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......»»
Automotive UI/UX design receives industry attention
In-vehicle user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design has attracted more attention from automakers recently as they try to unlock the full potential of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and related technologies......»»
How do fireworks work? A pyrotechnics chemist explains the science behind the brilliant colors and sounds
For many people around the world, the very first moments of the new year will be filled with the sounds and colorful light shows of fireworks. From loud bangs to long whistles, bright reds to pale blues, there are thousands of variations of fireworks.....»»
h-BN/NiS2/NiS nanocatalysts for removing rhodamine B and Cr(VI) in wastewater
The human health is suffering from effluent containing heavy metal ions (such as Cr(VI)) and organic dyes (such as rhodamine B). Among numerous strategies to remove pollutants from water, photocatalysis has attracted extensive attention due to its lo.....»»
Measuring a quantum computer"s power just got faster and more accurate
What does a quantum computer have in common with a top draft pick in sports? Both have attracted lots of attention from talent scouts. Quantum computers, experimental machines that can perform some tasks faster than supercomputers, are constantly eva.....»»
A pathway emerges: Biologists describe structure and function of a heme transport and assembly machine
Heme is an essential part of the protein hemoglobin, which colors human blood red. Heme also is crucial for cytochrome proteins, which power the cell. Humans, animals, plants and bacteria all use heme......»»
Building a better bat box: Temperature variation in rocket box designs
Bat box designs vary widely, but many commercial varieties remain untested and risk cooking the animals they're designed to shelter. Often small and painted dark colors, these boxes may rise to dangerous temperatures on sunny days in summer, putting.....»»
Direct writing of customized structural-color graphics with colloidal photonic inks
Colloidal crystals and glasses are tunable, iridescent, nonfading and nontoxic materials that can be used to develop structural colors. In a new report now published in Science Advances, Jong Bin Kim, and a team of researchers in chemistry and advanc.....»»
Sony is officially launching PlayStation 5 covers in various colors to customize your console
Faceplates for the PlayStation 5 became available soon after Sony released the console, but the company wasn't pleased to see others cashing in on it. To prevent these unlicensed plates from being sold, Sony filed lawsuits against some of them includ.....»»
Vietnamese Vinh Phuc province promoting car manufacturing
Vinh Phuc province in Vietnam has attracted a total of US$1.1 billion foreign direct investment this year, rising 50% on year, according to Vietnamese-language VnEconomy. Provincial officials said they are in connection with European carmakers, hopin.....»»
Sony offers official PS5 faceplate colors after pushing out competition
New colors for now-patented design come alongside matching DualSense controllers. The faceplate trailer you've been waiting for. After decades of purely black consoles, the PS5 stood out upon release for its use of striking, white facepla.....»»
Algorithm shows that under the right conditions, mosquitoes can even flourish in winter
With an impressive capability of drinking up to three times their body weight in a single blood meal, mosquitoes are formidable parasites. But to reach adulthood, mosquitoes need to be raised in environments where the temperatures are conducive to th.....»»
NFT Art Collectors Are Playing a Risky Game—And Winning
In Miami, the next generation of art collection showed its colors Behind the high white walls of a nondescript single-story building in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, past the velvet ropes and ticket-checkers, and through a hallway f.....»»
Here are the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Colors You Can Get by Xmas
Buying a Google Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro is not an easy thing to do at the moment. After a struggle during pre-orders to fulfill orders, we have mostly seen retailers like Best Buy sell completely out of most unlocked models and not restock in time for.....»»
Dinosaur faces and feet may have popped with color
Most birds aren't as colorful as parrots or peacocks. But if you look beyond the feathers, bright colors on birds aren't hard to find: Think pink pigeon feet, red rooster combs and yellow pelican pouches......»»
Algorithm shows that under the right conditions, mosquitoes can even flourish in winter
With an impressive capability of drinking up to three times their body weight in a single blood meal, mosquitoes are formidable parasites. But to reach adulthood, mosquitoes need to be raised in environments where the temperatures are conducive to th.....»»
New succulent species of Euphorbia discovered in Kenya
During a field investigation in open deciduous woodlands covered by lava outcrops in Makueni County, southern Kenya, in September 2018, a shrubby Euphorbia with densely stellate hairs on the abaxial leaf surface attracted the attention of a research.....»»
Cell types of the iris in mice
Researchers report they have genetically mapped the cell types that make up the mouse iris -- the thin disc of pigmented tissue that, in humans, gives eyes their distinct colors......»»
Study: Humpback whale song is about finding, not attracting, whales
Think of common courtship displays in the animal kingdom, like the flashy display of a peacock's tail or the treetop melody of a songbird's tune. Each is relatively constant. The brilliant colors in a male peacock's plumage do not change during its a.....»»
Here are the best Cyber Monday deals we’re seeing for less than $60
Including 4K streamers, board games, Fire HD tablets, microSD cards, and more. Enlarge / The new Chromecast with Google TV. It comes in colors. (credit: Google) Over the past week, we've tracked all sorts of discounts to he.....»»
Major Chinese tech firms see opportunities in LiDAR market
LiDAR (light detection and ranging) technology, a crucial element in autonomous mobility, has attracted great interest from major tech companies in China as they poured tens of millions of dollars into the high-potential sector......»»