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.....»»
The big reuse: 25 MWh of ex-car batteries go on the grid in California
Batteries with performance too low for driving can still store a lot of charge. Enlarge / Each of those white structures contains lots of batteries that were built for cars. (credit: B2U) Last week, a company called B2U.....»»
Save $30 on this ultra-small laser printer for Presidents Day
The HP LaserJet M11we is a tiny, cute, and capable printer that is on a big sale for this Presidents day......»»
James Webb captures swirls of dust and gas in nearby galaxies
The James Webb Space Telescope is helping astronomers to peer into nearby galaxies and see elaborate structures of dust and gas......»»
Creality Ender-3 Max Neo 3D printer review: For bigger printing projects
The Creality Ender-3 Max Neo is a great starter 3D printer for those who want to produce much bigger plastic creations than you'd normally get on an entry-level printer.A larger build platform means you can make bigger prints. After quite a few years.....»»
Evolution: Mini-proteins in human organs appeared "from nowhere"
Every biologist knows that small structures can sometimes have a big impact: Millions of signaling molecules, hormones, and other biomolecules are bustling around in our cells and tissues, playing a leading role in many of the key processes occurring.....»»
Polarized shockwaves shake the universe"s cosmic web
ICRAR researchers have discovered tantalizing evidence of magnetic fields in the universe's largest cosmic structures......»»
Complex subsurface of Mars imaged by Chinese rover Zhurong
Ground-penetrating radar from China's Martian rover Zhurong reveals shallow impact craters and other geologic structures in the top five meters of the Red Planet's surface. The images of the Martian subsurface are presented in a paper published in Ge.....»»
Want healthy Valentine"s day chocolates? We can print them
A Rutgers scientist has developed a formulation of low-fat chocolate that can be printed on a 3D printer in pretty much any shape a person can conceive, including a heart......»»
Say hello to the world"s smallest 3D printer
A 3D printer you can fit in your wallet - but don’t get too excited......»»
The world"s smallest 3D printer can fit in your wallet, but still works
Stick it in your pocket or take it on a plane, but don’t get too excited......»»
Peptide 3D-printing inks could advance regenerative medicine
How do you build complex structures for housing cells using a material as soft as Jell-O? Rice University scientists have the answer, and it represents a potential leap forward for regenerative medicine and medical research in general......»»
Development of a versatile method to synthesize functional mRNAs with diverse 5" cap structures
Synthetic mRNAs are explored rigorously for their potential as an effective genetic vector for basic research and clinical applications. Natural mRNAs have a structure on their leading (5') ends—called the 5' cap—that regulates their stability an.....»»
A possible strategy for a tabletop chiral attosecond laser
When molecules form from many atoms, the atoms can combine in different ways. Two forms of the same molecule can have the same composition but have different arrangements of atoms, giving rise to isomers. Some isomers may have structures that are mir.....»»
AI helps scientists decipher cellular structures
To the untrained eye, a cryo-electron tomogram looks more like traces in sand than the detailed snapshot of a cell it is......»»
Reading out RNA structures in real time
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease and Stephen Hawking's disease, is a neurodegenerative disease that results in the gradual loss of control over the muscles in the body. It is currently incurable and the caus.....»»
Using Your 3D Printer To Make CNC Fixtures
One thing that I think about a lot, probably more than I should, is that 3d printers are ugly. Some silly decorations, though completely pointless, can drastically alter your perception of the machine. Two machines can feel totally different in capa.....»»
Experiments visualize how 2D perovskite structures change when excited
Rice University researchers already knew the atoms in perovskites react favorably to light. Now they can see precisely how those atoms move......»»
A model that predicts wrinkle patterns on the surface of toroidal structures as they expand or contract
A team of researchers from Fudan University and Université de Lorraine has built a model that can predict the wrinkle patterns that will develop on toroidal structures if they expand or contract. In their paper published in the journal Physical Revi.....»»
The best cheap printers for 2023
Need a new printer for the home or office, but don't want to spend too much? Here are the best cheap printers you can buy today......»»
Researchers propose combining classical and quantum optics for super-resolution imaging
The ability to see invisible structures in our bodies, like the inner workings of cells, or the aggregation of proteins, depends on the quality of one's microscope. Ever since the first optical microscopes were invented in the 17th century, scientist.....»»