A new way to control atomic interactions
In a new study, Stanford researchers demonstrate how to manipulate atoms so they interact with an unprecedented degree of control. Using precisely delivered light and magnetic fields, the researchers programmed a straight line of atoms into treelike.....»»
Specially designed transistors allow researchers to "hear" defects in a promising nanomaterial
An international research team led by NYU Tandon School of Engineering and KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) has pioneered a new technique to identify and characterize atomic-scale defects in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), a.....»»
The "Club Med" lesson: How service organizations can improve employee well-being and enhance the work experience
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University and EM Lyon have published a new Journal of Marketing study that describes how, under certain conditions, customer interactions can rejuvenate service employees......»»
Researchers synthesize carbon nanotubes with precise chirality
Researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in the synthesis of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) by developing a novel catalyst that allows for precise control over their atomic arrangement, known as chirality. This advancement paves the way for the.....»»
Alan Wake 2’s Lake House DLC takes cues from Annihilation and Alien
Alan Wake 2's final expansion, The Lake House, is out today. We spoke to Remedy about how it brought the world of Alan Wake and Control together for the DLC......»»
De"Longhi"s new fully manual coffee machine lets you call the shots
From grinding to steaming, you're in control.....»»
Your Google TV can now control smart home devices
The new Google TV update turns it from an entertainment system into a command center for your entire smart home......»»
Oz battles Sofia for control of Gotham in The Penguin’s fiery midseason trailer
In the mid-season trailer for HBO's The Penguin, the war for Gotham heats up between Oz Cobb and Sofia Falcone......»»
iPhone 16 and iOS 18 could spur a new wave of Android switchers
At this point, you’ve probably read a lot about the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. You don’t need me to recap new features like the Camera Control, bigger screens, upgraded Ultra Wide camera, or better battery life. I’ll offer some of those thoug.....»»
How iPhone 16 and iOS 18 could spur a new wave of Android switchers
At this point, you’ve probably read a lot about the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. You don’t need me to recap new features like the Camera Control, bigger screens, upgraded Ultra Wide camera, or better battery life. I’ll offer some of those thoug.....»»
Discovery of key protein for biosynthesis of plant defense steroids could enhance pest control strategies
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology have identified GAME15 as a key protein that regulates the biosynthesis of both steroidal glycoalkaloids and steroidal saponins in plants of the genus Solanum......»»
New benchmark helps solve the hardest quantum problems
From subatomic particles to complex molecules, quantum systems hold the key to understanding how the universe works. But there's a catch: when you try to model these systems, that complexity quickly spirals out of control—just imagine trying to pre.....»»
A surprise standalone Control multiplayer game is coming next year
Remedy capped off the Xbox Partner Preview with the surprise announcement of FBC: Firebreak, a co-op game in the Control universe......»»
New technique enhances precision in measuring short-lived atomic nuclei
Researchers at the Heavy Ion Research Facility in Lanzhou (HIRFL-CSR) have introduced a technique, Tune-IMS, designed to improve the precision of isochronous mass spectrometry (IMS) in measuring short-lived atomic nuclei. The development offers refin.....»»
New study shows how innovation helps new brands stay "on brand"
Over the last several years, Roomba, a brand of robotic vacuum cleaners made by the company iRobot, has grown to control 20% of the vacuum market overall, gaining ground on long-time legacy brands like Hoover, Dyson and Black & Decker......»»
Israel-Iran and the nine stages of how conflicts can escalate and get out of control
Tensions are running high in the Middle East. The murderous attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7 2023 kicked off a spiral of violence in the region. That has culminated, a year later, in Israel mounting a ground invasion of Lebanon. The invasion, w.....»»
Microsoft is backtracking on its Copilot key
Microsoft is giving users more control as to what they can do with the Copilot key on keyboards and might even let users have it open other apps......»»
The Mpox Response Has Learned from HIV/AIDS History
Tools and networks that have helped control HIV/AIDS are now working against mpox.....»»
Leap Seconds May Be Abandoned by the World’s Timekeepers
We have been adding “leap seconds” to time kept by our atomic clocks, but soon we may have to subtract one. Are the tiny adjustments worth the bother?.....»»
The neutron lifetime problem—and its possible solution
Neutrons are among the basic building blocks of matter. As long as they are part of a stable atomic nucleus, they can stay there for arbitrary periods of time. However, the situation is different for free neutrons: They decay—after about 15 minutes.....»»
Oppo previews Find X8’s shutter button, works just like iPhone 16 Camera Control [Video]
Oppo is adding a new feature to its upcoming Find X8, with a shutter button that works exactly like Apple’s new “Camera Control” feature on iPhone 16. more….....»»