nc Multicolor circularly polarized luminescence: pendant primary amine/diphenylalanine chiral copolymers with clustering-triggered emission By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, 8,3596-3607DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00228H, Research ArticleRyo Yonenuma, Aoi Takenaka, Tamaki Nakano, Hideharu MoriClustering-triggered emission (CTE) materials without π-conjugate chromophores have attracted increasing attention. In this study, we designed CTE-based circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) block and random copolymers, showing multicolor CPL.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
nc Manganese(II) oxide-embedded dopamine-derived carbon nanospheres for durable zinc-ion batteries By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, 8,3616-3623DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00505H, Research ArticleZixiang Zhou, Jianbo Tong, Jiale Guo, Shaofeng Guo, Shuhan Liu, Zhipeng Qin, Zelei Chang, Chao Wang, Shuling LiuMnO-embedded dopamine-derived carbon nanospheres are employed as cathode materials in zinc-ion batteries, exhibiting enhanced diffusion kinetics, high capacity, and excellent cycling stability.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
nc Interface passivation strategies for high-performance perovskite solar cells using two-dimensional perovskites By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, 8,3528-3557DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00560K, Review ArticleHe Huang, Xiaobo Zhang, Wencai Zhou, Yong Huang, Zilong Zheng, Xiaoqing Chen, Yongzhe Zhang, Hui YanA review of recent advancements in interface passivation strategies, with a particular focus on the implementation of 2D/3D perovskite passivation across buried interfaces, grain boundaries, and top interfaces.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
nc Channelization of cathode/electrolyte interphase to enhance the rate-capability of LiCoO2 By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4QM00748D, Research ArticleLiewu Li, Zhencheng Huang, Qi Yuan, Hongbin Wang, Xuming Yang, Chufang Chen, Xiaoyu Gong, Qianqian Jiang, Jing Chen, Xiaoping Ouyang, Jionghui Wang, Liqing He, Xiangzhong Ren, Jiangtao Hu, Qianling Zhang, Jianhong LiuThe LiCoO2@ZrP2O7 cathode was fabricated employing an in situ surface coating technique, which significantly enhanced both the rate capability and structural stability of the LiCoO2 cathode.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
nc Highly efficient top-emitting green phosphorescent OLEDs with a narrow band and slow efficiency roll-off for high-definition displays By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4QM00779D, Research ArticleJun Wang, Fanmin Meng, Weijian Liu, Zhaochao Zhang, Jiuyan LiNew bipolar hosts are used to fabricate green-phosphorescent OLEDs, realizing a narrow full width at half maximum of 28 nm, high efficiencies of 183.1 cd A−1 and 247.3 lm W−1, and slow efficiency roll-off with 132.2 cd A−1 at 66 000 cd m−2.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
nc MnOx embedded in 3D foam-like polymers composite for high-performance flexible supercapacitors By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4QM00609G, Research ArticleXiaojuan Shen, Shouyan Sun, Pengwei Liu, Manlin WeiHigh-performance flexible supercapacitors (SCs) strongly require a scaffold with a large specific surface area, high conductivity, and exceptional flexibility. The in situ growth of current collectors and/or active materials on...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
nc Dual luminescence and infrared circularly polarized luminescence up to 900 nm with platinum complexes bearing a helical donor–acceptor ligand By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, 8,3799-3806DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00632A, Research Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Pablo Vázquez-Domínguez, Maher Horojat, Eva Suits, Francisco José Fernández de Córdova, Nicolas Vanthuyne, Denis Jacquemin, Abel Ros, Ludovic FavereauEngineering the intramolecular charge transfer character of ligands in axially chiral arylisoquinolines platinum(II) complexes leads to both fluorescence and phosphorescence emissions in solution, with NIR CPL that extends up to almost 850 nm.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
nc MoS2-functionalized chitosan hydrogel with antibacterial and antioxidant functions promotes healing of infected diabetic wounds By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, 8,3770-3789DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00562G, Research ArticleYingjie He, Jiahe Guo, Hua Li, Jiaxi Jiang, Jing Chen, Guichun Yang, Xiaofan Yang, Zhenbing Chen, Cuifen LuConstruction and application of a MoS2-based injectable self-healing composite hydrogel with antibacterial and antioxidant dual functions for promoting infected diabetic wound healing.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
