Every ounce is crucial when it comes to commercial aviation. A groundbreaking discovery has been made by materials experts from Kobe University. They have uncovered “nanospheres,” which are essentially indiscernible silicone crystals. According to a study published in the ACS Applied Nano Matter journal, these nanoparticles are capable of reflecting light due to their extensive and efficient scattering. This could result in a surface displaying vibrant colors while only increasing the weight by 10 percent compared to painting an aircraft for the same outcome.
The novel discovery of Minoru and Hiroshi prioritizes structural color over pigment color to exhibit and sustain shades. The former retains wavelengths while reflecting those visible to the human eye. Structural colors, on the other hand, are vivid and bright as light interacts with micro- and nanostructures. While this could have significant commercial implications for aircraft, the paint could also have numerous other applications due to its brightness.
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth takes the characters and world from the Remake and expands upon them more effectively. Instead of being confined to a single city, Midgar, players can now explore the entire world. The roster of playable characters has been nearly doubled, each with its own distinct gameplay style.
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has just hit the market, being the newest smartphone to carry the Leica brand. It comes with a second-generation one-inch camera sensor. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra stands out amongst competitors with the same sensor due to its faster main variable aperture of up to f/1.63.
Framework has released its most affordable modular laptop. It has lowered the price of its B-stock Factory Seconds systems and is now offering a Framework Laptop 13 barebones configuration for under $500. This 13-inch device comes with an 11th-gen Intel Core i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics, suitable for most basic tasks and some moderate gaming. However, adding RAM, storage, a power supply, an operating system, and likely, even a Wi-Fi card, will be needed.
