A new optical metamaterial makes true one-way glass possible
A new approach has allowed researchers at Aalto University to create a kind of metamaterial that has so far been beyond the reach of existing technologies. Unlike natural materials, metamaterials and metasurfaces can be tailored to have specific elec.....»»
Anker’s Soundcore Life Q20 Headphones are on sale for up to 30% Less!
The Q20 heapdhones pack some neat features. The post Anker’s Soundcore Life Q20 Headphones are on sale for up to 30% Less! appeared first on Phandroid. Good-sounding audio doesn’t need to be expensive – this is true with.....»»
Researchers develop framework for databasing properties of crystal defects
Point defects (e.g. missing, extra or swapped atoms) in crystalline materials often determine the actual electronic and optical response of a given material. For example, controlled substitutions in semiconductors like silicon are the backbone of mod.....»»
Humane AI Founders Reportedly Looking for Buyer after Disastrous Launch
If true, Humane might have a tough time trying to find a new home for its flagship product. The post Humane AI Founders Reportedly Looking for Buyer after Disastrous Launch appeared first on Phandroid. Remember the Humane AI pin? For those.....»»
Biodiversity in crabs: More than counting species
Biodiversity is often equated with species numbers. A team led by LMU zoologist Professor Carolin Haug has shown that matters are a good deal more complicated than that. The researchers compared the shield shapes of "true" crabs (Brachyura) and "fals.....»»
Quantum photonic technologies set to be more reliable with new interferometer
An increasing number of emerging quantum applications operate using optical technologies. Essentially, photons carry information at the speed of light and over long distances, making them good candidates for fast and secure communications and quantum.....»»
Streamlined microcomb design provides control with the flip of a switch
Light measurement devices called optical frequency combs have revolutionized metrology, spectroscopy, atomic clocks, and other applications. Yet challenges with developing frequency comb generators at a microchip scale have limited their use in every.....»»
Glass half empty? What climate change means for Canada"s wine industry
Wine has long been synonymous with good times, celebration and an appreciation of the finer things in life......»»
Artificial nanomagnets inspire mechanical system with memory capability
An international research team including Los Alamos National Laboratory and Tel Aviv University has developed a unique, mechanical metamaterial that, like a computer following instructions, can remember the order of actions performed on it. Named Cha.....»»
Neutrons open window to explore space glass
Thanks to human ingenuity and zero gravity, we reap important benefits from science in space. Consider smart phones with built-in navigation systems and cameras......»»
A pest of our own making: Revealing the true origins of the not-so-German cockroach
German cockroaches thrive in buildings all over the world. They're one of the most common cockroach species, causing trouble for people both here and overseas. But in nature, they're nowhere to be found......»»
iPhone 16 Pro rumored to get hugely better ultra-wide sensor & optical zoom
Rumors of major camera changes to the iPhone 16 Pro lineup continue, with a leaker insisting there will be an ultra-wide sensor update and one for the telephoto's zoom.Rear cameras of the iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro MaxApple regularly makes u.....»»
Researchers identify the principle behind "soft mechanoluminescent complex"
A research team collaborated to identify the principle of an eco-friendly energy-based soft mechanoluminescent complex that emits light without batteries. It is expected to be applied in various fields, such as optical sensors, artificial skin, and d.....»»
Rumors Suggest that Sony is Developing a “True” PSP Successor
Sony might be working on a newer, more "traditional" handheld. The post Rumors Suggest that Sony is Developing a “True” PSP Successor appeared first on Phandroid. Sony’s launch of the PS Portal months ago was a rather unc.....»»
Seeing the color of entangled photons in molecular systems
Spectroscopy is the study of how matter absorbs and emits light and other radiation. It allows scientists to study the structure of atoms and molecules, including the energy levels of their electrons. Classical optical spectroscopy relies on the way.....»»
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Rigid approach to teaching phonics is "joyless" and is failing children in England, experts warn
Experts have released robust research to show that phonics should be taught hand-in-hand with reading and writing to encourage true literacy and a love of reading, not through narrow synthetic phonics......»»
Iso-propagation vortices: Optical multiplexing for unprecedented information capacity
The future of optical communications just got brighter. In a development reported in Advanced Photonics, researchers from Nanjing University have introduced iso-propagation vortices (IPVs), a novel concept that offers a solution to a long-standing ch.....»»
Samsung shades Apple with "Creativity cannot be crushed" ad after iPad promo backlash
After Apple released a tone-deaf promo for its iPad Pro, Samsung responded with its own ad touting the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra as the true friend to creatives. Samsung has capitalized on backlash from Apple's tone-deaf iPad Pro ad with a message of.....»»
This $7 app doubled the performance of my gaming PC — seriously
It sounds too good to be true, but Lossless Scaling, a $7 app on Steam, can double your frame rate in almost any game......»»
This is the one AI feature from Google I/O 2024 I can’t wait to use
Whether you love it or hate it, AI is all the rage right now. This was especially true at Google I/O 2024, where one particular AI feature stole my attention......»»