Using a manganese polymer to separate xylene isomers
A team of researchers at Zhejiang University in China, working with colleagues at Rutgers University in the U.S., has developed a way to use a manganese polymer to separate xylene isomers. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group de.....»»
Squid tissues and chemistry combine for versatile hydrogels
Researchers at Hokkaido University in Japan have combined natural squid tissues with synthetic polymers to develop a strong and versatile hydrogel that mimics many of the unique properties of biological tissues. Hydrogels are polymer networks contain.....»»
Skin tone is found to shape the experiences of Mexican immigrants in Atlanta and Philadelphia
While racism is often a focus of concern in the U.S., skin tone—separate but related to race—plays a lesser known but important role in discrimination, according to new research......»»
Apple Music exec adds Apple TV+ to responsibilities amid Services leadership reshuffle
Following the surprise departure of Apple Services VP Peter Stern, Apple is reorganizing the expansive Services division by formally splitting the business into three separate units, with a new VP running each group. The VPs will report to Eddy Cue,.....»»
Apple"s Music & TV apps hit Windows - but only Windows 11
Apple has quietly released PC apps for Apple Music and TV — but the new apps will not run on the near ubiquitous Windows 10.Apple replaced iTunes for Mac users in 2019, splitting its functions out into separate apps for Apple Music, Apple TV+, and.....»»
Ecologists and environmental scientists identify priorities within synthesis research to address pressing issues
In the face of dramatic and accelerating consequences of climate change, the many, often separate disciplines within ecology and environmental science need to come together to find answers and solutions to address and adapt to the increasingly comple.....»»
Poll: Would you be willing to buy a touchscreen Mac?
For years, Apple has been against the idea of having a Mac with touchscreen support. Instead, the company has always argued that the iPad and Mac should be separate devices – even though the iPad now basically functions like a Mac when attached to.....»»
Studying polymer gels through the lens of mechanochemistry and solvent swelling
Polymer gels have become a staple technology in various fields, ranging from optics and drug delivery to carbon capture and batteries. However, there are still many open questions about gels and their network structure, and this has prevented scienti.....»»
Engineered poplar lignin has more of a valuable "clip-off" chemical
Lignin is the complex polymer that gives plants their structural integrity. It also makes them difficult to break down. This complexity creates opportunities for scientists to make a diverse array of biochemicals and bioproducts from components in li.....»»
The Microsoft Surface Duo 3 may finally adopt a “real” foldable display
It seems that Microsoft may have decided that for the Surface Duo 3, they will be adopting a proper foldable display instead of two separate displays held together by a hinge. The post The Microsoft Surface Duo 3 may finally adopt a “real” foldab.....»»
Complex mechanics of cellulose composites revealed
An international team of researchers, led by Assistant Professor J Naveen (VIT, India), has finally completed and published a comprehensive survey of the complex structure of the natural fibers embedded in and reinforcing polymer composite materials......»»
Demixing behavior of disks rotating in opposite directions can be explained by turbulent effects
As anyone who drinks their coffee with milk knows, it's much easier to mix liquids together than to separate them. In fact, the second law of thermodynamics would seem to dictate that a mixture would never be able to separate again if there are no at.....»»
Researchers develop eco-friendly materials capable of purifying water
Professor Park Chi-Young's team successfully developed an atypical porous polymer material that can completely remove phenolic organic contaminants in water at ultra-high speeds. The porous material developed can efficiently remove not only microplas.....»»
How to reset AirPods and AirPods Pro and remove AirPods Apple ID
Ready to sell or hand down your AirPods? Or maybe you want to fix an issue you’re having. Read along for how to reset AirPods and AirPods Pro and the separate process to remove AirPods Apple ID. more… The post How to reset AirPods and AirPods P.....»»
Danish physicists give the gift of world’s smallest Christmas record—in stereo
"Nanofrazor" cuts tiny single with first 25 seconds of “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree” The first 25 seconds of a classic Christmas song was inscribed into polymer film using the Nanofrazor 3D lithography system. Physicists a.....»»
Nanostructure strengthens, de-ices, and monitors aircraft wings, wind turbine blades, and bridges
A nanostructured sensor, whose development and tests involved Skoltech researchers, has shown promise for enhancing construction parts made of glass fiber-reinforced polymer composite materials: aircraft wings, wind turbine blades, bridge spans, car.....»»
A new method to recycle Nylon-6 by unlinking polymer chains
Nylon-6 is a tough, non-biodegradable plastic that cannot be recycled by conventional methods. A new way has now been introduced by a team from the U.S. in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition......»»
Single-chain polymer nanoparticles in the battle against malaria
New research by a team of UT researchers could provide a promising approach in the battle against malaria. In their research published in the journal ACS Infectious Diseases, the researchers combat the malaria parasite in mosquitoes in a specific pha.....»»
Using machine learning to better understand how water behaves
Water has puzzled scientists for decades. For the last 30 years or so, they have theorized that when cooled down to a very low temperature like -100C, water might be able to separate into two liquid phases of different densities. Like oil and water,.....»»
U-Best ready for HC film volume production
U-Best Innovative Technology (formerly U-Best Polymer Industry), a chemical materials supplier, has developed hard coat films for foldable smartphones and has already gone through related product validation with China-based brand vendors, according t.....»»
Wearable electronics could soon be made with a starch-based material to prevent e-waste
Soft, wearable sensors can improve our lives, but these soft and stretchable electronic devices are nearly impossible to recycle. As a result, this electronic waste usually ends up in landfills or polluting the environment. Polymer scientists from th.....»»