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.....»»
Latest search for new exotic particles at CERN
The CMS experiment has presented its first search for new physics using data from Run 3 of the Large Hadron Collider. The new study looks at the possibility of "dark photon" production in the decay of Higgs bosons in the detector......»»
Let there be light: Many photons are better than one for advancing quantum technologies
Quantum objects, such as electrons and photons, behave differently from other objects in ways that enable quantum technology. Therein lies the key to unlocking the mystery of quantum entanglement, in which multiple photons exist in multiple modes or.....»»
Successful test paves the way for magnet production at CERN
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) needs specific types of magnets to tightly control the beams of particles at its collision points. Called final-focusing quadrupoles, these magnets are installed in the LHC's interaction regions around the experiments......»»
Watch sand defy gravity and flow uphill thanks to “negative friction”
Applying magnetic forces to single iron oxide-coated particles spurs strange collective motion. There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twe.....»»
Daily deals Dec. 23: $250 off M3 MacBook Pro, iPhones as low as $110, $20 off AirTags, more
Today's hottest deals include $420 off an Asus Tuf 15.6" gaming laptop, an AirTag 4-pack for $79, 75% off a Yale Security electronic push button deadbolt, 39% off a HyperX ChargePlay Duo for PlayStation 5, and more.Save $250 on an M3 MacBook ProThe A.....»»
Microplastic-associated pathogens in aquatic environments: A hidden health risk
Microplastics, which are minute plastic particles under 5mm in size, are becoming ever more ubiquitous in marine and freshwater ecosystems around the globe. These particles, derived from primary and secondary sources, such as industrial raw material.....»»
Pancake stack of radioactivity-sensitive films captures most accurate picture of star"s gamma ray beam
A pancake stack of radioactivity-sensitive films carried through the sky by a balloon was able to take the world's most accurate picture of a neutron star's gamma ray beam. To achieve this, Kobe University researchers combined the oldest method of ca.....»»
Xbox Starfield Mods: What You Need to Know
Starfield mods are coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S and in this guide we’ll outline everything Xbox users need to know as we push toward their release. Bethesda’s space RPG is a massive game and it will only get bigger in the mon.....»»
SpaceX completes static fire test in push toward third Starship launch
The rocket and test equipment looked undamaged after the test. Enlarge / Ship 28 is seen after being moved to SpaceX's launch site in South Texas. (credit: SpaceX) Just one month after the second flight of its massive St.....»»
Why string theory requires extra dimensions
String theory found its origins in an attempt to understand the nascent experiments revealing the strong nuclear force. Eventually another theory, one based on particles called quarks and force carriers called gluons, would supplant it, but in the de.....»»
VW brand agrees to $11 billion cost savings push with labor leaders
The measures include speeding up development and production times, reducing staff costs and implementing a more efficient procurement strategy......»»
Wedbush still very happy with "resilient" Apple in China
Apple's demand for the iPhone in China continues to be strong, Wedbush analyst claims, with strong overall demand likely to help push Apple to become the first with a $4 trillion market cap in 2024.Tim Cook at a game tournament in Apple Taikoo Li, Ch.....»»
Honda offers carbon neutrality dreams on parade
Honda is promoting its push toward carbon neutrality in 2050 with a Rose Parade float called 'Keep Dreaming.'.....»»
When Will Apple Release macOS Sonoma 14.3?
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 probably won’t be as big as macOS.....»»
Nanoparticles amplify potential cancer vaccine power
Johns Hopkins researchers have identified minuscule particles that supercharge therapeutic cancer vaccines, which train the immune system to attack tumors. These new lipid nanoparticles—tiny structures made of fat—not only stimulate a two-pronged.....»»
"Weak tea": Climate scientists push back against COP28 cheer
A UN climate deal that approved a call to transition away from fossil fuels has been hailed as a major milestone and a cause for at least cautious optimism......»»
4 Reasons to Wait for the iPad Air 6 & 6 Reasons Not To
Apple is reportedly working on a new iPad Air 6 and that might give those of you in the market for a new tablet a reason to pause. As we push deeper in 2023 we’ve heard a lot about the new products Apple’s got up its sleeve. We’ve h.....»»
New NASA satellite to unravel mysteries about clouds, aerosols
Some of the same properties of light and optics that make the sky blue and cause rainbows can also help scientists unlock mysteries about cloud formation and the effects of tiny particles in our air......»»
Researcher discovers new technique for photon detection
University of Central Florida researcher Debashis Chanda, a professor at the NanoScience Technology Center, has developed a new technique to detect photons—elementary particles that span from visible light to radio frequencies and are instrumental.....»»
How to change your default browser in Windows 11
Windows 11 might want to push you to use Edge, but you probably have another favorite. Whatever it is, here's how to make it the default browser......»»