A new bridge between the geometry of fractals and the dynamics of partial synchronization
In mathematics, simple equations can generate a complex evolution in time and intriguing patterns in space. One famous example of this is the Mandelbrot set, named after the French-American mathematician of Polish origin, Benoit B. Mandelbrot (1924-2.....»»
Strong solar flare erupts from the sun
The sun has emitted a strong solar flare that peaked at 10:33 p.m. ET on March 28, 2023. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the sun constantly, captured an image of the event......»»
Infineon expects better outcomes for fiscal 2Q23 and entire year
Infineon Technologies has released a statement updating its revenue and segment result margin expectations for the current second quarter, as well as the entire fiscal year 2023. This is primarily based on resilient business dynamics in its core auto.....»»
Taitien bullish about order prospects for 2H23
Quartz crystal component supplier Taitien Electronics has expressed optimism about the order dynamics for the second half of 2023 and expects revenue to maintain a growth track this year......»»
New EU project will standardise access to biodiversity data to empower policymakers
The magnitude and dynamics of the global biodiversity crisis are hard to quantify and require rapid, reliable and repeatable biodiversity monitoring data which decision makers can use to evaluate policy options. Such information—from local to globa.....»»
New method for fast, efficient and scalable cloud tomography
How do clouds shape the planet's future? Clouds are not just fluffy white shapes in the sky. They are vital for regulating the Earth's climate, as they influence the water cycle, atmospheric dynamics and energy balance. However, studying clouds is no.....»»
Temperature-dependent adaptations of whale shark vision
Researchers in Japan led by the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research, Kobe and Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, have discovered that whale shark vision has uniquely temperature-dependent adaptations unseen in any other lifeform. They ha.....»»
How miscommunication can be constructive during problem-solving in diverse groups
Failing to clearly communicate when problem solving can actually benefit groups that lack diversity, and the degree to which miscommunication helps or hinders the search for a solution is strongly based on factors such as team dynamics, according to.....»»
Microsoft’s Bing AI Chatbot is actually tempting users away from Google
Google sees a slight dip in users following Microsoft's Bing AI success, which may allude to a shift in established popularity dynamics......»»
Adtran and Satelles offer new levels of security for synchronization network infrastructure
Adtran and Satelles collaboration will enable operators of critical infrastructure to safeguard their timing networks with Satellite Time and Location (STL) technology. By integrating Satelles’ STL into its Oscilloquartz network synchronization pro.....»»
A super-resolution microscopy method for rapid differentiation of molecular structures in 3D
Super-resolution microscopy methods are essential for uncovering the structures of cells and the dynamics of molecules. Since researchers overcame the resolution limit of around 250 nanometers (while winning the 2014 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for thei.....»»
Tunable hybrid zeolites prepared by partial interconversion to create superior catalysts
The Laboratory of Molecular Nanotechnology (NANOMOL) of the University of Alicante (UA) has developed a new family of materials as a state-of-the-art opportunity for the chemical industry, renewables, and the reduction of pollutants. The finding, pub.....»»
EV impact: ADAS sensors
LiDAR, a light sensing technology that creates a 3D map of a car's surroundings, is used in partial automation as a short-term objective, and is set to help achieve fully autonomous vehicles on a long-term horizon. LiDAR can be divided into different.....»»
Microsoft aims to reduce “tedious” business tasks with new AI tools
LLM tech comes to Power Platform and Dynamics 365, courtesy of OpenAI partnership. Enlarge / An AI-generated illustration of a GPT-powered robot worker. (credit: Ars Technica) On Monday, Microsoft bundled ChatGPT-style A.....»»
Meta Quest Pro sees 33 percent price drop after less than five months
High-end headset goes from $1,500 to $1,000; Quest 2 gets partial price drop, too. Enlarge / The Meta Quest Pro. When we reviewed the Meta Quest Pro headset less than five months ago, we balked at the device's $1,500 pr.....»»
Do masks work? It’s a question of physics, biology, and behavior
A recent review from a prominent scientific source has reignited the debate over masks. Enlarge / Asian woman with protective face mask using smartphone while commuting in the urban bridge in city against crowd of people (credit:.....»»
Bridge between hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity of flax fiber offers breakthrough in multipurpose oil-water separation
The large number of oily wastewater discharges and oil spills are bringing about severe threats to environment and human health. Corresponding to this challenge, a number of functional materials have been developed and applied in oil-water separation.....»»
Millet and sorghum cultivation may provide an answer to rising levels of aridity linked to climate change
A study by researchers from the UPF Culture, Archaeology and Socio-Ecological Dynamics Research Group (CaSEs), recently published in the journal PLOS ONE, provides a global assessment of traditional small-scale farming practices for three of the worl.....»»
Bacteria rely on cooperation and evolution to defend against predatory protists, finds study
Eating and being eaten is a normal process in nature. These predator–prey dynamics help to stabilize ecosystems. It ensures that individual species do not become too abundant, controls their populations, and prevents damage caused by overpopulation.....»»
U.S. lithium strategy won"t be enough to meet climate goals, rivals
If the U.S. industry grows at its current pace, the country will obtain less than 30 percent of the economic value of cells used domestically, according to a report by Li-Bridge......»»
Synergistic interplay mechanism of dual active sites on bimetallic oxide for syngas conversion
Catalytic syngas conversion is the key route to bridge the gap between various carbon resources and essential chemicals. Oxide-zeolite (OXZEO) bifunctional catalysis is a new platform for this conversion......»»