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......»»
New blue quantum dot technology could lead to more energy-efficient displays
Quantum dots are nanoscale crystals capable of emitting light of different colors. Display devices based on quantum dots promise greater power efficiency, brightness and color purity than previous generations of displays. Of the three colors typicall.....»»
Bird steals a reporter"s AirPod live on air
A television journalist in Chile was reporting live about rising crime in the area, when a bird perched on his shoulder — and stole one of his AirPods.Apparently birds in Chile have comic timing — and are attracted to AirPods. Not a lot of backgr.....»»
Aggressively patriarchal worldview attracted Swedish women to the Islamic State, study finds
Contrary to popular belief, Swedish women who have joined the Islamic State (IS) were not simply passively manipulated by men. A new study from Lund University suggests that it was a strict religious culture, which opposes gender equality, and modern.....»»
Sulfonium cations for quasi-2D perovskite solar cells
Ruddlesden-Popper-type (RP) quasi-two-dimensional (2D) perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have attracted extensive attention due to their unique photovoltaic properties and excellent device stability. Due to disordered crystallization, the film quality of.....»»
Fireworks: Growing evidence they distress animals builds case to restrict use
The crackle, fizz and bang of fireworks exploding overhead in a shower of intense colors is considered the highlight of many festivals and celebrations. But have you ever taken a moment to imagine how your local wildlife feels about it?.....»»
Pantone wants $15/month for the privilege of using its colors in Photoshop
Changes have already hit some users, but communication and timing are muddled. Enlarge / The Pantone Solid Coated and Solid Uncoated color libraries are disappearing from Adobe's apps at some point, though the exact timing isn't.....»»
Pantone colors now cost $15/month in Adobe products – with old files otherwise unusable
Pantone colors have long been free to use in Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator – but that’s now changed. If you want to use the industry-standard colors in future, you’ll need to pay a $15/month subscription. Worse, if you have existing PSD.....»»
US carmakers passing up lithium from Australia"s first refinery
The head of Australia's first lithium hydroxide refinery says it's attracted little attention from US carmakers seeking to buy the metal that's crucial to the world's renewable energy revolution......»»
ESO captures the ghost of a giant star
A spooky spider web, magical dragons or wispy trails of ghosts? What do you see in this image of the Vela supernova remnant? This beautiful tapestry of colors shows the ghostly remains of a gigantic star, and was captured here in incredible detail wi.....»»
Plugin now required to use most Pantone Colors in Adobe products
Pantone now requires designers to use the Pantone Connect plugin if they want to access specific Pantone Colors in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign — and the experience is less than stellar.Image Credit: Adobe, PantoneAdobe has begun removing P.....»»
Adobe’s controversial color scheme hits creatives hard
Adobe subscribers now need extra license just to access colors......»»
The new pink iPad is truly, gloriously pink
Apple has always been shy when it comes to bright, vivid colors. Gadgets with the Apple logo are traditionally some shade of gray, and even those that come in a wider variety of colors are typically quite subdued. As you can see in our analysis of pi.....»»
"Dormant Color" malware infects millions of PCs with malicious Chrome extensions
The seemingly harmless "helpers" advertise themselves as webpage modifiers, allowing users to change things like background colors and font styles on webpages they visit. However, under the hood, they have several malicious endeavors, including hijac.....»»
Migrating birds drawn by light face higher chemical exposure
Birds attracted by the glow of artificial light at night are drawn into areas where they are also exposed to higher concentrations of airborne toxic chemicals, according to a new study......»»
New AI tool colorizes black-and-white photos automatically [Updated]
Automatically add color to old photos, then refine the colors with a written caption. Enlarge / Palette.fm does AI photo colorization using text prompts for refinement. (credit: Benj Edwards / Ars Technica) A Swedish machine l.....»»
Elon Musk Teases New Tesla Colors As Gigafactory Berlin Shows Its Talents
The two new colors: Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red can only be applied at Tesla's Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany. The two new colors: Quicksilver and Midnight.....»»
AI tool colorizes black-and-white photos automatically
Automatically add color to old photos, then refine the colors with a written caption. Enlarge / Palette.fm does AI photo colorization using text prompts for refinement. (credit: Benj Edwards / Ars Technica) A Swedish machine l.....»»
Tapping hidden visual information: An all-in-one detector for thousands of colors
Spectrometers are widely used throughout industry and research to detect and analyze light. Spectrometers measure the spectrum of light—its strength at different wavelengths, like the colors in a rainbow—and are an essential tool for identifying.....»»
This free video editor update is set to make your colors pop
Vegas Pro 20 update adds new color correction tools and more......»»
Do we perceive colors differently depending on the language we speak?
In languages such as Russian, Greek and Turkish, there are different terms for light blue and dark blue. When we open our eyes, a myriad of colors immediately appear before us. But they are not merely a decoration of our visual world; they enable us.....»»