a mini desktop PC......»»
Ars asks: What was the last CD or DVD you burned?
With the demise of Apple's SuperDrive, we reminisce on our final homemade optical discs. Enlarge / This is one method of burning a disc. (credit: 1001slide / Getty Images) We noted earlier this week that time seems to ha.....»»
Chemists develop new sustainable reaction for creating unique molecular building blocks
Polymers can be thought of like trains: Just as a train is composed of multiple cars, polymers are made up of multiple monomers, and the couplings between the train cars are similar to the chemical bonds that link monomers together. While polymers ha.....»»
Researchers identify seasonal sources of Beijing smog
An international study led by researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI has used a new method to identify the various sources of aerosols that create smog in Beijing......»»
You Asked: Is the Theater Quad worth an upgrade?
On today’s episode of You Asked: Is it worth upgrading to Sony’s Bravia Theater Quad if you have the HT-A9? And how much has OLED improved in the last 8 years?.....»»
Chemical production gets a cleaner boost from a new electrochemical method
A new electrochemical method can make chemical production cleaner and more energy-efficient......»»
Community focused approaches to fisheries governance transform local perceptions
A new study from WCS reveals that community capacity-building interventions, even those with only indirect environmental links, significantly improved perceptions of fisheries management and conservation in coastal fishing villages in East Africa. Th.....»»
Giant prehistoric flying reptile took off using similar method to bats, study finds
Findings of a study, published in PeerJ, provide new insights into how pterosaurs managed to take flight despite reaching sizes far larger than modern animals. The research sheds new light on the flight initiating jumping ability of these animals, so.....»»
Novel machine learning-based cluster analysis method that leverages target material property
In materials science, substances are often classified based on defining factors such as their elemental composition or crystalline structure. This classification is crucial for advances in materials discovery, as it allows researchers to identify pro.....»»
Get the Nomad Glow 2.0 Apple Watch Sport Band and iPhone Case while you can [U]
Last year Nomad launched a fun limited edition Glow in the Dark Sport Band for Apple Watch. It ended up selling out on the first day. Now the company is back with a new and improved Glow 2.0 Sport Band plus a Sport Case for iPhone 15 Pro/Max – avai.....»»
Researchers use vibrations from traffic to measure underground soil moisture
Caltech researchers have developed a new method to measure soil moisture in the shallow subterranean region between the surface and underground aquifers. This region, called the vadose zone, is crucial for plants and crops to obtain water through the.....»»
Chrome using AI to let you naturally search browsing history, adds Google Lens
After adding Help me write, Tab Organizer, and a Gemini shortcut earlier this year, Google is rolling out the next set of AI-powered features to desktop Chrome, including a promising conversational search experience for browsing history and improved.....»»
Apple"s third quarter 2024 results show return to growth, with Wall Street beat
Apple's third-quarter financial results have improved considerably compared to 2023, with sales figures across every aspect of the company beating Wall Street expectations.Apple CEO Tim CookApple has disclosed its quarterly financial results for Q3 2.....»»
Reengineered 2025 Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch picks up optional automatic, added torque
Toyota has reengineered its popular GR Corolla hot hatch to offer an optional eight-speed automatic transmission, as well as added torque and an improved suspension for the 2025 model year......»»
A Band-Aid for the heart? New 3D printing method makes this, and much more, possible
In the quest to develop life-like materials to replace and repair human body parts, scientists face a formidable challenge: Real tissues are often both strong and stretchable and vary in shape and size......»»
Microscopy breakthrough promises better imaging for sensitive materials
An international team of scientists, led by Trinity College Dublin, has devised an innovative imaging method using state-of-the-art microscopes that significantly reduces the time and radiation required. Their work represents a significant breakthrou.....»»