Structural color ink: Printable, non-iridescent and lightweight
A new way of creating color uses the scattering of light of specific wavelengths around tiny, almost perfectly round silicon crystals. This Kobe University development enables non-fading structural colors that do not depend on the viewing angle and c.....»»
Neptune isn’t really dark blue, new study demonstrates
Most people think of Uranus and Neptune as pale greenish blue and royal blue. But a new study shows the two planets are actually a very similar color......»»
Flurry of firmware updates makes Analogue Pocket an even better retro handheld
Display filters for FPGA cores, custom Game Boy color palettes, and more. Enlarge / An Analogue Pocket running Super Mario World on an openFPGA core with the scanline filter enabled. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) We've got.....»»
When young people seem to make threats on social media, do they mean it? A web app could offer clarity
In New York City, law enforcement regularly monitors the social media use of young people who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), compiling binders of Twitter and Facebook posts to link them to crimes or gangs......»»
Engineers invent octopus-inspired technology that can deceive and signal
With a split-second muscle contraction, the greater blue-ringed octopus can change the size and color of the namesake patterns on its skin for purposes of deception, camouflage and signaling. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have d.....»»
Daily deals Dec. 5: $700 off 27" iMac, Mac Studio for $1,499, 512GB Mac mini $499, HP Envy printer $89, more
Today's top deals include a 512GB M1 Mac mini for $499.99, a Govee Electric Smart Space Heater for $38, 52% off an iPad suction mount stand holder, 40% off an HP Envy wireless color inkjet printer, and more.Get $700 off a 2020 iMacThe AppleInsider st.....»»
New images reveal what Neptune and Uranus really look like
Neptune is fondly known for being a rich blue, and Uranus green—but a new study has revealed that the two ice giants are actually far closer in color than typically thought......»»
SpaceX soars into 2024 with a burst of color and six special satellites
The first SpaceX launch of 2024, which took place Tuesday night, included something that none of the company's prior launches did......»»
The regulation of air pollution that crosses state borders
As many of us were reminded last summer when forest fires in Canada turned New York City's air to the color orange, air pollution is transported by the wind. Fortunately, here in the United States, the Commerce Clause of the Constitution gives the fe.....»»
Razer Blade 14 vs. Razer Blade 15: is smaller better?
Both the Razer Blade 14 and 15 stand as excellent thin and lightweight gaming laptops, but determining the superior choice requires a closer examination......»»
Brother MFC-L3780 CDW review: quick color for your small business
We tested Brother's MFC-L3780 CDW, a full-featured color laser that can print, scan, copy, and fax from Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, or thumb drive......»»
3 movies to watch if you liked The Color Purple
If you liked the 2023 musical version of The Color Purple, then these are the three movies just like it that you need to watch......»»
Corvids seem to handle temporary memories the way we do
Birds show evidence that they lump temporary memories into categories. Enlarge / A jackdaw tries to remember what color it was thinking of. (credit: Frans Buiter / 500px) Humans tend to think that we are the most intelli.....»»
GPCR structure: Research reveals molecular origins of function for a key drug target
Through an international collaboration, scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have leveraged data science, pharmacology and structural information to conduct an atomic-level investigation into how each amino acid in the receptor that bi.....»»
New research reveals critical steps in Lassa virus ribonucleoparticle assembly and recruitment
Lassa virus (LASV) is the pathogen that causes Lassa hemorrhagic fever, a disease endemic to West Africa, which causes approximately 5,000 deaths each year. At the CSSB Centre for Structural Systems Biology, the Uetrecht (CSSB, LIV, Uni Siegen), Kosi.....»»
Combining atomistic simulations and machine learning to predict grain boundary segregation in magnesium alloys
Magnesium alloys hold promise as a lightweight material to reduce weight in automobiles and transportation systems, offering potential to enhance fuel economy and reduce emissions, but low formability and strength prevent widespread adoption......»»
Turquoise taillights tell you this Mercedes is driving autonomously
California and Nevada have approved a test of the new light color. Enlarge / Mercedes-Benz receives approvals for turquoise-colored automated driving marker lights in California and Nevada (credit: Mercedes-Benz) Authori.....»»
Machine learning unveils new insights into stress responses for plant health diagnosis
Leaf color patterns, influenced by factors such as leaf age and environmental stress, serve as indicators of plant health in agriculture. The VIS-NIR-SWIR sensor, though effective in measuring these patterns with high resolution, has been limited to.....»»
VOCOlinc Smart LED Desk Lamp review: full of features without busting your budget
The VOCOlinc Smart LED Desk Lamp lets you control its color temperature and brightness level through HomeKit at a reasonable price that won't hurt your wallet.VOCOlinc Smart LED Desk Lamp review: Lamp stationedVOCOlinc offers various smart products t.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: THIRDREALITY Smart Color Night Light is the perfect HomeKit accessory for a child’s room
The ideal HomeKit accessories are ones that run themselves. Turning off and on lights from an app is a nice feature, but it’s a similar effort that using a light switch brings. The real magic is when you can “set it and forget it.” The is the.....»»
Study discusses impact of factor endowments on technology choice, industrial upgrading
Assistant Professor Liu Zhengwen and Professor Zhang Bo of the School of Economics, together with Professor Justin Yifu Lin from the Institute of New Structural Economics and National School of Development have co-authored an article titled "Endowmen.....»»