Toward 4D printing with structural colors
The colors in the world around us are produced through either absorption of light by molecules (pigmentary colors) or scattering of light by nanostructures (structural colors). Nature provides many spectacular examples of structural colors—the brig.....»»
Color, color everywhere—mother nature shares a mosaic of bright colors this fall in New England
Cool, crisp weather can trigger the urge to get out and go leaf peeping and this year could be a particularly good year to hit the road and admire New England's spectacular foliage season. According to Steve Roberge, Extension forestry specialist and.....»»
Bioengineers and chemists design fluorescent 3D-printed structures with potential medical applications
In a process as simple as stirring eggs and flour into pancakes, University of Oregon researchers have mixed fluorescent ring-shaped molecules into a novel 3D printing process. The result: intricate glowing structures that support the development of.....»»
This HP printer comes with one year of Instant ink for $190 — normally $260
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e is a great all-in-one printer for all your printing and scanning needs. It's on sale now at Amazon with a year's worth of ink included......»»
CUPS vulnerabilities affecting Linux, Unix systems can lead to RCE
After much hyping and following prematurely leaked information by a third party, security researcher Simone Margaritelli has released details about four zero-day vulnerabilities in the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) that can be abused by remote,.....»»
Scientists identify structural basis of stitched-together protein complexes that recycle most proteins in cells
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have developed a clearer picture of how crucial machinery in the human cell's recycling process for obsolete and misshapen proteins—known as proteasomes—are formed......»»
In rare move from printing industry, HP actually has a decent idea
Opinion: Printers have gotten boring and untrustworthy. Enlarge (credit: Getty) The printer industry is in a rut. With the digitization of, well, nearly everything, people just don’t print like they used to. More mode.....»»
Dead coral skeletons hinder reef regeneration by sheltering seaweed
The structural complexity of coral reefs creates a vibrant underwater city populated by a diverse assortment of characters. Ironically, this same complexity can impede coral recovery after disturbances......»»
Hummingbirds thrive on an extreme lifestyle. Here’s how.
Nightly suspended animation, sugary diet, backwards flight, and long migrations help. Enlarge / Hummingbirds—like this golden-tailed sapphire from South America—draw the eye with their bright colors and busy, hovering flight......»»
This Anycubic 3D printer just dropped from $480 to $300
Looking to get into 3D printing? You can buy the Anycubic 12K Resin Photon Mono M5s 3D printer right now for $180 off the regular price at Amazon......»»
New AirPods Max are still missing these modern Apple features
Apple new AirPods Max last week. The minor revision includes USB-C, comes in fresh colors, and supports one new audio feature. But there are a whole lot of modern Apple features absent from these updated AirPods Max. Here’s everything that’s mis.....»»
Big Galaxy S24 FE leak shows the phone’s design and key specs
There's a new leak concerning the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 FE. The phone, which should launch very soon, is expected to come in five colors......»»
Simulated construction of plant-based fish meat with composite structure via 3D printing
To date, about 90% of fish resources worldwide have already reached their sustainable fishery limit. Meanwhile, intensive farming and aquaculture contribute to significant environmental pollution and degradation. To address both the challenges of lim.....»»
Apple’s Fifth Ave store glows in Apple Intelligence colors to celebrate iPhone 16 launch
iPhone 16 is almost here. Following the start of pre-orders last week, the new iPhones will hit stores tomorrow, September 20. And to celebrate the launch, Apple has made its iconic Fifth Avenue store in New York glow in the colors of Apple Intellige.....»»
How to change iPhone app colors and theme in iOS 18
For more than a decade, it’s taken jailbreaking or other workarounds to customize iPhone apps with a unique look. Now, iOS 18 includes the ability to change iPhone app colors and more natively. Here’s how it works. more….....»»
Download the new iPhone 16 and 16 Pro wallpapers right here
Apple has officially unveiled the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. The new phones not only come with a lot of new features, but are also available in new colors. To match these colors, Apple has created new wallpapers. And if you don’t want to buy.....»»
Beyond displays: Liquid crystals in motion mimic biological systems
Liquid crystals are all around us, from cell phone screens and video game consoles to car dashboards and medical devices. Run an electric current through liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and they generate colors, thanks to the unique properties of thes.....»»
Researchers explore the effects of the Black Lives Matter protests on racial bias
The murder of George Floyd in 2020 revived the Black Lives Matter movement, a large scale social movement that aims to highlight and reduce structural racism and inequality in the United States. The movement—and its coverage—strongly affected how.....»»
Here are five new iPhone 16 features you might’ve missed
Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 lineup this week, with lovely new colors, a new button for capturing photos, bigger batteries, and support for Apple Intelligence. You’ve probably heard all of the headlining features by now, but there are some smaller.....»»
Printed engines propel the next industrial revolution
In the fall of 2023, NASA hot fire tested an aluminum 3D printed rocket engine nozzle. Aluminum is not typically used for 3D printing because the process causes it to crack, and its low melting point makes it a challenging material for rocket engines.....»»
Cyber insurance set for explosive growth
Cyber insurance is poised for exponential growth over the coming decade, but it remains a capital-intensive peril that requires structural innovation, according to CyberCube. The mid-range projection suggests that the US standalone cyber insurance ma.....»»