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Researchers developed a smart lens that transmits light to correct optical aberrations, improving image quality in biological samples. The device can be easily installed on commercial microscopes, enabling advanced optical techniques like multiphoton microscopy.
A new colloid recipe reduces debinding and sintering time for glass and ceramic 3D printing, allowing for faster production of complex structures. This breakthrough enables the creation of parts with accurate geometries, weight reduction, and increased strength.
Scientists at Penn State have fabricated a 'photonic topological insulator' that can mediate interaction between photons and form self-sustaining wave patterns called solitons. This innovation could lead to more efficient lasers, medical imaging, and other photonic technologies.
The study reveals that medieval glass production in Spain predates Islamic influence by more than 50 years. Glass fragments from the Rabad of Šaqunda date back to the 8th century and show evidence of local lead production using nearby ore deposits.
Researchers discovered a correlation between needle or sting length and diameter to ensure strength and elasticity in pointed objects. The study's findings have the potential to optimize syringe needle design and reduce material consumption in nail production.
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a new method for smart window technology that uses reversible metal electrodeposition to control tinting. The process is cheaper, more effective, and more durable than current options on the market.
Researchers from OIST discovered that curvature at material edges affects wrinkling, with larger windows reducing wrinkles and strain. A theoretical model was developed to explain findings, which could aid in designing devices with functional wrinkles or reduced wrinkling.
A long-term lab study reveals that climate change is drastically reducing the skeletal strength and filter-feeding capacity of glass sponges. The findings indicate that ongoing climate change could have serious, irreversible impacts on these sprawling reefs in the Pacific Northwest.
Researchers at Radboud University and Uppsala University have discovered a new type of magnetic behavior in neodymium, where atomic spins form patterns that whirl like a helix but constantly change. This phenomenon, known as a self-induced spin glass, could pave the way for new materials for artificial intelligence.
Researchers reveal that glass frog translucency acts as a unique form of camouflage, but with a mechanism different from true transparency. The 'edge diffusion' strategy involves a diffuse gradient between the frog's color and its surroundings, making it harder to spot.
A 145 million-year-old ichthyosaur skeleton was studied using a selfie stick and fishing rod, revealing that Nannopterygius was a widespread species during the Late Jurassic. New discoveries found specimens in UK museums, including Oxford, Cambridge, and Kimmeridge, Dorset, expanding our knowledge of this ancient reptile.
Researchers developed a novel biosensor to diagnose and monitor autoimmune disorders, measuring autoantibody concentration and activity with high sensitivity. The tool enables the creation of new diagnostic criteria and approaches to treatment, offering improved accuracy and reliability.
Researchers at Kyoto University have created a coordination polymer glass membrane that functions similarly to liquid-based counterparts but offers improved mechanical and thermal stability. The new membrane enables efficient proton movement under dry conditions, leading to higher voltage production in hydrogen fuel cells.
Researchers have created next-gen perovskite solar cells that generate electricity while allowing light to pass through, transforming windows into active power generators. Two square meters of solar window can produce the same amount of electricity as a standard rooftop solar panel.
At 15 months, infants take into account the efficiency of others' actions to identify rational individuals and predict preferences. They exhibit a preference for interacting with efficient over inefficient individuals.
Researchers at University of Birmingham develop technique to control light passing through disordered surfaces, producing vivid colors. The method harnesses random clusters of gold nanoparticles to create a 'transparent cavity' that traps and releases photons with different frequencies, resulting in precise color reproduction.
A new machine-learning algorithm helps design lightweight glass compositions that are very stiff, suitable for next-gen materials in vehicles and wind turbines. The goal is to reduce weight while maintaining strength, leading to fuel efficiency improvements.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a small, precise, and affordable gyroscope that can help drones and autonomous cars navigate without a GPS signal. The device, made from a nearly symmetrical mechanical resonator, is 10,000 times more accurate than existing gyroscopes.
The researchers demonstrate a novel type of supercapacitor that can store energy like a battery but with some key differences. It stores energy through charge separation and cannot create its own electricity, making it perfect for short, high-power applications.
Researchers discovered how electrons in pyrochlore oxide crystals form a 'glassy state' due to distortions in the atomic lattice, leading to a spin-glass phenomenon. This work sheds light on understanding glass transitions and their fundamental role in physics.
