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.....»»
OilRig targets Israel organizations with new lightweight downloaders
ESET researchers analyzed a growing series of new OilRig downloaders that the group used in several campaigns throughout 2022 to maintain access to target organizations of special interest, all located in Israel. They include an organization in the h.....»»
Pixelmator Pro 3.5 update adds HDR image and video editing support
Pixelmator Pro now supports editing HDR photos and videos with layer management and color adjustments in its easy-to-use interface.Pixelmator Pro 3.5 adds full HDR support | Image Credit: PixelmatorPixelmator Pro 3.5 has launched with HDR support to.....»»
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Today's top deals include 20% off an Elgato Stream deck, an iPhone XR for $185, $101 off a Ninja Foodi power blender system, 63% off an Echo Show 5 + Sengled Smart color bulb bundle, 53% off a Lefant robot vacuum, and more.Save $250 on an M2 MacBook.....»»
A mechanism of pressure-induced glass phase transition leading to advanced phase-change memories
When temperature or pressure is applied to a material, its state changes from liquid to solid or remains solid but exhibits structural changes. This change is called a phase transition or change......»»
A new (micro) lens on optics: Researchers develop hybrid achromats with high focusing efficiencies
Using 3D printing and porous silicon, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed compact, visible wavelength achromats that are essential for miniaturized and lightweight optics. These high-performance hybrid micro-opti.....»»
The Corsair M75 Air is a simple and lightweight gaming mouse with just one problem
The Corsair M75 Air is the lightest gaming mouse from the company and is designed with esports and competitive gamers in mind......»»
Motorola’s Razr+ gets a Pantone Color of the Year makeover
If you’re looking for a semi-affordable foldable phone, the Motorola Razr+ is a good option, especially with its new Pantone Color of the Year finish. The post Motorola’s Razr+ gets a Pantone Color of the Year makeover appeared first on Phandroid.....»»
New high school curriculum teaches color chemistry and AI simultaneously
North Carolina State University researchers have developed a weeklong high school curriculum that helps students quickly grasp concepts in both color chemistry and artificial intelligence—while sparking their curiosity about science and the world a.....»»
Team reviews phosphine ligand-induced structural transformation of metal nanoclusters
A team of researchers has reviewed a unique method for reforming the structures of ultra-small nanomaterials. These nanomaterials, called metal nanoclusters, bridge the gap between the metal atom and the bulk metal, making them highly useful in both.....»»
Daily Telescope: An ancient galaxy behind a veil of dust
"This thing is a real monster." Enlarge / Color composite of galaxy AzTECC71 from multiple color filters in the NIRCam instrument on the James Webb Space Telescope. (credit: J. McKinney/M. Franco/C. Casey/The University of Texas.....»»
Researchers characterize translation inhibition in CRISPR-Cas antiviral defense system
A recent study in Science uses bioinformatic analysis as well as biochemical and structural studies to characterize a novel family of effector proteins, named Cami1. The research shows that when a virus attacks a bacterium, CRISPR-Cas10 signaling mol.....»»
Researchers develop a new approach to polarization-independent LC phase modulation
Liquid-crystal (LC) phase modulators are widely used in optical systems because of their advantages of low power consumption, lightweight, flexible bandwidth adjustment, and non-mechanical movements. However, most LC phase modulators are polarization.....»»
Advanced AI techniques for predicting and visualizing citrus fruit maturity
Citrus, the world's most valuable fruit crop, is at a crossroads with slowing production growth and a focus on improving fruit quality and post-harvest processes. Key to this is understanding citrus color change, a critical indicator of fruit maturit.....»»
Crop yield prediction: New model uses sun-induced chlorophyll fluorescence for enhanced photosynthetic trait estimation
Crops use carbon dioxide (CO2) through photosynthesis to create organic matter, with enhanced photosynthetic rates crucial for meeting global food demands. While crop phenomics has focused on structural traits, it's the functional traits like maximum.....»»
This Dyson-style cordless vacuum is $98 for Cyber Monday
The Wyze Cordless Vacuum, a lightweight but powerful cleaning device that looks like a Dyson cordless vacuum, is down to just $98 from Walmart for Cyber Monday......»»
Scientists finally succeed in growing dolomite in the lab by dissolving structural defects during growth
For 200 years, scientists have failed to grow a common mineral in the laboratory under the conditions believed to have formed it naturally. Now, a team of researchers from the University of Michigan and Hokkaido University in Sapporo, Japan have fina.....»»
Inside colors outside the box
From mass market import brands to a budding EV company, automakers utilized a variety of color choices for vehicles at the 2023 LA Auto Show......»»
Lightweight wheel supplier Carbon Revolution plans North American factory
Australian carbon-fiber wheel supplier Carbon Revolution plans to open a North American factory in the coming years that would be capable of producing hundreds of thousands of wheels annually......»»
Discovery of structural regularity hidden in silica glass
Glass—whether used to insulate our homes or as the screens in our computers and smartphones—is a fundamental material. Yet, despite its long usage throughout human history, the disordered structure of its atomic configuration still baffles scient.....»»
Cultural capital is key to a sense of belonging for college students of color
College students' sense of belonging is believed to have important and far-reaching implications, contributing to academic achievement and persistence at college as well as offering protective effects against anxiety and depression......»»