"Charge density wave" linked to atomic distortions in would-be superconductor
What makes some materials carry current with no resistance? Scientists are trying to unravel the complex characteristics. Harnessing this property, known as superconductivity, could lead to perfectly efficient power lines, ultrafast computers, and a.....»»
Five more dead in record-breaking outbreak linked to Boar’s Head meats
CDC implores consumers to check their fridges for the recalled meats. Enlarge / Listeria monocytogenes. (credit: Getty | BSIP) Five more people have died in a nationwide outbreak of Listeria infections linked to contamin.....»»
During a heat wave, "stay indoors" can bring hazards, too
With Chicago and much of the Midwest facing what may be the hottest days of the summer this week, many are cranking up the air conditioning and heeding the advice of officials to stay inside......»»
Kelvin wave research may lead to more accurate forecasting of active hurricane periods
More accurately predicting periods of increased hurricane activity weeks in advance may become possible due to new research published this month published in the journal Monthly Weather Review......»»
Uncertainty is a key factor in the relationship between work injury and mental health, research shows
Mental health and workplace injuries are known to be closely linked, but there are significant gaps in our deeper understanding of that bidirectional relationship. How does one affect the other, what moderates the relationship and what are the long-t.....»»
Light microscopy study reveals molecular density changes during mitotic chromosome condensation
A team of scientists studying cell division developed a special light microscopy system and used it to analyze the molecular density of cellular environments. Their results provide a novel insight into mitotic chromosome condensation in living human.....»»
Authors propose multi-method framework for climate event attribution
At the two most recent meetings of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, delegates agreed to establish a fund to help developing nations suffering loss and damage due to events linked to climate change, such as floods, heat waves.....»»
Best Pixel 9 Pro Fold fast chargers
Charge your Pixel 9 Pro Fold quickly with these best fast chargers. The post Best Pixel 9 Pro Fold fast chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the newest foldable smartphone you can get if you are particularly intere.....»»
Teenage Maurice Sendak illustrated his teacher’s 1947 pop-sci book
Drawings of Atomics for the Millions "reveal early postwar anxieties about nuclear war." Enlarge / A young Maurice Sendak’s illustration of two possible outcomes of atomic power for the 1947 pop-sci book Atomics for the Million.....»»
Record-breaking drought in southern China linked to Eurasian warming and tropical sea surface temperature
Southern China experienced an extreme drought that persisted from summer to autumn in 2022, ranking as the most severe drought since 1980. The reason for the occurrence of this extreme drought event was investigated. It shows that both the Eurasian w.....»»
Controlling molecular electronics with rigid, ladder-like molecules
As electronic devices continue to get smaller and smaller, physical size limitations are beginning to disrupt the trend of doubling transistor density on silicon-based microchips approximately every two years, according to Moore's law. Molecular elec.....»»
COVID shot now or later? Just getting it at all is great, officials respond.
As the summer wave peaks, officials are prepping for the coming winter wave. Enlarge / A 13-year-old celebrates getting the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in Hartford, Connecticut, on May 13, 2021. (credit: Getty | JOSEPH PRE.....»»
New varactor enhances quantum dot device measurements at millikelvin temperatures
The development of quantum computing systems relies on the ability to rapidly and precisely measure these systems' electrical properties, such as their underlying charge and spin states. These measurements are typically collected using radio-frequenc.....»»
Unconventional interface superconductor could benefit quantum computing
A multi-institutional team of scientists in the United States, led by physicist Peng Wei at the University of California, Riverside, has developed a new superconductor material that could potentially be used in quantum computing and be a candidate "t.....»»
Vision Pro will live or die on Apple’s own words: ‘spatial computer’
Apple’s Vision Pro has been available for over half a year. Despite an initial wave of excitement and viral buzz around its launch, these days Vision Pro discourse isn’t very positive. The device’s rumored sales struggles are often highlighted,.....»»
Best Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro power banks
Charge your Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro anytime with these best power banks. The post Best Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro power banks appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro are the latest Android flagships. These are the devices tha.....»»
3 new PS Plus games you need to play this weekend (August 23-25)
If you're looking for something to play this weekend, PS Plus just got a great wave of new additions, including one of the best RPGs ever......»»
Best Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro wireless chargers
Charge your Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro wirelessly with these best wireless chargers. The post Best Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro wireless chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro are smartphones packed with similar f.....»»
Best Pixel 9 Pro XL power banks
These best Pixel 9 Pro XL power banks will help you charge the smartphone anytime you want. The post Best Pixel 9 Pro XL power banks appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is the newest entry in the Pixel smartphone series. It is.....»»
Physicists observe key minuscule molecular interactions in ultra-fast atomic processes
An international team of scientists is the first to report incredibly small time delays in a molecule's electron activity when the particles are exposed to X-rays......»»
Best Pixel 9 Pro XL wireless chargers
Charge your Pixel 9 Pro XL wirelessly with these best wireless chargers. The post Best Pixel 9 Pro XL wireless chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is an Android flagship packed with all the high-end features you can ex.....»»