nc Isomer effect study of pyridinium-type cationic fluorophores: multiple functions and internal optical mechanisms By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, 8,3790-3798DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00578C, Research ArticleYasong Cao, Caili Zhang, Zhonghua Zhao, Haowen Huang, Jiatong Xu, Richao Shen, Cheng Zeng, Jiawei Lv, Ziqiang Lei, Hengchang MaReliable, reasonable isomer effect study based on pyridinium-type cationic fluorophores of o-, m-, and p-TPA-Pyr-BP.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
nc Research progress on modification of cathodes for aqueous zinc ion batteries By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, 8,3702-3723DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00740A, Review ArticleQing Li, Lizhen Chen, Yingying Wang, Tao Pan, Huan PangThe review covers cathode materials for AZIBs, focusing on design strategies, electrochemical performance, and modifications. It highlights challenges and suggests future research directions for improvement.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
nc Asymmetric deep-blue tetrafluorobenzene-bridged fluorophores with hybridized local and charge-transfer characteristics for efficient OLEDs with low efficiency roll-off By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4QM00636D, Research ArticleShengnan Wang, Haoyuan Qi, Hao Huang, Jie Li, Yuchao Liu, Shanfeng Xue, Shian Ying, Changsheng Shi, Shouke YanDeep-blue HLCT materials boasting rapid radiative rates and bipolar transporting capabilities were achieved by integrating an asymmetric D–A–D' structure with a novel tetrafluorobenzene acceptor.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
nc Recent advances in stretchable hydrogel-based triboelectric nanogenerators for on-skin electronics By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4QM00784K, Review ArticleBaosen Zhang, Ruge Wang, Ruizhi Wang, Baojin Chen, Haidong Li, Ao Shen, Yanchao MaoThis review summarizes the properties of stretchable hydrogels and their optimization for TENGs in on-skin electronics, highlighting applications and addressing challenges related to durability and user comfort.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
nc Development of Polymeric Aptamer Probes for In Vivo Continuous Precision Cancer Targeting By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4QM00731J, Research ArticleSilin Huang, Yu-Ting He, Xiao-Jing Zhang, Xueqiang Wang, Qiang GuoAptamers, despite their specific targeting capabilities and widespread applications in various research domains, face a significant hurdle in biomedical research area due to their rapid degradation by nucleases. To address...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
nc Influence of CeO2 Support Morphology on the Structural and NO2-RR Performance of CeO2@Au Catalyst By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4QM00798K, Research ArticleJin Li, Wei Zhang, Xiujing Xing, Yaokang Lv, Renliang Lyu, Wei Xiong, Hao LiGold nanoparticles are extensively employed in the field of electrocatalytic nitrite reduction for ammonia synthesis, due to their exceptional conductivity and remarkable stability. However, the properties of a single metal...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
nc Spiro-[4,5]-cyclohexadiene-8-one Polymers: Photoactivated Crosslinking and Switch-On Fluorescence for Lithography By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4QM00688G, Research ArticleYi Yuan, Mi Chao, Yunyi Shang, Yujia Gao, Guangle Niu, Wanggang Fang, Liqing He, Hui WangDeveloping multiple photoresponsive polymers is crucial for creating versatile intelligent materials; however, it poses a significant challenge due to the limited availability of photoactivated moieties. Herein, we present a novel...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
nc Correction: Photodynamic antitumor activity of aggregation-induced emission luminogens as chemosensitizers for paclitaxel by concurrent induction of apoptosis and autophagic cell death By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4QM90073A, Correction Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Jia Wang, Wenling Zhang, Ting Wu, Haisi Wu, Yuan Zhang, Siwan Wang, You Ji, Hui Jiang, Ziting Zhang, Chunming Tang, Qiyun Tang, Xiaolin Li, Huae XuTo cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