A study published in Science Advances found nearly 50% of retail eel products in Hong Kong supermarkets contained endangered European eel. The investigation exposed a surprising prevalence of illegally traded glass eels from Europe, posing a significant threat to the species' survival.
Scientists have developed a new photostimuable LiGa5O8: Mn2+ glass ceramic medium for three-dimensional volumetric optical data storage, enabling expanded storage capacity and improved information security. The material's high transparency and controlled crystallization lead to a highly ordered nanostructure with low bit error rates.
Researchers at Penn State developed a new method to predict the temperature when plastics change from supple to brittle, which could accelerate the development of flexible electronics. The study found that a simple relationship between chemical structure and glass transition temperature can be used to predict embrittlement point.
Researchers at Kyoto University have successfully converted crystalline MOFs into glassy or liquid states, demonstrating porosity, ion conductivity, and optical properties. The new materials show promise for heat storage, gas permeation, and catalytic reactions.
A new study from the University of Cambridge found that serving wine in larger glass sizes (370ml) led to increased wine sales, while reducing the size to 250ml resulted in lower sales. The researchers suggest that the perception of a 'standard' glass size plays a significant role in influencing drinking habits.
Researchers have developed a new type of birefringent modification using ultrafast laser direct writing in silica glass, enabling ultra-low loss spatially variant birefringent optical elements. These elements can be used for high power lasers, visible and UV light sources, and even multiplexed data storage.
Scientists have isolated and cooled a nanoparticle in a solid, achieving macroscopic quantum control for the first time. By removing thermal energy and isolating the particle from its environment, researchers successfully cooled the glass bead to ultra-cold temperatures near absolute zero.
Scientists create 'DNA of Things' technology, storing 3D-printing instructions and other data in everyday objects like plastic rabbits. The method uses DNA molecules, allowing for secure information transfer and hiding in everyday items like glasses or construction materials.
Researchers at The University of Tokyo introduced a new physical model that predicts the dynamics of glassy materials based solely on their local degree of atomic structural order. This theory greatly improves our understanding of how glassy liquids become more viscous on cooling, with potential applications in manufacturing.
Professor Andrea Armani's team has developed a new laser technology that uses surface Raman lasers with monolayer coatings of siloxane molecules, resulting in improved power consumption and reduced toxicity. This breakthrough has significant implications for applications in communications, diagnostics, and defense.
Using stereolithography, ETH Zurich researchers have created glass objects with intricate structures and pore sizes controlled by UV light intensity. The technique allows for the production of complex glass objects, such as those with different types of glass or combined materials.
Physicists at the University of Innsbruck have discovered that mechanical vibrations in glass fibers are responsible for heating individual atoms in nanooptical traps. This finding has important consequences for applications, including improved technology and new fields of physics.
A new glassy carbon electrode has been developed to replace metal-based electrodes in deep brain stimulation procedures. The novel material is safer, more durable and can read both chemical and electrical signals from the brain.
Researchers demonstrate that thin films of amorphous aluminum oxide glass can be permanently bent and pulled under high stress without breaking. The flawless material's high plasticity is linked to its density, with key criteria needed to identify other ductile oxide glasses.
Researcher Nora Wendl is re-examining the life and legacy of Edith Farnsworth, a pioneering female physician who commissioned Ludwig Mies van der Rohe to build Farnsworth House. By removing Mies-designed furniture, Wendl aims to showcase Farnsworth's own design vision and challenge traditional narratives of modern architecture.
Researchers at Shenyang Institute of Automation develop contact aerial manipulator system for safe and efficient high-rise building inspection. The robot can avoid obstacles, jump over grooves, and conduct interactive operations while in flight.
Researchers have discovered that surface waves can spread on water-glass boundaries, creating a phenomenon that could be used to pulverize kidney stones. The study uses an experimental system to visualize stress created by such waves.
William Zhang won the Goddard Technology Award for developing ultra-lightweight and sensitive X-ray mirrors using mono-crystalline silicon. This innovation could represent a paradigm shift in X-ray astronomy, enabling more efficient and detailed observations of celestial targets.
Researchers found that European glass eels use their magnetic sense to imprint a memory of current direction in the estuary where they become juveniles. This helps them orient in moving water during migration.
Researchers at OIST have fabricated a novel glass and synthetic diamond foundation for tiny structures, offering a low-cost and sustainable alternative to current methods. The new substrate enables the creation of miniscule micro- and nanostructures with minimal waste.
