Science: Made very small Jul 3, 2009
A bistable composite capable of altering its aerodynamic profile rapidly when wind and current conditions changed would help to remove unwanted stresses in the blades. That would increase the efficiency of the blades and extend the working life of the generator systems they power, says Stephen Hallett, a member of the Bristol team. (The Economist)
New fabricated material changes color instantly in response to external magnetic field Jun 17, 2009
Furthermore, the new system has the advantage of producing bistable color states, required for making rewritable displays. Yin explained that the color observed in the new materials is "structural color" because it is caused by interference effects rather than pigments. (EurekAlert!)
Who is inside the Kindle 2? Apr 28, 2009
The showcase feature of the Kindle is its E-Ink display, which not only is easy on the eyes, but also employs electrophoretic bistable technology that allows it to show an image even when it's not drawing power,'' said Andrew Rassweiler, an analyst for iSuppli, in a statement ... Rassweiler noted that the bistable display for the Kindle 2 obtained by iSuppli continues to display the warning message "Critical Battery" even after the product was completely dissembled for the teardown. (EETimes)
Qualcomm Moves mirasol Displays Into Smartphones With Inventec V112 Feb 16, 2009
" Based on reflective technology, Qualcomm's mirasol displays use significantly less energy than traditional displays. The display's nature-based design lends to low power consumption and high reflectivity, offering consumers extended battery life and superior outdoor visibility. The display's bistable nature allows for near-zero power usage in situations where the display image is unchanged. "It has been a successful year for Qualcomm's mirasol displays with the addition of several consumer... (PR Newswire)
Molecular machines drive plasmonic nanoswitches Feb 12, 2009
Huang's team created a plasmonic switch from switchable bistable rotaxanes. Rotaxanes are complex molecules that consist of a dumbbell shape with a ring or rings encircling the shaft and are sometimes called molecular machines. (EurekAlert!)
