Actively reducing noise by ionizing air
Did you know that wires can be used to ionize air to make a loudspeaker? Simply put, it's possible to generate sound by creating an electric field in a set of parallel wires, aka a plasma transducer, strong enough to ionize the air particles. The cha.....»»
Study: Gardening good for the soul, until the pressure grows
What if one of the things known for helping and reducing stress and anxiety, becomes such a commitment, it leads to burn-out?.....»»
Quantum dark states lead to an advantage in noise reduction
While atomic clocks are already the most precise timekeeping devices in the universe, physicists are working hard to improve their accuracy even further. One way is by leveraging spin-squeezed states in clock atoms......»»
Balancing “super app” ambitions with privacy
When Elon Musk’s ambitions to transform X into an “everything app” were divulged last year, he joined several companies known to be exploring or actively working on developing super apps, suggesting there’s clearly a niche to be filled. In fa.....»»
Q4 new-vehicle gross profits drop for big 6 public auto dealers
High interest rates, more expensive vehicles and a steadier post-pandemic supply chain are reducing new-vehicle gross profit, but it is still higher than pre-pandemic levels. That could change by year end......»»
Belgian researchers provide a strong boost to sustainable agriculture
Much has been written about the European Climate law and the European Nitrate Directive. Besides social concerns, drastically reducing greenhouse gases by 2030 and structurally lowering the use of nitrogen in agriculture poses significant challenges......»»
AirPods for Android? Google Pixel Buds Pro are 25% off today
The Google Pixel Pro wireless earbuds, which offer active noise cancellation and a battery life of up to 11 hours on a single charge, are $50 off from Amazon......»»
Genome sequencing unveils mutational impacts of radiation on mammalian cells
The recent release of the wastewater from Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster stirred apprehension regarding the health implications of radiation exposure. Classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, ionizing radiation has long been associated with various ca.....»»
Nanomedicine paves the way for new treatments for spinal cord injury
In a study published in Advanced Materials, researchers have demonstrated that an innovative nano-vector (nanogel), which they developed, is able to deliver anti-inflammatory drugs in a targeted manner into glial cells actively involved in the evolut.....»»
A "quantum leap" at room temperature: Ultra-low noise system achieves optical squeezing
In the realm of quantum mechanics, the ability to observe and control quantum phenomena at room temperature has long been elusive, especially on a large or "macroscopic" scale. Traditionally, such observations have been confined to environments near.....»»
How to install a CPU cooler to lower temperatures and noise levels
Installing a CPU cooler is relatively straightforward if you have the right tools to hand. Here's how to do it in just a few steps......»»
Every Noise at Once innovative music encyclopedia threatened by Spotify layoff
Last year was a pretty brutal time for many Spotify employees, with thousands of jobs cut in three separate rounds of layoffs. But the loss of one particular engineer is threatening the future of the innovative music encyclopedia Every Noise at Once.....»»
Best Sony WH-1000XM5 deals: Save $70 on the wireless headphones
We've found the best Sony WH-1000XM5 deal, so if you want to get the noise-canceling wireless headphones for cheaper than usual, you shouldn't miss this chance......»»
Best Bose QuietComfort Ultra deals: Save $50 on the headphones
If you're interested in the Bose QuietComfort Ultra noise-canceling headphones, grab the discount from the best Bose QuietComfort Ultra deal that we've found......»»
Attackers injected novel DSLog backdoor into 670 vulnerable Ivanti devices (CVE-2024-21893)
Hackers are actively exploiting a vulnerability (CVE-2024-21893) in Ivanti Connect Secure, Policy Secure and Neurons for ZTA to inject a “previously unknown and interesting backdoor” dubbed DSLog. CVE-2024-21893 patches and exploitation I.....»»
Get Bang & Olufsen’s Portal gaming headset while it’s 66% off
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal gaming headset, featuring active noise cancellation and Dolby Atmos surround sound, is down to just $170 from Amazon's Woot......»»
Apple looking into Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2 "ghost touches" issue
Apple is actively investigating a problem with the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, with an internal memo confirming it is looking into "ghost touches" of the display.Apple Watch Series 9The Apple Watch display is the main way of interac.....»»
Beats Studio Buds deal: Save $65 on the true wireless earbuds
The Beats Studio Buds offer active noise cancellation and up to 24 hours of usage with their charging case. They're on sale from Amazon's Woot for just $85......»»
Tekion CEO Jay Vijayan discusses installation backlog, IPO rumors
The Tekion leader and co-founder said the company has made great strides reducing DMS installation backlogs. He also confirmed hopes for an IPO......»»
Study aims to provide middle ground for costs associated with reducing greenhouse gas emissions
As the world gradually transitions to making meaningful reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, one of the most crucial questions that needs to be answered is how much that change is going to cost......»»
Scientists develop new molecular system made from abundant element manganese for photooxidation
Highly reducing or oxidizing photocatalysts are a fundamental challenge in photochemistry. Only a few transition metal complexes with Earth-abundant metal ions have so far advanced to excited state oxidants, including chromium, iron, and cobalt. All.....»»