Achieving dynamic imaging of interfacial electrochemistry
A research team led by Prof. Liu Xianwei from the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering of University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) has made progress in the dynamic imaging of interfac.....»»
New plasma instability sheds light on the nature of cosmic rays
Scientists from the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) have discovered a new plasma instability that promises to revolutionize our understanding of the origin of cosmic rays and their dynamic impact on galaxies......»»
Balancing AI advantages and risks in cybersecurity strategies
In this Help Net Security interview, Matt Holland, CEO of Field Effect, discusses achieving a balance for businesses between the advantages of using AI in their cybersecurity strategies and the risks posed by AI-enhanced cyber threats. Holland also e.....»»
Can tax credit rules drive EV adoption and spur U.S. battery supply chain?
Strict eligibility requirements in the Inflation Reduction Act's tax credit for new-EV purchases seek to encourage a transition to EVs and build up a domestic battery supply chain. But achieving one goal could hinder the other......»»
Daily deals Dec. 9: $699 Apple Watch Ultra 2, Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad $85, 45% off Google Pixel 7 Pro, more
Today's hottest deals include 30% off Master & Dynamic headphones, Speck iPhone 14 Pro cases for $5, an Apple Watch Series 6 for $175, 75% off a Jamo home cinema speaker pack, 51% off a 2022 65" Samsung 4K Smart TV, and more.Score a Magic Keyboard Fo.....»»
Research enables high-resolution imaging of moving objects using Fourier ptychographic imaging
Recently, a research team led by Prof. Wang Yingjian at Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), proposed an efficient method to implement Fourier ptychographic imaging technology for moving objects, which su.....»»
iPhone 15 vs 15 Pro: Everything that’s different and buyer’s guide
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are Apple’s latest and greatest devices. While the iPhone 15 Pro is naturally more feature-rich and powerful, it may be overkill for many. And the iPhone 15 has gained pro features of its own this year like the Dynamic I.....»»
X-ray method enables micron-resolution imaging of living organisms over long time periods
Researchers have developed an X-ray imaging technique that can produce detailed images of living organisms with a much lower X-ray dose than previously possible. The advance enables small organisms or other sensitive samples to be studied at high res.....»»
New technique enhances imaging of fluid-filled rocks, finds connection to microearthquakes
An international team of scientists led by Dr. Xin Liu, Assistant Professor of the Department of Earth Sciences, The University of Hong Kong (HKU), along with seismologists from the U.S. and China, has recently introduced a new method called ambient.....»»
Dynamic Island Diet: Calory app adds meal fasting feature with Live Activities and more
Funn Media makes some of our favorite health and fitness-focused apps, such as WaterMinder and Calory. The latter of those two has received a nice update this week that adds one of its most-requested user features: support for tracking fasts. mor.....»»
DoorDash finally starts delivering Live Activities and Dynamic Island order tracking
Over a year after the Dynamic Island and Live Activities first launched alongside the iPhone 14 last year, DoorDash is joining the fun. The popular food delivery service is now slowly rolling out support for tracking orders via the Dynamic Island and.....»»
"Wonka" review: Can Timothée Chalamet win over the haters?
The golden ticket at the end of a year of dynamic cinema. The naysayers were wrong. Wonka is wonderful. Now, admittedly, some cynicism around Wonka was warranted. Initially sold as a prequel to Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factor.....»»
Q&A: Unveiling a new era of imaging—engineers lead breakthrough microscopy techniques
When microscopes struggle to pick up faint signals, it's like trying to spot subtle details in a painting or photograph without your glasses. For researchers, this makes it difficult to catch the small things happening in cells or other materials. In.....»»
Breakthroughs in nanosized contrast agents and drug carriers through self-folding molecules
Self-folding polymers containing gadolinium forming nanosized complexes could be the key to enhanced magnetic resonance imaging and next-generation drug delivery, as demonstrated by scientists at Tokyo Tech. Thanks to their small size, low toxicity,.....»»
Why weather in games is getting more realistic
Dynamic weather is a rumoured feature in GTA 6. But what is it, and what does it mean for players?.....»»
Low emissions and economic survival—countries in the global south aren"t getting a fair deal
In 2015, more than 140 countries signed up to the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. For countries in the global south this is a huge task. On the one hand, they have committed to low emissions. On the other their economic survival depends.....»»
Researchers extend non-line-of-sight imaging towards longer wavelengths
Emerging technologies for non-line-of-sight imaging can detect objects even if they are around a corner or behind a wall. In new work, researchers use a new type of detector to extend this method from visible light into near and mid-infrared waveleng.....»»
Achieving multicolor persistent and photostimulated luminescence through trap distribution engineering
Electron-trapping materials (ETMs) with persistent luminescence (PersL) or photostimulated luminescence (PSL) hold great promise for versatile applications, due to their distinctive characteristics of energy harvesting and controllable release......»»
Telescopes didn"t always play nicely with each other. That"s about to change
Those readers who have dabbled with astronomical imaging will be familiar with the technique of taking multiple images and then stacking them together to improve the strength of the signal, yielding better images. Taking this technique further many r.....»»
Antarctica"s ancient ice sheets foreshadow dynamic changes in Earth"s future
Nineteen million years ago, during a time known as the early Miocene, massive ice sheets in Antarctica rapidly and repeatedly grew and receded. The Miocene is widely considered a potential analog for Earth's climate in the coming century, should huma.....»»
Researchers identify dynamic behavior of key SARS-CoV-2 accessory protein
Researchers at Kanazawa University report in the Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters high-speed atomic force microscopy studies that shed light on the possible role of the open reading frame 6 (ORF6) protein in COVID-19 symptoms......»»