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.....»»
Bringing environmental justice to disadvantaged communities
Not all communities in the United States face the same risks for environmental problems such as air pollution, noise and wastewater. But how can federal agencies fairly identify which areas deserve the most help?.....»»
Sol-gel transition effect based on thermosensitive hydrogel shows promised for photo-assisted uranium extraction
To achieve carbon reduction goals, reducing emissions is crucial, and nuclear power plays a key role in providing reliable, low-carbon electricity, aiding carbon neutrality. However, the nuclear industry faces the significant challenge of managing ur.....»»
Rumor: AirPods Pro 3 coming ‘soon’ with ‘much better’ noise cancellation
While Apple is expected to announce AirPods 4 at its special event next month, the company is also working on new AirPods Pro. A new rumor today suggests that AirPods Pro 3 will offer “much better” active noise cancellation, with a release coming.....»»
AirPods Pro rumored to get better Digital ANC in next update
Apple's next generation of AirPods Pro is rumored to get a big boost with a new digital active noise cancellation system, which may improve on the existing offering.AirPods Pro 2Apple's special event on September 9 is likely to have a number of launc.....»»
Chinese Gaofen-7 satellite enhances precision in forest height measurement
Scientists have developed a method to measure forest heights using advanced satellite technology, significantly reducing the need for labor-intensive fieldwork. A study published on July 29 in the Journal of Remote Sensing by a team of international.....»»
Widespread culling of crocodiles is not an effective way to stop attacks on humans, study shows
Education and community awareness, removal of problem animals and exclusion areas are significantly more effective in reducing saltwater crocodile attacks in the Northern Territory than a widespread culling program to reduce crocodile numbers, accord.....»»
Week in review: PostgreSQL databases under attack, new Chrome zero-day actively exploited
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: PostgreSQL databases under attack Poorly protected PostgreSQL databases running on Linux machines are being compromised by cryptojacking attackers......»»
Breaking boundaries: The unexpected routes of minerals in crop growth
Imagine plants not just sipping nutrients dissolved in water, but actually munching on tiny mineral particles straight from the soil. A study sheds light on how wheat and lettuce aren't just passive feeders—they actively grab, transport, and utiliz.....»»
QNAP releases QTS 5.2 to prevent data loss from ransomware threats
QNAP has released the QTS 5.2 NAS operating system. A standout feature of this release is the debut of Security Center, which actively monitors file activities and thwarts ransomware threats. Additionally, system security receives a boost with the in.....»»
New Chrome zero-day actively exploited, patch quickly! (CVE-2024-7971)
A new Chrome zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-7971) exploited by attackers in the wild has been fixed by Google. About CVE-2024-7971 CVE-2024-7971 is a high-severity vulnerability caused by a type confusion weakness in V8, the open-source JavaScript.....»»
Fighting coastal erosion with electricity
New research from Northwestern University has systematically proven that a mild zap of electricity can strengthen a marine coastline for generations—greatly reducing the threat of erosion in the face of climate change and rising sea levels......»»
What really drives consumers to sign up for community-supported agriculture?
As industrialized food markets harm the environment, sustainable food systems emerge as an effective solution. This includes reducing the distance between where the food is produced and consumed, ensuring that people eat locally produced food. One pr.....»»
A maximally entangled quantum state with a fixed spectrum does not exist in the presence of noise, mathematician claims
For more than 20 years, quantum researchers have wondered whether a quantum system can have maximum entanglement in the presence of noise. A mathematician from Spain recently answered the question: No......»»
Research shows reducing future global flooding hinges on cutting greenhouse gas emissions
Pioneering research forecasts that worldwide flooding is likely to be significantly worse in future decades if countries fail to meet official pledges to cut carbon emissions......»»
OnePlus Buds Pro 3 launch with a $30 discount
OnePlus has a new set of noise-canceling wireless earbuds, but that's about all we know so far......»»
iPhone 16 launch will see Apple hit major milestone in reducing dependence on China
Apple will this year hit a major milestone in its efforts to reduce its manufacturing dependence on China, according to a new report today. When the iPhone 16 line-up launches, both Pro models will be made in India within weeks of launch, somethin.....»»
0-day in Windows driver exploited by North Korean hackers to deliver rootkit (CVE-2024-38193)
CVE-2024-38193, an actively exploited zero-day that Microsoft patched earlier this month, has been leveraged by North Korean hackers to install a rootkit on targets’ computers, Gen Digital researchers have revealed. About CVE-2024-38193 CVE-202.....»»
Grab the Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones at a 25% discount today!
The excellent Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are currently on sale with a 25% discount, so what are you waiting for? The post Grab the Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones at a 25% discount today! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
New insights on how bird flu crosses the species barrier
In recent years, public health measures, surveillance, and vaccination have helped bring about significant progress in reducing the impact of seasonal flu epidemics, caused by human influenza viruses A and B. However, a possible outbreak of avian inf.....»»
New $72 million battery testing lab near Detroit expands UL Solutions global capabilities
UL Solutions, the 130-year-old testing organization, opened its $72 million Detroit area battery lab Aug. 7 with the aim of reducing electric vehicle fires......»»