A new spintronic phenomenon: Chiral-spin rotation found in non-collinear antiferromagnet
Researchers at Tohoku University and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) have discovered a new spintronic phenomenon—a persistent rotation of chiral-spin structure......»»
Ocean current comes to the rescue for Pacific island reefs
Marine heatwaves are emerging as a key impact of climate change and pose a particularly significant threat to corals that form the backbone of coral reefs. Researchers have now identified a phenomenon that could help coral reef managers better plan a.....»»
Researchers achieve coherent control of two-dimensional material solid-state spin defects
A team led by Prof. Guo Guangcan, with the collaborative efforts from Wigner Research Centre for Physics, revealed a new approach to discovering a new spin defect with an excellent probability of 85% and achieved coherent control of an ultrabright si.....»»
For experimental physicists, quantum frustration leads to fundamental discovery
A team of physicists, including University of Massachusetts assistant professor Tigran Sedrakyan, recently announced in the journal Nature that they have discovered a new phase of matter. Called the "chiral Bose-liquid state," the discovery opens a n.....»»
Our beloved Acer Chromebook Spin 714 just dropped $200
Best Buy takes $200 off the excellent Acer Chromebook Spin 714, one of our favorite ChromeOS 2-in-1 laptops.....»»
You can Now Pre-Register for Final Fantasy Ever Crisis on Android
The title will follow an episodic format, which encompasses the events of Final Fantasy VII, as well as several other spin-off games in the series. After being pushed back several times for a final release, it looks like Final Fantasy fans.....»»
Large Android Tablets: 9 Best Large Android Tablets of 2023 | Reviews & Buyer’s Guide
Is your laptop too bulky for work projects or enjoying movies on the go? Using tablets as a lighter and travel-friendly alternative to laptops and heavy computers is not a new phenomenon. Some people might even prefer to replace laptops permane.....»»
My new favorite iPhone trick automatically toggles iPhone rotation lock for specific apps
Everyone and their grandmother, who might have just received an iPhone and is still getting used to it, probably hate one iOS quirk that Apple … The post My new favorite iPhone trick automatically toggles iPhone rotation lock for specific apps.....»»
Searching for new particle: Discovering axions could help answer one of the most puzzling questions in physics
One of the most high-profile mysteries in physics today is what scientists refer to as the "Strong CP Problem." Stemming from the puzzling phenomenon that neutrons do not interact with electric fields despite being made up of quarks—smaller, fundam.....»»
Phonons can be chiral: Study claims to settle the debate
Findings published in Nature settle the dispute: phonons can be chiral. This fundamental concept, discovered using circular X-ray light, sees phonons twisting like a corkscrew through quartz......»»
Study finds different nitrogen saturation thresholds in a temperate steppe
Nitrogen saturation refers to the phenomenon that the net primary productivity of an ecosystem—a fundamental ecosystem function and also a measure of carbon (and energy) sequestration by the ecosystem—tends to initially increase with increasing n.....»»
Hands on with Apple"s new 15-inch MacBook Air at WWDC
Apple unveiled the long-rumored 15-inch MacBook Air at WWDC and I was on hand at Apple Park to take the new portable laptop for a spin.Editing on the 15-inch MacBook AirThe New MacBook Air doesn't look dissimilar from the existing MacBook Air. Just,.....»»
A novel green photoreactor for the synthesis of desirable chiral enantiomers
Chirality of molecules is a crucial consideration in drug development as the enantiomeric purity of a compound can significantly impact its pharmacological properties. Chiral molecules possess mirror-image enantiomers that can exhibit distinct pharma.....»»
Unraveling brood parasitism in predatory mites
Several animal species display brood care, a phenomenon where 'caring' parents provide their offspring with food and protection against predators. However, there are many others that prefer not to do this, and instead sneak in their eggs with those o.....»»
Scientists propose novel method to estimate human-caused heat emission
Why are cities usually warmer than rural areas? Scientist have long known that cities retain heat more than rural areas, a phenomenon known as urban heat island (UHI), which is largely due to the impact of anthropogenic heating, or human-caused heati.....»»
The Red Wedding at 10: How the groundbreaking episode changed Game of Thrones forever
The Red Wedding turns 10 this month, making it a perfect time to look back at the defining moment where Game of Thrones became a television phenomenon......»»
Examining domain walls in magnetic nanowires
Magnetic domains walls are known to be a source of electrical resistance due to the difficulty for transport electron spins to follow their magnetic texture. This phenomenon holds potential for utilization in spintronic devices, where the electrical.....»»
NASA looks back at 50 years of gamma-ray burst science
Fifty years ago, on June 1, 1973, astronomers around the world were introduced to a powerful and perplexing new phenomenon called GRBs (gamma-ray bursts). Today sensors on orbiting satellites like NASA's Swift and Fermi missions detect a GRB somewher.....»»
Close relative of aperiodic tile "the hat" found to be a true chiral aperiodic monotile
Mathematicians from Yorkshire University, the University of Cambridge, the University of Waterloo and the University of Arkansas have one-upped themselves by finding a close relative of "the hat," a unique geometric shape that does not repeat itself.....»»
10 of the best turntable accessories for vinyl supremacy
Whether you’re a wedding DJ or an audiophile, these eight killer accessories will keep your vinyl clean, protected, and tip-top order for your next spin sesh......»»
Rivian cancels "tank turn" feature to prevent trail abuse
CEO RJ Scaringe says the R1T pickup can spin like a tank — as shown in a viral 2019 video — but the potential for environmental damage is too great......»»