New LG tech allows for continuous optical zooming on smartphone cameras

With a few notable exceptions, most smartphone cameras zoom either digitally or via a few optical zoom presets. That could soon change, however, as LG Innotek has announced its new Optical Telephoto Zoom Camera Module.Continue ReadingCategory: Mobile T… Continue reading New LG tech allows for continuous optical zooming on smartphone cameras

Silkworm inspires quicker, simpler method of nanofiber production

Nanofibers have recently been utilized in many applications, ranging from wound dressings to air filters to high-strength composite materials. Scientists have now developed a faster and simpler method of producing those fibers, which was inspired by th… Continue reading Silkworm inspires quicker, simpler method of nanofiber production

“World’s smallest record” engraved with part of a Christmas song

The record is just 14 microns wide, and contains the first 25 seconds of the song

Last year, scientists at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) got in a festive mood and created “the world’s thinnest Christmas tree.” This time, they’ve produced what they claim is the world’s smallest record, complete with a Christmas tune engraved into it.

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3D-printed titanium Mythos TX-1 handlebar could be yours, for £1,250

Mythos, the British bike components manufacturer that previously brought us a £500 3D-printed bar stem, is at it again. This time, the company is offering a £1,250 (about US$1,508) 3D-printed titanium handlebar.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, Trans… Continue reading 3D-printed titanium Mythos TX-1 handlebar could be yours, for £1,250

Glassfrogs turn transparent by moving red blood cells into liver

Glassfrogs are so-named because when they sleep, they turn their bodies transparent in order to evade predators. Scientists have now discovered that they do so by moving their red blood cells into their liver – and the finding could have implications f… Continue reading Glassfrogs turn transparent by moving red blood cells into liver

Fossil evidence shows that a dinosaur included mammals in its diet

It has long been known that some of the earliest mammals coexisted with the later-period dinosaurs. Now, for just the second time ever, scientists have documented fossil evidence of a dinosaur having actually eaten one of those mammals.Continue Reading… Continue reading Fossil evidence shows that a dinosaur included mammals in its diet

Argon GTL 915 iS could be the gyroplane you didn’t know you wanted

Although gyroplanes (aka gyrocopters) were once bare-bones open-cockpit contraptions, we’re seeing an increasing number of more deluxe, fully enclosed, higher-performance models. The Argon GTL 915 iS is one of the latest – and certainly one of the shar… Continue reading Argon GTL 915 iS could be the gyroplane you didn’t know you wanted

Apple waste may find use in health-boosting chicken feed

In the commercial production of apple juice and cider, large quantities of fibrous waste – known as pomace – is generated as a byproduct. And while that material is currently just discarded, new research suggests that it could be used to boost the heal… Continue reading Apple waste may find use in health-boosting chicken feed