Mosquitoes might be attracted to certain colors
There's no question that finding yourself covered in mosquito bites quickly takes the shine off a pleasant summer evening. But mosquitoes are more than a nuisance. They're also the deadliest creatures on Earth, owing to the diseases they spread......»»
To improve surveys and other research, entomologists study how colors attract wild bees
Red means stop. Green means go. But to bees, colors reveal a smorgasbord of available food sources......»»
Where to find each onion color in Pikmin 4
Onions are your only certain way to create new Pikmin of specific colors without having to look for them in the wild. Here's where to find them all in Pikmin 4......»»
Researchers demonstrate scaling of aligned carbon nanotube transistors to below sub-10 nm nodes
Carbon nanotubes, large cylindrical molecules composed of hybridized carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal structure, recently attracted significant attention among electronics engineers. Due to their geometric configuration and advantageous electroni.....»»
Nomad launches shiny and grippy Sport Case for AirPods Pro 2
Following up on its classy Modern Leather Case for AirPods Pro 2, Nomad has released its Sport Case for the popular earphones. The new protection comes in three colors, has precise cutouts for the speaker and lanyard loop, and more. more… The pos.....»»
Molecular highway for electrons in organic light-emitting diodes: Researchers develop new material concept
Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are now widely used. For use in displays, blue OLEDs are additionally required to supplement the primary colors red and green. Especially in blue OLEDs, impurities give rise to strong electrical losses, which cou.....»»
Understanding the octopus and its relationships with humans
A new book tracks the human fascination with octopuses across centuries. A giant Pacific octopus shows its colors at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. (credit: Monterey Bay Aquarium) While other octopus books study the animal's.....»»
Croatia targets latest climate-change threat: mosquitoes
Hordes of buzzing but sterile mosquitoes are being let loose in Zagreb as Croatia gets ahead of worries that climate change could bring tropical diseases to the Mediterranean nation......»»
Mosquito-friendly gene drive may lead to a malaria-free future
Research led by the Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, University of California at Irvine, Irvine, has developed a gene drive solution for mitigating malaria transmission from mosquitoes......»»
Apple"s HomePod mini dips to $74.99 ($25 off)
OWC via its MacSales.com storefront has dropped the price of Apple's HomePod mini in new, bulk (non-retail) condition to just $74.99 in your choice of three colors.With excellent sound quality for its compact size, voice recognition capabilities, and.....»»
Rumor: Apple may introduce iPhone 15 in pink
The iPhone 15 could be offered in more new colors than previously thought, with a leak claiming the lineup could include a pink option for 2023.iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 PlusAs the September launch of the iPhone 15 gets closer, rumors about the color c.....»»
Biologists take deep dive into the evolution of clownfish
Clownfish, renowned for their vibrant colors and unusual symbiotic relationship with sea anemones, have long captivated the imagination of scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. They also serve as a promising model organism for studying adaptive ra.....»»
Formamide: A versatile small molecular building block for synthesizing heavily N-doped 1D and 2D carbon
Low-dimensional carbon materials (LDCs), including graphene and carbon nanotubes, have attracted considerable attention due to their unique morphologies and intriguing electrical properties. However, these materials are typically less functionalized.....»»
Use Your 3D Printer To Make Gorgeous 2D Art With HueForge
3D printing is always surprising us with new and inventive ways of using the somewhat simple machines. In this case, there is a new software called HueForge that creates beautifully rendered 2D art work using very limited colors and materials allowe.....»»
Researchers discover photonic snake states, a new instrument for unveiling the secrets of light
Light, with its countless colors, is one of the wonders of nature. To truly understand what we see, it is essential to know the precise colors of the light with which we perceive our world. We achieve this by means of optical rules called frequency c.....»»
Researchers grow precise arrays of nanoscale LEDs
Halide perovskites are a family of materials that have attracted attention for their superior optoelectronic properties and potential applications in devices such as high-performance solar cells, light-emitting diodes, and lasers......»»
New genetic technology developed to halt malaria-spreading mosquitoes
Malaria remains one of the world's deadliest diseases. Each year malaria infections result in hundreds of thousands of deaths, with the majority of fatalities occurring in children under five. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently a.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 5, 2023 – iPhone 15 colors and battery life
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Connect: Checkout.....»»
Biting flies are attracted to blue traps—researchers use AI to work out why
Flies which feast on blood—such as tsetse and horse flies—inflict painful bites and spread debilitating diseases among people and animals alike. So a lot of work has gone into designing the most efficient traps to control the populations of these.....»»
Dark red iPhone 15 Pro, mint green iPhone 15 may land this fall
Apple's featured color for the iPhone 15 Pro is going to be a dark red, a leaker claims, with a new green also on the way for the iPhone 15.Each year, Apple designates specific special colors that it will use to promote its iPhones. The colors, limit.....»»
Australia has a strong hand to tackle gambling harm. Will it go all in or fold?
A ban on all gambling advertising within three years has attracted the most attention of the 31 recommendations made by the Australian parliamentary inquiry into online gambling, which reported this week......»»