Programmable structures from the printer
Researchers at the University of Freiburg and the University of Stuttgart have developed a new process for producing movable, self-adjusting materials systems with standard 3D printers. These systems can undergo complex shape changes, contracting and.....»»
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How to dispose of a printer in the most environmentally safe way possible
A printer is an essential part of office computing, but if it dies or you no longer need it, you can't just throw it away or put it in the recycling......»»
Researchers tune the speed of chirality switching
Chiral molecules can have dramatically different functional properties while sharing identical chemical formulae and almost identical structures. The molecular structure of two types of a chiral molecule—so-called enantiomers—are mirror images of.....»»
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Give your creativity a boost with a new 3D printer and these Black Friday 3D printer deals......»»
Did this chemical reaction create the building blocks of life on Earth?
How did life begin? How did chemical reactions on the early Earth create complex, self-replicating structures that developed into living things as we know them?.....»»
Exploring design rules for using supramolecular hydrogels to mimic the extracellular matrix
In human tissue, the cells are embedded in the extracellular matrix. This matrix is made up of fiber-like structures that provide firmness to the tissue, but also influence cell behavior and facilitate cell growth......»»
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If you're thinking about buying a laser, inkjet or photo printer, you shouldn't miss the huge discounts that are available from this year's Black Friday deals......»»
Literature provides valuable insight into the meanings of mobility and place
Cultural products, including works of literature, are not detached from reality; instead, they construct and challenge our understanding of the world. Literary texts show the complexity of reality, reflect on the power structures of the surrounding s.....»»
This basic Brother printer is a fast fix for home office needs
We tested the quality and value of Brother's DCPL2550DW all-in-one printer, an affordable all-in-one that comes with a four-month toner subscription......»»
Researchers use powerful AI tool to gain new insights into protein structures
An international team of researchers has revealed new insights about the three-dimensional structure of certain types of proteins by using the powerful artificial intelligence tool AlphaFold2......»»
Detecting hidden defects in materials using a single-pixel terahertz sensor
In the realm of engineering and material science, detecting hidden structures or defects within materials is crucial. Traditional terahertz imaging systems, which rely on the unique property of terahertz waves to penetrate visibly opaque materials, h.....»»
Where the heck did all those structures inside complex cells come from?
There are competing theories about the origin of the nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum. Enlarge / Computer illustration of mitochondria, membrane-enclosed cellular organelles that produce energy. (credit: KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHO.....»»
What is a 3D printer, and how much do they cost?
Learn what a 3D printer is, how it works, and how much it costs. 3D printing is helpful for personal use, prototyping and manufacturing......»»
A new formula to calculate the strength of thin conical structures
Conical structures can have advantageous applications in a variety of fields, ranging from robotics to civil engineering. Studies have found that conical shells made of liquid crystal elastomer films can be effective lifters; devices that can generat.....»»
Itinerant magnetism and superconductivity in exotic 2D metals for next-generation quantum devices
The Quantum Systems Accelerator (QSA) pioneers studies to build and co-design the next generation of programmable quantum devices. An interdisciplinary team of scientists from QSA institutions, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), an.....»»
Working towards programmable matter: Unexpected behavior discovered in active particles
Investigating systems consisting of self-propelled particles—so-called active particles—is a rapidly growing area of research. In theoretical models for active particles, it is often assumed that the particles' swimming speed is always the same......»»
New 3D-printed tumor model enables faster, less expensive and less painful cancer treatment
An international team of interdisciplinary researchers has successfully created a method for better 3D modeling of complex cancers. The University of Waterloo-based team combined cutting-edge bioprinting techniques with synthetic structures or microf.....»»
This all-in-one Canon printer is small, simple, and surprisingly cheap
The Canon Pixma TS6420a is a low-cost all-in-one printer that's small, light, and convenient for home use. We put its quality and value to the test......»»
A strategy for the spin-acoustic control of silicon vacancies in a 4H silicon carbide-based bulk acoustic resonator
Bulk acoustic resonators—stacked material structures inside which acoustic waves resonate—can be used to amplify sounds or filter out undesired noise. These resonators have found wide use in today's RF telecommunication, like Front-End Modules (F.....»»
One of the best color laser printers just got a bit cheaper
The Brother HL-L3230CDW color laser printer, which is perfect for home offices and small businesses, is currently on sale from Amazon for an affordable $250......»»