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.....»»
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.....»»
New iPhone 16 Pro colors rumored to include yellow and gray
A leaker claims that Apple is discussing what colors to use for the iPhone 16, and has decided against red or green.Mockup of a possible iPhone 16 ProA leaker who was wrong about an iPhone 15 Ultra and its two selfie cameras, but right about a green.....»»
Study shows how proteins guide electrons to the right place
Cells need energy to function. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg can now explain how energy is guided in the cell by small atomic movements to reach its destination in the protein. Imitating these structural changes of the proteins could le.....»»
Many Colors, One Spray Paint Can
This fairly simple device allows for smooth switching of colors while spray painting The post Many Colors, One Spray Paint Can appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
CASETiFY’s new Bounce Odyssey Band brings CASIO G-SHOCK stylings to Apple Watch
If the design of Apple Watch isn’t quite as techy as you’d like it to be, CASETiFY is stepping in to help. The brand’s new Bounce Odyssey Band brings CASIO-inspired vibes to your smartwatch in an array of vibrant colors with that classic G-SHOC.....»»
Team demonstrates fabrication method to construct 3D structures that mimic bone microstructure
Scientists have combined laser 3D printing technology and an alternate soaking process to construct complex 3D structures that mimic bone microstructure. This is the first demonstration of this fabrication method, and it will lead to the development.....»»
A new approach to producing artificial cartilage with the help of 3D printing
Is it possible to grow tissue in the laboratory, for example to replace injured cartilage? At TU Wien (Vienna), an important step has now been taken toward creating replacement tissue in the lab—using a technique that differs significantly from oth.....»»
New 3D printing method uses ice to build a template for artificial blood vessels in engineered tissue
Over 100,000 individuals in the United States are currently in need of organ transplants. The demand for organs, such as hearts, kidneys, and livers, far exceeds the available supply and people sometimes wait years to receive a donated organ. Approxi.....»»
Research team identifies new approach to tackling bacterial infections
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a new approach to controlling bacterial infections. The findings are described in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology......»»
Structural isomerization of individual molecules using a scanning tunneling microscope probe
An international research team has succeeded for the first time in controlling the chirality of individual molecules through structural isomerization. The team, led by NIMS, the Osaka University Graduate School of Science and the Kanazawa University.....»»
Printing plant-based pharmaceuticals—without plants
Rochester undergraduates have developed a 3D-bioprinting system to replicate chemicals found in plants, including those endangered by climate change......»»
Scientists "break the mold" by creating new colors of blue cheese
Experts at the University of Nottingham have discovered how to create different colors of blue cheese. After discovering how the classic blue-green veining is created, a team of experts from the School of Life Sciences, were able to create a variety.....»»
AI helps reveal the ancient origin story of floral colors
New research led by Monash University experts used computer simulations to reveal the ancient link between bees and the evolution of colors in flowers. The research, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, simulated the landscape of the firs.....»»
Saturday Citations: A dog regenerates a body part that may surprise you; plus microbes, neurons and climate change
Coming in hot on February 3 with a photo of a cute French bully who did an amazing trick with his jawbone. Good boy! (Click!) Happy Saturday. Here's a roundup that includes news about additive printing of neurons, evidence that microbes like stuff, a.....»»
“Rasti Computer” is a detailed GRiD Compass tribute made from Framework innards
It's a custom keyboard, an artfully dinged-up case, and a wonderful throwback. Enlarge / Penk Chen's Rasti Computer, built with 3D printing, Framework laptop internals, and a deep love for the first laptop that went to space. (cr.....»»
Aerosol jet printing could revolutionize microfluidic device fabrication
Surface acoustic wave (SAW) technologies, known for their high precision and rapid actuation, are essential to microfluidics and affect a broad spectrum of research areas. However, traditional fabrication methods are time-consuming, intricate, and ne.....»»
Making Blender Do Things That CAD Can Only Dream Of
Blender's geometry nodes are a true powerhouse for designing items for 3d printing. Joe shows us some real geometry node magic The post Making Blender Do Things That CAD Can Only Dream Of appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
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.....»»