Using butterfly morphology to 3D print colored nanostructures
ETH Zurich researchers have created artificial colors by 3D printing certain nanostructures inspired by those of a butterfly. This principle can be used in the future to produce color screens......»»
Astronomers investigate intermediate polar TX Columbae
Using various spacecraft, astronomers from India and Chile have performed X-ray observations of a peculiar intermediate polar known as TX Columbae. Results of the observational campaign, published September 7 on the pre-print server arXiv, shed more.....»»
New research tool depicts ocean acidification in colored stripes
Most people consider climate change to consist only of the warming of the atmosphere, the consequences of which primarily affect land regions. However, this is a human-centered view and does not go far enough......»»
Microsoft will stop accepting new third-party print drivers in Windows
Universal standards for print and scan drivers have become more popular. Enlarge / One of Brother's compact laser printers. (credit: Amazon) It's the beginning of the end for third-party printer drivers in Windows, accor.....»»
Google Hypes October 4 With Looks at Pixel Watch 2, Pixel 8 Pro
Google has posted a brief hype video onto YouTube, teasing the announcements we have to look forward to on October 4. In the video, we spot the Pixel 8, Pixel Buds Pro (the new Porcelain color), and the new Pixel Watch 2. The fine print on the video.....»»
Polestar 2 gets new motor and battery for MY24 refresh, and it’s a winner
It's faster, more efficient, and a lot more fun to drive. Enlarge / When you see a brightly colored triceratops by the side of the road you should probably check it out. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Polestar provided flight.....»»
Dogs don"t see life through rose-colored glasses, nor in black and white
For a few months now, I've been treating six-year-old Samuel, who has the beginnings of myopia. He's very quick for his age and often asks me questions about tests I give him, and about what I see inside his eyes......»»
How To Properly Scale Your 3D Printed Cosplay Helmet
I see this issue all the time with beginner cosplayers. They get a fancy new 3d printer, download a cool helmet and print it, and it doesn’t fit right. In this video, Tina Ross walks you through the process of getting those helmets to fit your.....»»
Understand the fine print of your cyber insurance policies
A significant gap is emerging between insurance providers, as organizations skip the fine print and seek affordable and comprehensive coverage, potentially putting them in a tough place when they need to use this safety net, according to a Delinea re.....»»
Research sheds more light on the accretion history of EX Lupi
An international team of astronomers has investigated EX Lupi—a young T-Tauri star in the constellation of Lupus and an archetype of EXor stars. The study, presented in a paper published August 23 on the pre-print server arXiv, provided important i.....»»
Influence of residual aluminum hydrolyzed species on activated sludge properties in industrial wastewater pre-treatment
Given that previous studies have neglected the potential mechanism of the difference in aluminum content affecting the activated sludge system, a research team from Wuhan University of Technology has investigated the morphology distributions of resid.....»»
Apple begins testing 3D printing for Apple Watch manufacture
Backing up a recent claim from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Bloomberg says that Apple is now working to 3D print the chassis for a forthcoming Apple Watch.Future Apple Watches could feature chassis made by 3D printingIn July 2023, Ming-Chi Kuo reported that.....»»
Overcoming challenges in electron transport through graphene nanostructures
Nothing in the world is perfect. This is also true in materials research. In computer simulations, one often represents a system in a highly idealized way; for example, one calculates the properties that an absolutely perfect crystal would have. In p.....»»
Monarch butterfly nowhere to be found in some state wildlife action plans, new research shows
The monarch butterfly is one of the most widely recognized and admired creatures native to North America......»»
Research suggests monarch butterflies may be in less danger than we think
The migratory monarch butterfly might not be as endangered as previously thought, according to a new study published in Current Biology......»»
FDA cracks down on bogus anti-viral products from Amazon, Walmart
The products contain dilutions of a toxic agent found in absinthe. Enlarge / This 1980 transmission electron microscopic (TEM) image revealed some of the ultrastructural morphology exhibited by three poxvirus, molluscum contagio.....»»
Museum researchers enlist hundreds of home gardeners in fight to save the iconic monarch butterfly
On a suburban street with smooth lawns and trimmed bushes, Martha Chiplis' yard stands out. It's not just the wildflowers: purple wild petunia, golden lanceleaf coreopsis, hot-pink Bush's poppy mallow. It's the lemon-yellow goldfinches that snack on.....»»
Publication of 2,000 canine genomes provides toolkit for translational research
An international research consortium has generated and analyzed 2,000 canine genomes. The resulting advanced genetics toolkit can now be used to answer complex biological questions, spanning dog domestication, genetic differences in breed morphology,.....»»
Complex galaxy cluster Abell 119 explored by researchers
Using NASA's Chandra spacecraft, astronomers have performed detailed X-ray observations of a complex galaxy cluster known as Abell 119. Results of the observational campaign, published August 9 on the pre-print server arXiv, shed more light on the pr.....»»
Urban great tits have paler plumage than their forest-living relatives
Known for their striking yellow breast feathers and distinctive song, great tits are a common sight in gardens and countryside alike. Now, new research has revealed that some great tits may be more brightly colored that others, with urban birds found.....»»
New recycling process could find markets for "junk" plastic waste
Although many Americans deposit their plastic trash into the appropriate bins each week, many of those materials, including flexible films, multilayer materials and a lot of colored plastics, are not recyclable using conventional mechanical recycling.....»»