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technology25 days ago•11 min saved

Dyneema's Quiet Superpower: Ultra-Light Cables for High-Stress Builds

The Hackaday column spotlights Dyneema rope as a near-magic, ultra-light, high-strength option for non-stretch cables in mechanical builds (notably cable robots), noting a 1 mm diameter with ~195 kg breaking strength and less than 1% stretch; it also mentions other niche ‘secret ingredients’ like high‑temperature tape, low‑temperature solder, and lightweight M3 PEEK screws, and invites readers to share their own go-to materials.

via Hackaday|

#cable-robots #dyneema #high-strength

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Energy-Materials Rally Triggers Inflation Warning for 2026

Analyst Tom Essaye warns that a sharp early-2026 rally in energy and materials stocks signals rising inflation risk, a dynamic that could foreshadow a 2022-style rout for traditional 60/40 portfolios as investors rotate toward value and smaller stocks. With December CPI at 2.7% and JPMorgan casting doubt on 2026 rate cuts (even hinting at a 2027 hike), the market faces potential inflation-driven headwinds and a tougher year than currently priced in.

via Business Insider|

#business #energy #inflation

design1 month ago•8 min saved

Interior Design in 2026 Embraces Calm and Innovation

Interior design in 2026 will favor 'curated calm' over superficial opulence, emphasizing restrained, authentic, and personal spaces with natural materials and layered textures, influenced by a move away from maximalism and driven by AI and sustainability considerations.

via Dezeen|

#2026-trends #ai-influence #curated-calm

health-and-safety3 months ago•8 min saved

Experts Explain When It's Safe to Microwave Plastic

Using the microwave safely involves understanding which materials are appropriate; glass and ceramic are generally safe, while plastics should be carefully chosen and damaged containers discarded. Metals are never safe in microwaves, and decorative or damaged containers can pose risks. Always look for microwave-safe labels and avoid sudden temperature changes to prevent accidents and chemical leaching.

via CNET|

#ceramic #glass #health-and-safety

science4 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Use Ultrafast Lasers and Gold Nanoparticles to On-Demand Grow Crystals for New Materials

Scientists have developed a novel laser-based technique to 'draw' crystals precisely where needed in electronic devices using plasmonic heating of gold nanoparticles, potentially reducing costs and improving performance in applications like solar cells and sensors.

via Space|

#crystals #laser #light

technology5 months ago•3 min saved

Johns Hopkins Develops Technique to Create Sub-10nm Microchips

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have developed new materials and a process called chemical liquid deposition to create ultra-small, invisible circuits on microchips, potentially revolutionizing the production of smaller, faster, and more affordable electronics in the future.

via ScienceDaily|

#johns-hopkins #manufacturing-process #materials

science6 months ago•2 min saved

Innovative 'Breathing' Crystals Promise Advances in Clean Energy and Electronics

Scientists from Korea and Japan have discovered a new metal oxide crystal that can repeatedly breathe in and out oxygen at low temperatures, potentially revolutionizing clean energy technologies like fuel cells and smart thermal devices by providing a stable, reversible, and practical material for controlling oxygen in various applications.

via ScienceDaily|

#crystal #energy #materials

technology7 months ago•3 min saved

iPhone 17 Pro and iOS 26: Latest Rumors and Color Leaks

The article summarizes the latest rumors about the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro, including potential new colors like orange with Liquid Glass effects, and the use of titanium in the iPhone 17 Air. It also discusses expected hardware upgrades such as the A19 chip and new display features, along with the anticipated release date for the iOS 26 public beta. The author provides personal insights and questions about Apple's design choices and lineup strategy.

via 9to5Mac|

#colors #ios-26 #iphone-17-pro

technology7 months ago•4 min saved

iPhone 17 Series: Titanium Frame, New Colors, and Global Launch Details

The upcoming iPhone 17 Air is rumored to feature a titanium frame, making it unique among the iPhone 17 series, which will predominantly use aluminum frames. This change may be driven by durability needs, contrasting with the lighter aluminum used in other models. The series is also expected to include design updates and new features, with official announcements anticipated in September.

via MacRumors|

#apple-rumors #iphone-17-air #iphone-17-pro

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

Innovative 3D Printing Technique Merges Soft and Hard Materials for Medical and Creative Applications

Researchers at the University of Texas have developed a dual-light 3D printing method using resin that cures into different materials depending on the wavelength of light used, inspired by natural structures like bone and cartilage, allowing for tunable material properties within a single print.

via Hackaday|

#3d-printing #dual-light #liquid-resin

science1 year ago•2 min saved

Unveiling the Secrets of X-ray Emission Mechanisms

Penn State researchers have used mathematical modeling to explain why electrons in lab experiments can exceed the energy expected from the applied voltage, a phenomenon observed since the 1960s. Their study reveals that an energy feedback process involving X-ray emissions and photon interactions is responsible. The research also shows that electrode shape and material affect this process, with flat electrodes maximizing the effect. These findings could lead to advancements in X-ray production, making machines faster and more compact.

via Phys.org|

#electrons #materials #mathematical-modeling

science1 year ago•0 min saved

"Neutrons' Surprising Bonding Behavior with Quantum Dots Uncovered by MIT Study"

MIT researchers have discovered that neutrons, despite being uncharged particles, are governed by the short-range strong force, rather than the electromagnetic force. This finding challenges previous understanding of neutron behavior and its interactions with materials.

via Interesting Engineering|

#discovery #materials #mit

physics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Discovery of Photon-like Electrons in Four-Dimensional Material"

Scientists have discovered a method to selectively observe Dirac electrons in materials using electron spin resonance, allowing for the determination of their scope of action and energies in a four-dimensional world consisting of positions (x, y, z) and energy (E). This advancement in understanding Dirac electrons reveals that their velocity is anisotropic and depends on their direction and location, rather than being a constant velocity of light, potentially leading to unprecedented electronic properties in materials for efficient computation and communication.

via Phys.org|

#dirac-electrons #electron-spin-resonance #electronic-properties

science2 years ago•1 min saved

"Groundbreaking Discovery: Time Reversibility Uncovered in Glass"

Scientists have discovered evidence of time travel at a microscopic level in the structure of certain materials like glass, where time effectively 'shuffles'. The study from researchers at the Technical University of Darmstadt in Germany observed glass samples pushing and reforming into new arrangements, suggesting that time doesn't behave in a strictly linear manner at this level. While this finding won't lead to human time travel, it challenges our understanding of materials and the concept of time, and it also rules out the possibility of traveling back in time, according to a related study.

via indy100|

#glass #materials #research

gaming2 years ago•3 min saved

"Constructing a Stone Pit in Palworld: A Step-by-Step Guide"

Palworld, a popular game inspired by Pokemon and Minecraft, allows players to build a Stone Pit to gather materials like Stones more efficiently. To construct a Stone Pit, players need to reach Level 7 and gather 50 Stones, 20 Wood, and 10 Paldium Fragments. Assigning Pals with the Miner skill to the Stone Pit helps increase the supply of Stones, making it easier for players to collect them while they are away.

via CharlieINTEL.com|

#building #gaming #materials