nc Holy Land: Global Convergence and the Future of Progress (Part 5/5) | Future Cities By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Mar 2017 03:15:56 +0000 In the fifth and final part of Future Cities: Holy Land, WIRED explores how Israel can continue to grow as a tech powerhouse. Full Article
nc Inside the incredible LEGO House with architect Bjarke Ingels | WIRED Originals By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Oct 2017 04:39:09 +0000 WIRED takes a tour of the new LEGO House in Billund, Denmark. The "home of the brick" was designed by Bjarke Ingels Group and completely inspired by LEGO. The building uses the same dimensions as LEGO bricks, so you could technically build it out of LEGO. Once inside, visitors are treated to the ultimate LEGO experience, with lots of opportunities to get building and to admire master LEGO builders' breathtaking creations. Full Article
nc Gene-modification is the Next Frontier in Fighting Against Cancer By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Apr 2018 03:05:50 +0000 A single dose of infusion therapy can eradicate leukemia and destroy kilograms of cancer cells. Bruce Levine tells WIRED Health 2018 how he and his team are developing therapies to tackle cancer. Read more here: http://wired.uk/JxvIdt ABOUT WIRED HEALTH 2018 Hundreds of healthcare, pharmaceutical and technology influencers and leaders met at the sixth annual WIRED Health event at The Crick Institute, London on March 13. Discover some of the fascinating insights from the speakers here: http://wired.uk/O6xMxJ ABOUT WIRED EVENTS WIRED events shine a spotlight on the innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs who are changing our world for the better. Explore this channel for videos showing on-stage talks, behind-the-scenes action, exclusive interviews and performances from our roster of events. Join us as we uncover the most relevant, up-and-coming trends and meet the people building the future. ABOUT WIRED WIRED brings you the future as it happens - the people, the trends, the big ideas that will change our lives. An award-winning printed monthly and online publication. WIRED is an agenda-setting magazine offering brain food on a wide range of topics, from science, technology and business to pop-culture and politics. CONNECT WITH WIRED Web: http://po.st/WiredVideo Twitter: http://po.st/TwitterWired Facebook: http://po.st/FacebookWired Google+: http://po.st/GoogleWired Instagram: http://po.st/InstagramWired Magazine: http://po.st/MagazineWired Newsletter: http://po.st/NewslettersWired Full Article
nc How Architecture Can Make Our Experiences of Tech More Enjoyable By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 08:08:39 +0000 Computation is the biggest technological change we have ever witnessed, says John Underkoffler, the CEO of Oblong Industries, because it is the absolute opposite of the world we know. This is because it has no in-built representation; it is a purely abstract realm. He gained his mass of experience in computer graphics, holography and largescale visualization to sci-fi spectaculars Minority Report and Iron Man, where he advised on the science of the near future – he thinks that our best way of getting our heads around the amazing, abstract issue of computation is through the analogy of architecture. #architecture #wiredlive ABOUT WIRED SMARTER Experts and business leaders from the worlds of Energy, Money and Retail gathered at Kings Place, London, for WIRED Smarter on October 9, 2018. Discover some of the fascinating insights from speakers here: http://wired.uk/V29vMg ABOUT WIRED EVENTS WIRED events shine a spotlight on the innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs who are changing our world for the better. Explore this channel for videos showing on-stage talks, behind-the-scenes action, exclusive interviews and performances from our roster of events. Join us as we uncover the most relevant, up-and-coming trends and meet the people building the future. ABOUT WIRED WIRED brings you the future as it happens - the people, the trends, the big ideas that will change our lives. An award-winning printed monthly and online publication. WIRED is an agenda-setting magazine offering brain food on a wide range of topics, from science, technology and business to pop-culture and politics. CONNECT WITH WIRED Web: http://po.st/WiredVideo Twitter: http://po.st/TwitterWired Facebook: http://po.st/FacebookWired Google+: http://po.st/GoogleWired Instagram: http://po.st/InstagramWired Magazine: http://po.st/MagazineWired Newsletter: http://po.st/NewslettersWired Full Article
