A vacuum-ultraviolet laser with submicrometer spot for spatially resolved photoemission spectroscopy
If vacuum ultraviolet lasers can be focused into a small beam spot, it will allow investigation of mesoscopic materials and structures and enable the manufacture of nano-objects with excellent precision. Towards this goal, Scientist in China invented.....»»
Ce-doped yttria transparent ceramic: A new ultraviolet-shielding material for extreme conditions
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation can break most of the chemical bonds in organic matter, and prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light can cause significant harm to humans and objects. In response, UV-shielding materials have been developed to fulfill variou.....»»
NASA, JAXA bounce laser beam between moon"s surface and lunar orbit
NASA's LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) has twice transmitted a laser pulse to a cookie-sized retroreflector aboard JAXA's (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) SLIM lander on the moon and received a return signal......»»
California a botanical and climate change hot spot
From coastal redwoods and Joshua trees to golden poppies and sagebrush, California is a global botanical hotspot. It's also a place confronted with extreme heat, wildfires and crumbling coastlines......»»
Apple Loses Top 5 Spot in China versus Local Brands
Apple loses ground abroad. The post Apple Loses Top 5 Spot in China versus Local Brands appeared first on Phandroid. Perhaps it was bound to happen sometime – after countless years basking in the spotlight, it looks like Apple has no.....»»
iCloud Private Relay outage resolved, but XCode Cloud issues remain
A lengthy iCloud Private Relay outage was finally resolved on Sunday morning, according to Apple’s status page – but problems with XCode Cloud remain. Many users had to disable iCloud Private Relay when the service became slow or completely un.....»»
iCloud Private Relay outage finally resolved
An unknown iCloud Private Relay issue that was affecting Safari users on iPhone has now been resolved after several days.Apple's iCloud Private Relay encrypts user data to protect privacyFirst reported on July 26, the problem was making iCloud Privat.....»»
Are you a workaholic? Here’s how to spot the signs
Psychologists now view an out-of-control compulsion to work as an addiction. Enlarge (credit: Bill Varie/Getty Images) An accountant who fills out spreadsheets at the beach, a dog groomer who always has time for one more.....»»
Raman spectroscopy offers new insights into ionic liquid acidity
Researchers at the University of Liège have for the first time determined the acidity of ionic liquids using Raman spectroscopy, thanks to Hammett acidity functions. This advance promises to revolutionize our understanding and use of these organic s.....»»
The Echo Dot with Clock has been discontinued
The Echo Dot with Clock is no longer available, with the Echo Spot now serving as Amazon's compact smart speaker with a built-in display......»»
Save your data on printable magnetic devices? New laser technique"s twist might make this reality
The proliferation of all things digital doesn't mean that printing technology is no longer relevant. In fact, printing technology is required to make the semiconductors necessary for the digital world. And as an Osaka Metropolitan University-led team.....»»
This Roomba deal cuts the price of the j7+ nearly in half
The iRobot Roomba j7+, a self-emptying robot vacuum with mapping technology, is available from Amazon for nearly half-price at $430, but likely not for long......»»
How to reset the Echo Spot
Here's how to reset the Echo Spot and restore its factory settings if you're running into issues or prepping to sell your device,.....»»
NASA streams first 4K video from aircraft to space station and back
A team at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland has streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International Space Station and back for the first time using optical (laser) communications. The feat was part of a series of tests on new tech.....»»
Spatially decoupling bromide-mediated process boosts propylene oxide electrosynthesis
A research team led by Prof. Zeng Jie and Geng Zhigang from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), utilized bromide as a reaction medium to spatially decouple the electrolysis process and propyl.....»»
Sensing ultraviolet light with the help of molecular switches
The old saying "the dose makes the poison" also holds true for ultraviolet (UV) light. While UV light is essential for vitamin D production, it is also important in phototherapy, several industrial processes, and plant growth. It also has harmful eff.....»»
Organic polymer blend microspheres exhibit ultra-low threshold lasing with highest reported quality factor
Researchers at IMDEA Nanociencia have fabricated high quality microspheres from conjugated organic polymer blends with excellent lasing properties. The laser emission of the microspheres has the highest quality factor reported to date, Q>18,000......»»
Astronomers discover technique to spot AI fakes using galaxy-measurement tools
Researchers use technique to quantify eyeball reflections that often reveal deepfake images. Enlarge / Researchers write, "In this image, the person on the left (Scarlett Johansson) is real, while the person on the right is AI-ge.....»»
Echo Spot vs. Echo Show 5: Is the new Echo Spot the better smart device?
The Echo Spot and Echo Show 5 carry similar price tags and offer many of the same features, but there are a handful of key differences. Here's what to know......»»
Study deciphers intricate 3D structure of DNA aptamer for disease theranostics
In a study published in PNAS, a research team has resolved the first high-resolution structure of the sgc8c DNA aptamer that targets protein tyrosine kinase 7 (PTK7), engineered two optimal sgc8c variants for disease theranostics efficiently, and rev.....»»
How to customize the Echo Spot display
The Echo Spot is a highly customizable smart alarm clock. Here's how to adjust the Echo Spot clock face, enable Night Mode, change its color, and more......»»