Unbreakable glass inspired by seashells
Scientists from McGill University develop stronger and tougher glass, inspired by the inner layer of mollusk shells. Instead of shattering upon impact, the new material has the resiliency of plastic and could be used to improve cell phone screens in.....»»
Winery experiences affected by more than what is in your glass
New research from the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus has determined that enjoying a tasting at a winery goes well beyond the sip......»»
iPhone 15 thinner bezels rumor supported by new leak
A leaked image, purportedly showing iPhone 15 screen glass and protectors, may provide supporting evidence to the rumor that certain models may feature thinner bezels.New leak reveals details about iPhone 15 lineupIn March, a prominent leaker known a.....»»
Exploring the ingenious science and science fiction of making things invisible
Greg Gbur chats about his book Invisibility: The History and Science of How Not to be Seen. Enlarge / H.G. Wells' The Invisible Man inspired a 1933 film. It's just one cultural example of the human fascination with invisibility......»»
Cicadas could hold the secret to self-cleaning surfaces—new study
Nature is inspiring scientists all the time. Some ideas are still in research, like beaver-inspired super-warm wetsuits. But others are already part of human life, like Velcro (based on burdock burrs) and the Japanese bullet train (modeled on kingfis.....»»
The worst Zelda games ever made are getting a spiritual successor
Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore is a new indie game inspired by Link: The Faces of Evil and Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon. Yes, really......»»
Google’s head of AR software quits, citing “unstable commitment and vision”
Departure follows layoffs, project cancellations, and other chaos. Enlarge / Product photography of the Google Glass wearable. (credit: Google) Google's head of operating system and software platforms for augmented and m.....»»
Nutmeg co-founder Nick Hungerford dies aged 43, months after setting up charity
Nick Hungerford was inspired by his young daughter to set up a charity to support bereaved children......»»
Google loses a Senior Director due to "unstable commitment" in AR
Google is notorious for launching new efforts and then shuttering them relatively soon after, and apparently, the company's lack of commitment may have led to one Senior Director's departure.Google Glass for the enterprise (now canceled)In 2023 alone.....»»
This is the world’s smallest 3D-printed wineglass, Swedish scientists claim
Scientists also made a tiny optical resonator for telecommunications out of silica glass Enlarge / The world’s smallest 3D-printed wineglass in silica glass (left) and an optical resonator for fiber optic telecommunication, pho.....»»
5 movies to watch if you like the Knives Out mystery films
For fans of Knives Out and Glass Onion, check out these five fun mystery movies that have plenty of red herrings, unforeseen plot twists, and dramatic climaxes......»»
Exterminating greenhouse pests with bat-inspired drones
Researchers have been testing real-life Batman-style gadgets to eradicate moth pests from greenhouses, including bat-inspired flying drones that hunt down and destroy moths—but new research reveals that the noise from drones can alter moth flight b.....»»
Researchers grow bio-inspired polymer brains for artificial neural networks
The development of neural networks to create artificial intelligence in computers was originally inspired by how biological systems work. These "neuromorphic" networks, however, run on hardware that looks nothing like a biological brain, which limits.....»»
Physicists rediscover a discarded theory to solve a mystery of how glass damping sound
For about half a century, physicists have puzzled over vibrations in glass at low temperatures. The reason: Glass carries sound waves and vibrations differently than other solids—it "vibrates differently." But why? And how can the propagation of so.....»»
On the bright side, no more gray Fiats
The Italian automaker declared it will no longer produce gray cars. Instead, the brand's palette will be inspired by the Italian sea, sun, earth and sky......»»
Microscopy techniques combine to create more powerful imaging device
If you imagine yourself peering through a microscope, you probably picture looking at a glass slide with an amoeba, or maybe a human cell, or perhaps even a small insect of some kind......»»
Squid-inspired soft material is a switchable shield for light, heat, microwaves
With a flick of a switch, current technologies allow you to quickly change materials from being dark to light, or cold to hot, just by blocking or transmitting specific wavelengths. But now, inspired by squid skin, researchers in ACS Nano report a so.....»»
Developing a jellyfish-inspired ocean sensor
Using a design inspired by one of the ocean's best sailors, a team of scientists at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is developing a low-cost sensor for ocean observations. The sensors are modeled after Velella velella, which are floating.....»»
How moths create invisibility cloaks preventing detection by predators using biosonar
Researchers from University of Bristol and Diamond Light Source have uncovered how moths create a powerful stealth cloak preventing detection by biosonar. This work (Bio-Inspired Urban Adaptations: What Insects Can Teach Us About Dealing with Noise).....»»
Researcher 3D prints world"s smallest wineglass with new method
Researchers have 3D-printed the world's smallest wine glass with a rim smaller than the width of a human hair. But the idea wasn't to cater to extremely light drinkers. Rather, the glass was printed to demonstrate a new simplified technique for creat.....»»
Detective Pikachu Returns welcomes fans back to Ryme City this fall
Grab your magnifying glass: Detective Pikachu Returns is coming to Nintendo Switch this fall......»»