nc Cathy Mulligan: Mythbusting The Hype Around Cryptocurrency and Blockchain By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 06:27:44 +0000 Most transactions in the financial system take place behind closed doors. Not so the bitcoin network, which runs on blockchain technology – on which transactions can actually be visualised. But what's the real deal when it comes to crypto? Is its vision of decentralisation and data integrity all its cracked up to be? Cathy Mulligan is a visiting researcher at Imperial College's Centre for Cryptocurrency Research and Engineering, and she's breaking down the blockchain hype and leading the dialogue on how businesses should use this technology. ABOUT WIRED SMARTER Experts and business leaders from the worlds of Energy, Money and Retail gathered at Kings Place, London, for WIRED Smarter on October 9, 2018. Discover some of the fascinating insights from speakers here: http://wired.uk/V29vMg ABOUT WIRED EVENTS WIRED events shine a spotlight on the innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs who are changing our world for the better. Explore this channel for videos showing on-stage talks, behind-the-scenes action, exclusive interviews and performances from our roster of events. Join us as we uncover the most relevant, up-and-coming trends and meet the people building the future. ABOUT WIRED WIRED brings you the future as it happens - the people, the trends, the big ideas that will change our lives. An award-winning printed monthly and online publication. WIRED is an agenda-setting magazine offering brain food on a wide range of topics, from science, technology and business to pop-culture and politics. CONNECT WITH WIRED Web: http://po.st/WiredVideo Twitter: http://po.st/TwitterWired Facebook: http://po.st/FacebookWired Google+: http://po.st/GoogleWired Instagram: http://po.st/InstagramWired Magazine: http://po.st/MagazineWired Newsletter: http://po.st/NewslettersWired Full Article
nc Karyn McCluskey: How treating violence as a health issue made Glasgow safe By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 06:08:23 +0000 "I'm not a gangbuster," starts Karyn McCluskey, Chief Executive, Community Justice Scotland. "I deal with violence." In this video, forensic psychologist and former police member McCluskey talks about her work in reducing violence in Glasgow by treating it as a public health issue. By interrupting transmission, changing behaviour and changing the social norms – over decades – Glasgow is now one of the safest cities in the UK. ABOUT WIRED HEALTH 600 innovators, scientists and business leaders gathered at The Francis Crick Institute in London, for WIRED Health on March 26, 2019. Discover some of the fascinating insights from speakers here: http://wired.uk/health-event ABOUT WIRED EVENTS WIRED events shine a spotlight on the innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs who are changing our world for the better. Explore this channel for videos showing on-stage talks, behind-the-scenes action, exclusive interviews and performances from our roster of events. Join us as we uncover the most relevant, up-and-coming trends and meet the people building the future. ABOUT WIRED WIRED brings you the future as it happens - the people, the trends, the big ideas that will change our lives. An award-winning printed monthly and online publication. WIRED is an agenda-setting magazine offering brain food on a wide range of topics, from science, technology and business to pop-culture and politics. CONNECT WITH WIRED Events: http://wired.uk/events Subscribe for Events Information: http://wired.uk/signup Web: http://bit.ly/VideoWired Twitter: http://bit.ly/TwitterWired Facebook: http://bit.ly/FacebookWired Instagram: http://bit.ly/InstagramWired Magazine: http://bit.ly/MagazineWired Newsletter: http://bit.ly/NewslettersWired Full Article
nc Terah Lyons: AI and diversity – the cultural and societal context behind artificial intelligence By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 11:41:31 +0000 Terah Lyons is the Founding Executive Director of the Partnership on AI, which was established to study and formulate best practices on AI technologies and advance the public’s understanding of AI. Prior to this, she served as Policy Advisor to the U.S. Chief Technology Officer at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) during the Obama administration. In this video, Terah shares how after the California State Senate proposed using a machine learning-based system for pre-trial detention decisions, the Partnership investigated the plan and published a report on the minimum requirements such a system would need to meet to be fit for use. The requirements held not just for the system itself, but also for the people using it: for example, judges would need to