Was Benjamin Franklin the first to incorporate colored fiber into currency?
Zenas Marshall Crane usually credited with introducing fibers to paper currency in 1844. Enlarge / Khachatur Manukyan and colleagues at the University of Notre Dame used cutting-edge spectroscopic and imaging instruments to get a.....»»
An alt text guide to ensure everyone can enjoy your memes
The meme economy rarely falters, and as the impetus for much of our social posting, memes have become the common vernacular and social currency of generations of users. But a huge portion of those digital consumers are frequently left out of the.....»»
Team develops way to integrate electro-optic modulator device on end faces of a single-mode optical fiber jumper
Electro-optic modulators (EOMs) are cardinal elements in the optical communication networks that control the amplitude, phase and polarization of a light via external electric signals. Aiming to realize ultracompact and high-performance EOMs, most in.....»»
Apple Watch X redesign rumored, multi-room HomePod experiences, iPhone battery health controversy
Benjamin and Chance discuss what an ‘Apple Watch X’ could look like, in what Mark Gurman described as the biggest redesign for the Apple Watch ever. There’s a brewing social media storm about iPhone battery health possibly degrading faster than.....»»
Researchers show cells communicate by pulling on a fiber network
Mechanics play a larger role in blood vessel formation and other developmental biology than previously thought. Cells appear to respond to mechanical signals, such as pressure. Through the extracellular matrix, a network of fibrous proteins, cells ca.....»»
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.....»»
iPhone 15 event date, iOS 17 Live Voicemail, Apple reports 1 billion paid subscriptions
Benjamin and Chance analyze the salient points from Apple’s quarterly earnings report, discuss the intriguing new Apple Music Discovery Station feature that launched this week, and everything new in the iOS 17 beta. We also think we know when the i.....»»
Arrays of quantum rods could enhance TVs or virtual reality devices, research suggests
Flat screen TVs that incorporate quantum dots are now commercially available, but it has been more difficult to create arrays of their elongated cousins, quantum rods, for commercial devices. Quantum rods can control both the polarization and color o.....»»
2D optical waveguides: Scientists invent smallest known way to guide light
Directing light from place to the place is the backbone of our modern world. Beneath the oceans and across continents, fiber optic cables carry light that encodes everything from YouTube videos to banking transmissions—all inside strands about the.....»»
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.....»»
CommScope SYSTIMAX Constellation allows enterprises to build and augment IP networks
CommScope launched SYSTIMAX Constellation edge-based platform for connecting and powering tomorrow’s hyperconnected enterprise. The system combines fault-managed power, hybrid power/data fiber and ceiling-based “Constellation Points” in a star.....»»
Mini Infinity Cube
It’s a star-filled universe — in your pocket! Hold the Mini Infinity Cube up to your eye and gaze into an endless galaxy of colored stars. This project is easy and fun! The post Mini Infinity Cube appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas f.....»»
Telecommunications cable used to track sea ice extent in the Arctic
A telecommunications fiber optic cable deployed offshore of Oliktok Point, Alaska recorded ambient seismic noise that can be used to finely track the formation and retreat of sea ice in the area, researchers report in The Seismic Record......»»
Experiments identify important new role of chemical compounds in plant development
Researchers who manipulate lignin, a molecular fiber that allows plants to grow tall and transport water, unexpectedly discovered its synthesis has more far-reaching effects on plant development than previously suspected......»»
Fixing hidden damage in carbon-fiber reinforced epoxy materials with a resin-injection method
A team of researchers from Singapore and the UK, led by Dr. Wei Liang Lai, with supervisor, Associate Professor Kheng Lim Goh, has developed a portable device for repairing hard-to-see damage in carbon fiber materials. The device has great potential.....»»
iPad hardware rumors, new Apple Watch colors, iOS 17 fingerprinting crackdown
Benjamin and Chance discuss all the Apple news of the past week including rumors about new colors for Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra, the thin-bezel future of the iPad hardware design, new AirTag generation coming in 2024, Screen Time bug.....»»
The Fungi Economy, Part 1: Just Like Us, Trees Are Experiencing Inflation
Like us, plants and fungi have complex economies. By burning fossil fuels, we’ve been devaluing their currency......»»
Elon Musk: Japan issues rare warning over fake X account
The account on the platform formerly known as Twitter impersonated Japan's top currency diplomat......»»
Japan issues rare warning over fake X account
The account on the platform formerly known as Twitter impersonated Japan's top currency diplomat......»»
Telecom-band-integrated multimode photonic quantum-memory
Quantum memory that depends on quantum-band integration is a key building block used to develop quantum networks that are compatible with fiber communication infrastructures. Quantum engineers and IT specialists have yet to create such a network with.....»»
Dana sees strong Q2 profits
Auto supplier Dana Inc. said net income rose strongly in the second quarter, offset somewhat by currency headwinds, customer demand volatility and supply chain disruptions......»»