Interlocking rings unlock new material properties
Researchers working with Jonathan Barnes, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, have recently shown how molecules with interlocking ring architectures can be functionalized and incorporated into three-dimensional polymer networks and ma.....»»
Inspired by cicada wings, researchers study the insects" antimicrobial properties to develop antibacterial surfaces
Trillions of periodical cicadas—several species of the genus Magicicada that emerge every 13 or 17 years—broke soil across the Eastern U.S. this summer. News outlets likened the event to Armageddon, an apocalypse or an invasion. But what about us.....»»
Physicists control electronic properties of moiré crystals
If you make a material thinner and thinner, at a certain point it undergoes a seemingly miraculous transformation: A two-dimensional material that consists of only one or two layers of molecules sometimes has completely different properties than the.....»»
Deadpool & Wolverine: Here’s how the X-Men can be introduced into the MCU
We’ve got a few ideas regarding how the X-Men’s MCU debut might play out, based on hints from Deadpool & Wolverine’s trailers, existing films, and context from the comic book source material......»»
Synthesis of a new compound with excellent intrinsic magnetic properties using smaller amounts of rare earth elements
The National Institute for Materials Science has successfully synthesized a new SmFe-based magnetic compound, SmFe8.8N1.1, which possesses superior intrinsic magnetic properties when compared to those of NdFeB compound used in neodymium magnets. The.....»»
How to SIM unlock the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 for FREE
If your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 SIM is locked to your carrier and you want to unlock it, then read on as this guide will show you how! The post How to SIM unlock the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 for FREE appeared first on Phandroid. Buying a ph.....»»
Opening a window on environmental phenomena with new imaging technology
Data collected by satellites, drones, radars and microscopes provide a goldmine of information to better understand our environment. And when these data are coupled with artificial intelligence (AI), they can unlock the secrets of phenomena taking pl.....»»
Spontaneous supercrystal discovered in switching metal-insulator
A supercrystal formation previously unobserved in a metal-insulating material was discovered by a Cornell-led research team, potentially unlocking new ways to engineer materials and devices with tunable electronic properties......»»
How to SIM unlock the Google Pixel 8a for FREE
If you’re trying to unlock the SIM of your Google Pixel 8a, then this is the guide for you as we’ll show you different methods. The post How to SIM unlock the Google Pixel 8a for FREE appeared first on Phandroid. The Google Pixel 8a is.....»»
How to unlock a mouse (and why you might need to)
Is your mouse frozen? Locked? Unresponsive? It might be that your laptop or PC has locked, or the mouse itself. Either way, here's how to fix it......»»
A novel thermal insulation material for ultra-high temperature applications: Hierarchical porous high-entropy ceramics
Thermal insulation material is a critical part of the thermal protection system (TPS) of hypersonic vehicles. Recently, high-entropy ceramics have attracted great attention in thermal insulation for their low thermal conductivity due to the scatterin.....»»
Organic polymer blend microspheres exhibit ultra-low threshold lasing with highest reported quality factor
Researchers at IMDEA Nanociencia have fabricated high quality microspheres from conjugated organic polymer blends with excellent lasing properties. The laser emission of the microspheres has the highest quality factor reported to date, Q>18,000......»»
Researchers zero in on the underlying mechanism that causes alloys to crack when exposed to hydrogen-rich environments
When deciding what material to use for infrastructure projects, metals are often selected for their durability. However, if placed in a hydrogen-rich environment, like water, metals can become brittle and fail. Since the mid-19th century, this phenom.....»»
FCC blasts T-Mobile’s 365-day phone locking, proposes 60-day unlock rule
T-Mobile raised lock period for prepaid Metro brand from 180 to 365 days. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images ) Citing frustration with mobile carriers enforcing different phone-unlocking policies that are bad fo.....»»
A new way to control the magnetic properties of rare earth elements
The special properties of rare earth magnetic materials are due to the electrons in the 4f shell. Until now, the magnetic properties of 4f electrons were considered almost impossible to control......»»
Cellebrite can’t unlock most iPhones running iOS 17.4 and later
Leaked documents reveal that Cellebrite can’t unlock iPhones running iOS 17.4 and later, at least as of the date of publication (April 2024). The company has confirmed that the documents are genuine. Cellebrite devices, which are widely used by.....»»
Carmakers need to stop locking hardware features behind paywalls
Carmakers are increasingly turning to additional fees and subscriptions to bring in more cash -- but they shouldn't force drivers to unlock a car's hardware......»»
Opening up new ground in the search for dark matter
A new kind of detector for dark matter has the potential to make a direct detection of the enigmatic material, according to an analysis by RIKEN physicists......»»
Scientists unveil cosmic fingerprints of sulfur rings
For the first time, a team of scientists from HFML-FELIX at Radboud University has unveiled the cosmic fingerprints of sulfur rings. These results, published in Nature Communications, may shed new light on the way sulfur was transported from dark int.....»»
Cellebrite can"t crack iPhones running iOS 17.4 or later
Leaked documents claim that Cellebrite software used by law enforcement agencies cannot unlock any more recent models than 2018's iPhone XR if they've been updated to iOS 17.4.iPhone 15 Pro MaxCellebrite has always gone to great lengths to keep secre.....»»
Material with molecular trapdoor holds promise for highly selective gas adsorption
An international team led by scientists at City University of Hong Kong has found a flexible metal-organic framework (MOF) with one-dimensional channels that acts as a "molecular trapdoor" to selectively adsorb gases, such as carbon dioxide, in respo.....»»