demonstrate an understanding of the algorithm’s outputs. ABOUT WIRED PULSE: AI AT THE BARBICAN 450 business executives, technologists and enthusiasts gathered at The Barbican Centre’s Concert Hall in London, for WIRED Pulse: AI at the Barbican on June 15, 2019. Discover some of the fascinating insights from speakers here: http://wired.uk/ai-event ABOUT WIRED PULSE AND WIRED EVENTS The WIRED Pulse series offers an engaging, top-level perspective on how disruptive technology and fast-changing industries - such as artificial intelligence, deep tech and health - are impacting the human experience. The aim is to distill the most pertinent strands of themes within each complex topic and to share it with the wider public as a thought-provoking conversation-starter. WIRED events shine a spotlight on the innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs who are changing our world for the better. Explore this channel for videos showing on-stage talks, behind-the-scenes action, exclusive interviews and performances from our roster of events. Join us as we uncover the most relevant, up-and-coming trends and meet the people building the future. ABOUT WIRED WIRED brings you the future as it happens - the people, the trends, the big ideas that will change our lives. An award-winning printed monthly and online publication. WIRED is an agenda-setting magazine offering brain food on a wide range of topics, from science, technology and business to pop-culture and politics. CONNECT WITH WIRED Events: http://wired.uk/events Web: http://po.st/WiredVideo Twitter: http://po.st/TwitterWired Facebook: http://po.st/FacebookWired Google+: http://po.st/GoogleWired Instagram: http://po.st/InstagramWired Magazine: http://po.st/MagazineWired Newsletter: http://po.st/NewslettersWired Full Article
nc Karyn McCluskey: How Glasgow Reduced Gang Violence Using Science By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 04:17:13 +0000 We are currently at a 42 year low for murder, says Karyn McCluskey, and it's not low enough. McCluskey is the chief executive of Community Justice Scotland and her work has resulted in the successful reduction in violent crime in Glasgow – effectively changing the city. Mapping and analysing the scale of the problem taught her that there were places to start: interrupt the transmission of the 'disease' of homicide; change behaviours; change norms. Full Article
nc Is Libra really a cryptocurrency? Facebook’s new money, explained | WIRED Explains By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 04:39:55 +0000 On June 18, 2019, Facebook announced its virtual currency Libra. In Facebook’s vision, it should become a global currency for billions of people, especially those in developing countries who have no access to banks or financial services. In other words, Digital money which you can transfer to other people or simply use to buy stuff. But is it a true cryptocurrency and how will the world respond to a currency controlled by a group of mega-corporations? #facebook #libra #crypto Full Article
nc Sleep Scientist Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 17:00:00 +0000 Sleep scientist Aric A. Prather, PhD, is challenged to explain the topic of sleep to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Full Article
nc Cloudflare's Matthew Prince in Conversation with Megan Greenwell By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 20:46:00 +0000 Cloudflare CEO and Cofounder Matthew Prince speaks with WIRED's Megan Greenwell as part of WIRED25, WIRED's second annual conference in San Francisco. Full Article
nc Incite Presents Laura Boykin and Malkia Devich-Cyril in Conversation with Peter Rubin By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2019 01:42:00 +0000 Incite Presents a conversation between Laura Boykin, Computational Biologist at Cassava Virus Action Project, and Malkia Devich-Cyril, Founding Director of MediaJustice, speak with WIRED's Peter Rubin as part of WIRED25, WIRED's second annual conference in San Francisco (Sponsored Content) Full Article
nc Anca Dragan Speaks at WIRED25 By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2019 02:15:00 +0000 UC Berkeley's Anca Dragan Speaks at WIRED25. Full Article
nc How Porsche and Lucasfilm Teamed Up to Create a New Star Wars Starship | The Designer Alliance | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 13:00:00 +0000 BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Porsche | Want to see the fastest ride in the galaxy? Meet the Tri-Wing S-91X Pegasus, the newest starfighter in the Star Wars universe. Watch as designers from Porsche and LucasFilm race the clock to bring together two iconic brands and create this one-of-a-kind vehicle. See Star Wars: #TheRiseofSkywalker December 20. Full Article
