A concentrated beam of particles and photons could push us to Proxima Centauri
Getting to Proxima Centauri b will take a lot of new technologies, but there are increasingly exciting reasons to do so. Both public and private efforts have started seriously looking at ways to make it happen, but so far, there has been one signific.....»»
Air pollution from Canada’s tar sands is much worse than we thought
Oil operations release vast quantities of damaging particles and noxious compounds. Enlarge / Aerial view of the Athabasca oil sands near Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. (credit: Bloomberg Creative via Getty) Canada’s.....»»
12 Best Home Robots You Can Buy Now
As we push into 2024, robots for the home and office are not only becoming more commonplace, they’re also becoming more affordable. From robot lawnmowers, to smart cleaning assistants, to home security systems, these automated devices can help.....»»
Salsa"s last dance targets reentry over South Pacific
Launched in 2000, Cluster is a unique constellation of four identical spacecraft investigating the interaction between the sun and Earth's magnetosphere—our shield against the charged gas, energetic particles and magnetic field coming from our star.....»»
Lincoln cutting 200 U.S. dealerships in 2-year consolidation push
The brand is offering Lincoln retailers buyouts that include sweeteners such as more Ford inventory and special incentive plans for loyal customers......»»
Shaping the dawn of the quantum age
Electrons that spin to the right and the left at the same time. Particles that change their states together, even though they are separated by enormous distances. Intriguing phenomena like these are completely commonplace in the world of quantum phys.....»»
Nearly 5,000 dealerships send second letter urging Biden to "hit the brakes" on EV push
The second letter comes after nearly 4,000 dealerships in November sent a letter calling on Biden to reconsider the proposed regulations, which they argue would mandate an unrealistic shift to battery-electric vehicles in the U.S......»»
Ads and push notifications being used to spy on iPhone users
Both in-app ads and push notifications are being used to identify and spy on iPhone users, according to two separate reports. The first says that in-app ads are being used to gather data intended to identify your iPhone and send highly sensitive d.....»»
New design improves water decontamination via plasma jet
Plasma is an ionized gas—that is, a gas containing electrons, ions, atoms, molecules, radicals, and photons. It is often called the fourth state of matter, and surprisingly, it permeates everything. Plasmas, which are artificially generated by tran.....»»
Mazda revives rotary engine R&D for electrified cars
After a half-decade hiatus, Mazda is reestablishing a standalone R&D group to develop greener rotary engines for use in electrified or hydrogen vehicles in the Japanese carmaker's push to cut carbon emissions......»»
Sub-wavelength confinement of light demonstrated in indium phosphide nanocavity
As we transition to a new era in computing, there is a need for new devices that integrate electronic and photonic functionalities at the nanoscale while enhancing the interaction between photons and electrons. In an important step toward fulfilling.....»»
Extreme Architect: Work, Salaries, Jobs, Education and Ethics
Extreme architects are professionals who push the boundaries of traditional design to create structures that withstand extreme conditions such as harsh climates, rugged terrains, and unconventional landscapes. They specialize in projects like high-al.....»»
Cells" electric fields keep nanoparticles at bay, scientists confirm
The humble membranes that enclose our cells have a surprising superpower: They can push away nano-sized molecules that happen to approach them. A team including scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has figured out w.....»»
Tiny water-walking bugs provide scientists with insights on how microplastics are pushed underwater
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that can cause big problems when they enter the water supply. One way my fluid dynamics lab explores microplastic movement is by studying how tiny water-walking insects are pushed underwater by raindrops......»»
Lack of Web Push Notifications may mean fewer Apple Vision Pro interruptions
Apple Vision Pro users may not see many notifications while wearing the headset, with the discovery that visionOS doesn't natively support Progressive Web Apps and Web Push Notifications.Apple Vision Pro in use [Apple]Notifications and alerts are a f.....»»
Electric utilities push back on proposal to remove Eklutna River hydropower dam
The Alaska Native village of Eklutna and Anchorage Assembly leaders are calling for the removal of the Eklutna River hydropower dam that provides cheap power in Southcentral Alaska, as electric utilities propose ways to reduce the dam's environmental.....»»
Protons reveal universal phenomenon of maximal entanglement
When a high-energy photon strikes a proton, secondary particles diverge in a way that indicates that the inside of the proton is maximally entangled. An international team of physicists with the participation of the Institute of Nuclear Physics of th.....»»
When Will Apple Release macOS Sonoma 14.3? [u]
Apple’s confirmed a new macOS Sonoma 14.3 update which has left some Mac users wondering when the company will push the software live. macOS Sonoma 14.3 is the next big upgrade for macOS Sonoma. While it won’t be as big as macOS Sonoma 14.....»»
Researchers observe the wave-particle duality of two photons
Understanding the nature of quantum objects' behaviors is the premise for a reasonable description of the quantum world. Depending on whether the interference can be produced or not, the quantum object is endowed with dual features of a wave and a pa.....»»
Researchers visualize energetic ion flow in fusion devices
In a burning plasma, maintaining confinement of fusion-produced energetic ions is essential to producing energy. These fusion plasmas host a wide array of electromagnetic waves that can push energetic ions out of the plasma......»»
Apple"s App Store anti-steering rules are gone, but the replacement isn"t much better
Third-party app developers now have a method to push users to external purchase options, but with enough caveats that the in-app option may be preferable.Apple App Store iconApple's case against Epic has finally concluded since the Supreme Court refu.....»»