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.....»»
Blue cheese shows off new colors, but the taste largely remains the same
Future varieties could be yellow-green, reddish-brown-pink, or light blue. Enlarge / Scientists at the University of Nottingham have discovered how to create different colors of blue cheese. (credit: University of Nottingham).....»»
BenQ launches 32-inch 4K Designer Monitor with MacBook color syncing, Thunderbolt, more
BenQ has launched its latest monitor for designers today with a display. The PD3225U features 98% DCI P3, IPS Black, color settings that “perfectly match Mac and MacBook Pro laptop colors,” and more. more….....»»
Mystery of curling paper solved
Although mankind has been using paper for at least 2,000 years, it still presents us with one or two mysteries. For example, it was previously unknown why paper printed on one side using inkjet printing starts to curl up after a few hours to days, ev.....»»
Breakthrough in nanostructure technology for real-time color display
A technology that enables the real-time display of colors and shapes through changes in nanostructures has been developed by Professor Kang Hee Ku and her team in the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at UNIST. The technology has the potentia.....»»
Here are the new iPhone case and Apple Watch band colors for spring
Alongside the new M3 MacBook Air this morning, Apple has also debuted new spring-style colors for iPhone 15 cases and Apple Watch bands. Notably, Apple hasn’t released any new colors for the often-criticized FineWoven cases. more….....»»
Apple Watch bands and iPhone cases come in new spring colors
As expected, Apple has updated its Apple Watch and iPhone case roundup, offering new and bright springtime colors for both.Apple Watch sunshine bandThe lineup is a bit more extensive than rumored. There are 11 new Apple Bands, and 13 new Hermes bands.....»»
Bio-inspired materials showcase potential for protective equipment and textiles
Bio-inspired materials (BIM) are synthetic materials whose structure and properties are similar to natural materials or living matter. These materials have the potential to advance structural materials, textiles and protective equipment due to their.....»»
Galaxy Ring Could Last for 9 Days on a Charge
Samsung is at the product release stage where it wants both to talk about its new Galaxy Ring and also not really talk about the Ring. They’ve teased in at an Unpacked, revealed its full design, colors, and sizes at MWC this week, and now they.....»»
Printing the future: Tailoring chemistry for inorganic 3D micro-optics
In a recent publication in the journal Trends in Chemistry, researchers from the University of Twente delve into the potential of 3D printing ceramics in micro-optics. These tiny ceramic structures can potentially be used to generate light and store.....»»
Can I Use AI To Make Models For 3D Printing?
Kind of. Text-to-3D-model generators are here, but not optimized for printing The post Can I Use AI To Make Models For 3D Printing? appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Anyone can play Tetris, but architects, engineers and animators alike use the math concepts underlying the game
With its bright colors, easy-to-learn rules and familiar music, the video game Tetris has endured as a pop culture icon over the last 40 years. Many people, like me, have been playing the game for decades, and it has evolved to adapt to new technolog.....»»
How molecular "handedness" emerged in early biology
Molecules often have a structural asymmetry called chirality, which means they can appear in alternative, mirror-image versions akin to the left and right versions of human hands. One of the great mysteries about the origins of life on Earth is that.....»»
Apple is gearing up to celebrate spring with new Apple Watch band colors
Apple is preparing to usher in the new season with a sunny new lineup of Apple Watch bands in a variety of pastel colors.2023 spring Apple Watch bands - image credit MacRumorsWhile not officially announced, Apple is likely gearing up for a spring spe.....»»
Researchers observe the structural heterogeneity of a lipid scramblase
Researchers from Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University report in Nature Communications that TMEM16F, a transmembrane protein that facilitates the passive movement of phospholipids and ions across membranes, explores a larger.....»»
RNA-sequencing analysis reveals key genes behind eggplant peel variation
Anthocyanins give fruits and vegetables their red, purple, and blue colors, offering health benefits. Their biosynthesis involves specific enzymes and is regulated by the MBW complex of transcription factors. Research has linked color variations in p.....»»
Metal in glitter impairs aquatic plant growth, study shows
Glitter is used in a wide array of colors and shapes in apparel, footwear, cosmetics, makeup, handbags, festive decorations, arts and crafts, and jewelry, among many other applications. During the Carnival holidays, hundreds of thousands of Brazilian.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: February 20, 2024 – Apple Music, iPhone 16 Pro colors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Cl.....»»
iPhone 16 Colors: What We Know So Far
Information about Apple’s iPhone 16 continues to emerge and the latest news revolves around potential color options coming to the 2024 flagships. One of the biggest choices you have to make when buying a new iPhone is selecting a color. Apple o.....»»
Chameleons inspire new multicolor 3D-printing technology
Inspired by the color-changing ability of chameleons, researchers have developed a sustainable technique to 3D-print multiple, dynamic colors from a single ink......»»
Jason Snell publishes 2023 Six Colors Apple report card
Jason Snell has published his excellent Six Colors report card, recapping and scoring Apple’s performance through 2023. Jason was kind enough to ask me, along with my colleagues Benjamin Mayo and Zac Hall, to partake in the survey this year. He.....»»