nc How Remote Jobs Can Make the Future of Work More Inclusive and Accessible | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 13:00:00 +0000 BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Comcast Business | For some, the daily commute is simple. But for people with disabilities, older workers or those needing childcare friendly hours, traditional commuting can be physically prohibitive. And for those who live outside of urban areas, transit times can be extreme. What can we do to keep this talent in the workforce? Telecommuting is one solution for a more inclusive future of work. Full Article
nc Astrophysicist Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:00:00 +0000 Astrophysicist Janna Levin, PhD, is asked to explain the concept of gravity to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Levin is the Claire Tow Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University and author of "Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space." She is also the Chair and Director of Sciences at Pioneer Works, where this video was filmed. To learn more, visit https://pioneerworks.org/ Full Article
nc Why Scientists and Artists Want The Blackest Substances on Earth By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 20:00:00 +0000 Artists and scientists are searching for ever more light-absorbing materials. To find out what's behind the quest for ultra-blacks, WIRED's Arielle Pardes talked with artist Stuart Semple and physicist John Lehman about these amazing materials. Full Article
nc Obsessed - How This Guy Balances Impossible Rock Structures By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:09:00 +0000 Michael Grab's mind-bending rock formations aren't held together by glue or steel rods. Shockingly, his rock piles are stacked using only the laws of gravity. His rock formations have taken the internet by storm, and brought an even greater attention to rock balancing. Full Article
nc Each and Every - Every Hidden Reference to Future Pixar Movies Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 19 May 2020 14:22:00 +0000 Plenty of films and movie franchises hide easter eggs, but Pixar takes it to another level. Pixar's Jonas Rivera reveals all of the secret references to Pixar movies hidden throughout their films. The twist is that all of these references were teasing Pixar movies that weren't even out yet. Since a Pixar movie can take upwards of 6 years to complete, there's plenty of crossover between productions. This creates the perfect opportunity for the studio to leave references in each of their films. Full Article
nc How This Emergency Ventilator Could Keep Covid-19 Patients Alive By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2020 14:16:00 +0000 This ventilator may not look like an important piece of medical equipment but it may be one of the critical things keeping Covid-19 patients alive. MIT has designed an emergency ventilator that uses commonly found and easily sourced materials. FDA-approved ventilators are expensive and require hundreds of components, and in these trying times a cheaper alternative may be able to save lives as these machines become more scarce. Full Article
nc Hacker Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Security researcher and computer hacker Samy Kamkar is asked to explain the concept of computer hacking to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Full Article
nc How AR is Enhancing Human Connectivity During COVID-19 By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000 To keep family and friends connected during COVID-19, visual effects company, Invisible Thread, developed an augmented reality application that would enhance video communication to keep people more authentically connected during a time of separation. Co-founder Alex Hessler explains how they built the concept and why they use the Verizon Visa® Card to help with product development. Full Article
nc Tech Support - Mayim Bialik Answers Neuroscience Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about neuroscience. Does social media cause sleep disorders? Should we use drugs to boost brain power? Does TikTok stimulate Alice in Wonderland syndrome? Mayim's podcast, “Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown,” premieres this fall. Full Article
nc Obsessed - How This Guy Makes Incredible Sand Art By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Artist Andres Amador takes "playing with sand" to a whole new level. His free-flowing and fractal-inspired works of art exist for only a short amount of time, eventually getting swallowed up by the ocean's tides. But, in that timeframe, Andres is able to create unique pieces that are indelible and impactful. Full Article
