PCB materials suppliers expect inventory correction to persist through 1Q23
Most CCL and PCB materials suppliers expect the industry in which they are involved to go through inventory adjustments through the first quarter of 2023......»»
Towards a large materials model for AI-driven materials discovery
Following the success of large language models, the concept of large materials models as deep-learning computational models for materials design has attracted great interest. Nevertheless, the task of acquiring large materials models appears to be qu.....»»
These surprise announcements could make it into Apple’s iPhone 16 event
Apple is hosting a product launch event on September 9, and there’s a lot we already expect is coming. But in addition to the standard new iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods models, Apple could still have some surprise announcements in store. Here ar.....»»
Next-gen iPhones and other Apple announcements are coming on September 9
Expect iterative iPhone updates with a dash of Apple Intelligence. Enlarge (credit: Apple) Apple's next product announcement event is happening on September 9 at 1 pm ET, the company announced today. While most of Apple.....»»
Public trust in drinking water safety is low globally: Study finds association with perceptions of public corruption
A new study finds more than half of adults surveyed worldwide expect to be seriously harmed by their water within the next two years. Led by global health experts at Northwestern University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the stu.....»»
What to expect from Apple"s September 9 iPhone 16 "Glowtime" event
Apple has confirmed its "Glowtime" special event will take place on September 9. Here's what to expect to see from the event alongside the iPhone 16.Apple CEO Tim Cook surrounded by potential new device launchesAs regular as clockwork, Apple has decl.....»»
Nintendo Direct August 2024: How to watch and what to expect
Nintendo is surprising us with an August Indie World Showcase and Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on August 27. Here's what to know about it......»»
CEOs of Nvidia, suppliers highest-paid leaders in 2023 compensation analysis
The median CEO compensation across auto industry sectors in 2023 declined 2.5 percent year over year to about $11.3 million......»»
Superconductivity study confirms existence of edge supercurrents
Topological materials are materials that have unusual properties that arise because their wavefunction—the physical law guiding the electrons—is knotted or twisted. Where the topological material meets the surrounding space, the wavefunction must.....»»
Researchers develop high-entropy non-covalent cyclic peptide glass for smart functional materials
Researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a sustainable, biodegradable, biorecyclable material: high-entropy non-covalent cyclic peptide (HECP) glass. This innovative glass features.....»»
The promise of synthetic cells
For over a decade, scientists have made extraordinary progress on the long-held dream of fabricating an entire cell from nonliving molecules and materials......»»
Nontoxic ceramic could replace lead-based electronic components
The ceramic produced in Prof. Igor Lubomirsky's lab at the Weizmann Institute of Science seemed too good to be true. It belongs to a class of materials that are the backbone of many essential technologies but that unfortunately also create an environ.....»»
Researchers identify effective materials for protecting astronauts from harmful cosmic radiation on Mars
Researchers have identified specific materials, including certain plastics, rubber, and synthetic fibers, as well as Martian soil (regolith), which would effectively protect astronauts by blocking harmful space radiation on Mars. These findings could.....»»
Machine learning uses X-ray diffraction data from polymers to predict the behavior of new materials
Polymers such as polypropylene are fundamental materials in the modern world, found in everything from computers to cars. Because of their ubiquity, it's vital that materials scientists know exactly how each newly developed polymer will perform under.....»»
Automakers insourcing crucial EV parts, leaving suppliers with fewer potential customers
Automakers are increasingly insourcing production of e-motors and other crucial electric vehicle components, posing a challenge for suppliers vying for business in the EV space......»»
A leap forward in nanotechnology: Growing special micro-crystals for better devices
In a paper published in the journal Advanced Materials, Dr. Atikur Rahman's research group from the Physics department at IISER Pune, India, along with collaborators, report a new way to grow special crystals called CsPbBr3 nanoplatelets......»»
Major iPhone 16 leak hints at the camera upgrades to expect next month
There's rumored information on the exact specifications of the iPhone 16 series cameras, and the new Capture button......»»
Researchers demonstrate metasurfaces that control thermal radiation in unprecedented ways
Researchers with the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have experimentally demonstrated that metasurfaces (two-dimensional materials structured at the nanoscale) can precisely control the optical properties of t.....»»
Hydrogels can learn to play Pong
Work could lead to new "smart" materials that can learn and adapt to their environment. This electroactive polymer hydrogel "learned" to play Pong. Credit: Cell Reports Physical Science/Strong et al......»»
Low-cost flexible metasurfaces to increase the efficiency of optoelectronic devices
Metasurfaces are two-dimensional counterparts of metamaterials, which are artificial materials that possess unusual characteristics. With a variety of fascinatingly innovative and diverse uses, these specially-prepared surfaces with engineered patter.....»»
Mac Studio storage upgraded by hardware hacker, but don"t expect a retail kit soon
The flash storage on a Mac Studio is extremely difficult to upgrade, but a skilled hardware hacker has proven it can be done — assuming you have the skill, tools, time, and patience.Custom PCBs used to upgrade Mac Studio's storage [YouTube/dosdude1.....»»