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‘A whole new generation of displays’: researchers develop RGB LED out of miracle material perovskite, paving the way for self sensing, solar powered displays — but its hour-long service life needs to be improved first

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‘A whole new generation of displays’: researchers develop RGB LED out of miracle material perovskite, paving the way for self sensing, solar powered displays — but its hour-long service life needs to be improved first

The majority of personal gadgets feature LCD and OLED screens, but most just show information. To make these screens do more – like detecting touch or changing light levels – they need additional sensors. Researchers at Linköping University (LiU) in Sweden have invented a new kind of screen where all these sensor functions are built … Read more

How to photograph the total solar eclipse with your camera or smartphone

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How to photograph the total solar eclipse with your camera or smartphone

The total solar eclipse is coming, and of course you’ll want to capture this once-in-a-lifetime moment with your best camera. Whether that’s your DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone, we’re here to give you the best tips possible. But let’s be honest, taking photos of the sun is hard on a normal day, and the total eclipse … Read more

How Will the Solar Eclipse Affect Animals? NASA Needs Your Help to Find Out

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How Will the Solar Eclipse Affect Animals? NASA Needs Your Help to Find Out

In other anecdotes, onlookers have reported birds that stop singing, crickets that stopped chirping, or bees that return to their hive, reduce their foraging, or suspend their flight during total darkness. But there are also studies that deny that some of these behaviors occur or can be attributed to the eclipse. Therefore, NASA scientists plan … Read more

Solar eclipse iPhone cases from Carved look stellar

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Solar eclipse iPhone cases from Carved look stellar

These iPhone cases are truly one of a kind. Photo: Carved A collection of 100 wild-looking smartphone cases inspired by the upcoming solar eclipse is selling out fast. The one-of-a-kind solar eclipse iPhone cases, made by the craftspeople at Carved, will give your handset an out-of-this-world look. “We’ve been working hard to capture the essence … Read more

NASA will be studying the total solar eclipse. Here’s how you can help

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NASA will be studying the total solar eclipse. Here’s how you can help

On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible across a swath of North America, from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the easternmost reaches of Canada. And in those few minutes of daytime darkness, all sorts of interesting phenomena are known to occur — phenomena NASA would like our help measuring. During a total solar … Read more

How to watch (and record) the 2024 solar eclipse on April 8

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How to watch (and record) the 2024 solar eclipse on April 8

The great North American solar eclipse will darken the US, Canada and Mexico on April 8th, as you’ve no doubt heard. It’s a significant astronomical event, the first since August 21, 2017 and the last one that will be visible on the continent until 2044. Parts of all three countries will experience “totality” or a … Read more

How to take great solar eclipse photos with iPhone

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How to take great solar eclipse photos with iPhone

There are lots of questions about how to take solar eclipse photos with your iPhone. Firstly, can a solar eclipse harm your iPhone’s camera or lenses? Won’t the sun’s rays damage the camera? Not according to Apple. Cupertino says it’s safe to photograph a total solar eclipse with your iPhone; but be sure to protect … Read more