nc 50. Most Googled - Mayim Bialik Answers 50 of the Most Googled Neuroscience Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik answers 50 of the most googled questions about neuroscience. How does a stroke affect the nervous system? How does the nervous system and endocrine system work together? How does it help the body maintain homeostasis? What's the number one most asked question about neuroscience? Watch to find out! Full Article
nc Technique Critique - Retired FBI Agent Breaks Down Surveillance Scenes From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Retired FBI Special Agent Rhonda Glover Reese takes a look at some scenes featuring surveillance in movies and television and explains how accurate they really are. Full Article
nc WIRED25 2020: Matt Mitchell on Protecting Yourself From Digital Surveillance By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:33:00 +0000 Matt Mitchell, founder of CryptoHarlem, joined WIRED25 to discuss online surveillance, "digital stop-and-frisk," and how law enforcement continues to target people of color. Full Article
nc WIRED25 2020 Q&A: The Difference Between Fortnite and Facebook From a UX Strategy POV By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Oct 2020 23:45:00 +0000 Celia Hodent, game UX strategist, in conversation with Melanie Cornwell Full Article
nc Jacob Collier Plays The Same Song In 18 Increasingly Complex Emotions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Jacob Collier plays and transforms a familiar tune through a variety of different emotions. Jacob takes "Londonderry Air" (more popularly known as "Danny Boy") and pulls the song through many twists and turns as he transmutes the piece on the fly. How does the song sound "angry," or "sad"? How about with more complex emotions, like "disruptive" or "betrayed"? For more Jacob Collier, visit http://www.JacobCollier.com and Jacob's musical universe ➡ https://jacobcollier.lnk.to/Follow Full Article
nc Nanotechnology Expert Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Nanotechnology researcher Dr. George S. Tulevski is asked to explain the concept of nanotechnology to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Full Article
nc How Smart Transportation Is Advancing The Future of Mobility | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab, Sponsored by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | As breakthroughs in wireless technology continue to connect every part of our world, a new era in smart transportation is emerging, making roads safer and travel more efficient. Wired Brand Lab spoke with the experts at Qualcomm Technologies, the world’s leading wireless technology innovator, about the future of mobility. Full Article
nc What Ancient Farmers Had Right About Corn By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Maize is one of the most widely grown grains in the world. The way that much of it is processed has contributed to making millions of people sick over the past 500 years. Dr. Bill Schindler talks about how our modern approach to corn prioritizes convenience and profit over safety and nutrition. Early farmers discovered a process called nixtamalization that allows the human body access to corn's nutrition, but many of the modern ways that corn is delivered to us skips this process. Find more information on Dr. Schindler, his research, classes, and recipes: http://www.eatlikeahuman.com https://www.washcoll.edu/learn-by-doing/eastern-shore-food-lab/index.php https://twitter.com/drbillschindler?lang=en Additional Footage Courtesy of CIMMYT https://www.cimmyt.org/ Full Article
nc CES HQ 2021: Artificial Intelligence in American Defense By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 03:46:00 +0000 Ash Carter, former Secretary of Defense, discusses the AI policies that will shape the tech and defense industries. Full Article
nc Creating an in-store experience for the customer | WIRED Smarter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jan 2021 03:00:13 +0000 Before co-founding SHOWFIELDS, The Most Interesting Store in The World, Hunt began her career as the third employee of Warby Parker, and served as Chief Brand Officer for Hinge. Join Hunt at WIRED Smarter as she discusses the importance of creating an in-store experience for her customers. ABOUT WIRED SMARTER Curated by WIRED’s award-winning editorial team, WIRED Smarter gathers the disruptive minds across business, technology, retail, finance and politics to investigate how innovation, technological advances and world events are changing the way we interact with customers. Full Article