An anomalous relativistic emission arising from the intense interaction of lasers with plasma mirrors
Interactions between intense laser pulses and plasma mirrors have been the focus of several recent physics studies due to the interesting effects they produce. Experiments have revealed that these interactions can generate a non-linear physical proce.....»»
Light-matter interaction: Broken symmetry drives polaritons
An international team of scientists provide an overview of the latest research on light-matter interactions. A team of scientists from the Fritz Haber Institute, the City University of New York, and the Universidad de Oviedo has published a comprehen.....»»
2023"s record heat partly driven by "mystery" process: NASA scientist
It's no secret human activity is warming the planet, driving more frequent and intense extreme weather events and transforming ecosystems at an extraordinary rate......»»
Critical GitLab flaw allows account takeover without user interaction, patch quickly! (CVE-2023-7028)
A critical vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE (CVE-2023-7028) can be easily exploited by attackers to reset GitLab user account passwords. While also vulnerable, users who have two-factor authentication enabled on their account are safe from account takeo.....»»
Study views the city as a multi-layered system in cultural heritage management
The intense changes in our modern society and the associated challenges are constantly increasing, not least due to the meta-crisis of climate change. Yet our approach to cultural heritage is still strongly influenced by the narrative of preservation.....»»
Extreme heat wave in East Antarctica driven by record-breaking "atmospheric river," analysis finds
Scientists have identified the intricate meteorological drivers that led to an intense heat wave across East Antarctica in from 15-19 March 2022. The heat wave, which affected an area of the size of India (3.3 million km2), was driven by the most int.....»»
Cummins agrees to U.S. record $2 billion Ram engine emissions settlement
The lawsuit said Cummins allegedly installed so-called 'defeat devices' to bypass or disable emissions controls such as emission sensors and onboard computers......»»
Cummins agrees to record $1.65 billion U.S. engine emissions settlement
The lawsuit said Cummins allegedly installed so-called 'defeat devices' to bypass or disable emissions controls such as emission sensors and onboard computers......»»
Webb finds signs of possible aurorae on isolated brown dwarf
Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have found a brown dwarf (an object more massive than Jupiter but smaller than a star) with infrared emission from methane, likely due to energy in its upper atmosphere. This is an unexpected discov.....»»
How black silicon, a prized material used in solar cells, gets its dark, rough edge
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have developed a new theoretical model explaining one way to make black silicon, an important material used in solar cells, light sensors, antibacterial surface.....»»
Why Hyundai and others are bullish on hydrogen
Hydrogen is gaining momentum, and not just with Hyundai at CES. Here's a roundup of coverage that showcases the promise, potential and practical barriers to hydrogen's rise as a zero-emission energy source......»»
EPA reviewing California"s 2035 EV sales mandate plan
California's rules set yearly rising zero emission vehicle requirements starting in 2026, which have been adopted by several states......»»
Breaking the 10-petawatt limit with a new laser amplification
Ultra-intense ultrashort lasers have a wide-ranging scope of applications, encompassing basic physics, national security, industrial service, and health care. In basic physics, such lasers have become a powerful tool for researching strong-field lase.....»»
Hunting for elusive tetraneutrons with thermal fission
The possible emission rate of particle-stable tetraneutron, a four-neutron system whose existence has been long debated within the scientific community, has been investigated by researchers from Tokyo Tech. They looked into tetraneutron emission from.....»»
Language-related misunderstanding at work: What it is, why it occurs and what organizations can do about it
Language is the foundation of human interaction. It plays a central role in facilitating effective communication by allowing people to express their thoughts, share essential information and establish connections with one another......»»
Uncovering how tiny plastics threaten our soil and health
In a study published online in Eco-Environment & Health, researchers from Zhejiang Shuren University and China Agricultural University have delved into the interaction of tiny plastics and soil, aiming to provide insights into the mechanisms and impl.....»»
A cat video highlighted a big year for lasers in space
NASA has invested more than $700 million in testing laser communications in space. Enlarge / Taters, the orange tabby cat of a Jet Propulsion Laboratory employee, stars in a video beamed from deep space by NASA's Psyche spacecraf.....»»
Korean artificial sun, KSTAR, completes divertor upgrades for long pulse operations
The Korean artificial sun, KSTAR, has completed divertor upgrades, allowing it to operate for extended periods sustaining high-temperature plasma over 100 million degrees......»»
Successful test paves the way for magnet production at CERN
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) needs specific types of magnets to tightly control the beams of particles at its collision points. Called final-focusing quadrupoles, these magnets are installed in the LHC's interaction regions around the experiments......»»
EVs, charging to take back seat at CES
Electric vehicles' presence at 2024 CES mirrors the market's growth slowdown......»»
Proposed U.S. hydrogen subsidy worth billions would include strict environmental safeguards
The U.S. guidance, which is still in draft form, has been the subject of intense lobbying in Washington over what kinds of projects will qualify......»»