Gnashing teeth's secret strength lies in the microarchitecture of brittle materials, where adding small defects can increase glass strength 200 times over. Researchers developed two models to describe fracture propagation and contact mechanics, paving the way for stronger ceramics, biomedical implants, and building materials.
Scientists at Stanford University have developed an atomically thin heat shield that is effective in preventing overheating in electronic devices. The new material, which consists of four layers just 10 atoms deep, can provide insulation comparable to a sheet of glass 100 times thicker.
Researchers argue that robots must understand the reason behind their actions to work alongside people safely and effectively. This shift in thinking is necessary as automation increases and human-robot interaction grows.
Researchers tested yellow-lens night-driving glasses using a driving simulator to assess their impact on detecting pedestrians and reducing headlight glare. The study found mixed results, with some glasses showing promise in reducing glare, but no significant improvement in visibility.
Scientists at KIT have developed a promising approach to converting data streams between the terahertz and optical domains using ultra-rapid electro-optical modulators. This technology has the potential to reduce technical complexity of future radio base stations and enable terahertz connections with high data rates.
Researchers discovered fossil clams in Sarasota County that contained dozens of tiny glass beads, likely originating from an ancient meteorite impact. The beads were found to be microtektites, particles formed by the explosive impact of extraterrestrial debris cooling and recrystallizing before falling back to Earth.
Researchers from University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering created a nanostructure glass that takes inspiration from the wings of the glasswing butterfly to create a new type of glass that is clear across a wide variety of wavelengths and angles, as well as antifogging.
Researchers at University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a method to create pieces of 'smart' glass that can recognize images using optics and artificial intelligence. The glass uses tiny bubbles and impurities to bend light in specific ways, enabling real-time image recognition without power or sensors.
Researchers have engineered a new glass material that is ductile yet tough, with improved impact resistance. The 'mother-of-pearl' bioinspired glass more than doubles the impact tolerance of widely used tempered and laminated glass, making it suitable for high-stress applications.
Scientists create miniature cone-shaped lenses, called axicons, using a new micro glass blowing method. The technique enables the production of robust and low-cost glass axicons with high performance vacuum packaging, suitable for integration into biomedical imaging instruments like optical coherence tomography.
Researchers explored the cytotoxicity of glass ionomer cements with and without flavonoids on human keratinocytes. The results showed that GICs with flavonoids were less cytotoxic and had improved hardness compared to those without flavonoids.
Researchers from the University of Granada tested VINO's O2Amp Oxy-Iso glasses on 52 colour-blind individuals and found they do not improve colour vision but rather provide limited benefits for specific tasks like distinguishing certain colours or improving contrast in specific applications.
Colorado State University chemists developed a new design for eco-friendly smart glass that works faster and lasts longer. By optimizing nanoparticle spacing, the tinting behavior can be improved, leading to enhanced performance in applications such as windows, batteries, and sensors.
Researchers created a database of 21 textures associated with different emotions, revealing soft surfaces tend to evoke pleasant feelings while rough ones elicit unpleasant sensations. The study also found people with high alexithymia levels experience more intense negative emotions when interacting with certain textures.
Researchers demonstrate a way to boost smart glass window tinting rates by analyzing single-particle resolution optical imaging. The study finds that optimizing thin film architectures can increase tinting speeds and reduce inefficiencies.
A new microscopic theory describes heat transport in general ways, applying to ordered or disordered materials like crystals or glasses. The equation allows accurate prediction of thermoelectric material performance, which is crucial for efficient energy conversion and cooling.
Researchers at NTNU have developed a method to make optical fibers using gallium antimonide, which can emit infrared light, allowing for longer wavelengths and improved transmission. This could lead to better medical diagnoses and more precise environmental monitoring.
Researchers from IKBFU investigated the influence of internal mechanical stresses on glass-coated amorphous microwires. The study, published in Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, focuses on optimizing magnetostrictive, magnetostatic, and magnetodynamic properties.
Researchers found a unique assortment of glassy particles, including those resembling meteorite impacts and others with rubber-like composition. The high concentration of these particles suggests they are related to the atomic bomb blast that devastated Hiroshima in 1945.
A team of researchers from Osaka University and Kirin Holdings Company, Limited demonstrated that the texture-formation in a pint glass of Guinness beer is induced by flow of a bubble-free fluid film flowing down along the wall of the glass. The phenomenon is analogous to roll waves observed in water sliding downhill on a rainy day.