ATLAS experiment measures top quark polarization
Unique among its peers is the top quark—a fascinating particle that the scientific community has been studying in detail since the 90s. Its large mass makes it the only quark to decay before forming bound states (a process known as hadronisation) a.....»»
Nissan may start exporting from China as sales slump
CEO Makoto Uchida says Nissan had not yet decided on an export plan or determined a target market for China-made product. But he says Nissan must consider emergency measures to boost business in China, where sales slumped 46 percent in the quarter......»»
Boeing has now lost $1.1 billion on Starliner, with no crew flight in sight
"We're not really ready to talk about a launch opportunity yet." Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner is seen atop an Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) A difficult summer.....»»
Nissan eyes exporting more from China as sales slump
CEO Makoto Uchida says Nissan had not yet decided on an export plan or determined a target market for China-made product. But he says Nissan must consider emergency measures to boost business in China, where sales slumped 46 percent in the quarter......»»
Enhancing image quality with broadband achromatic and polarization-insensitive metalenses
Precise control of light is a crucial requirement in optical imaging, sensing, and communication. Traditional lenses employed for the purpose have limitations, necessitating more precise and compact solutions. To address this need, researchers have d.....»»
YouTube Shorts comments are changing
In a move to get more engagement, YouTube Shorts are running an experiment to see what content can be generated from the comments section. YouTube is making a bold move to compete with TikTok’s popular features by introducing a new e.....»»
On-chip infrared circular polarization detector with ultrahigh discrimination
Polarization, as a primary physical quantity of light, is of great interest to almost all optical sciences and technologies. Along with linear polarization detection, circular polarization (or light ellipticity) detection is essential for chiral mole.....»»
Amazon is getting ready to launch a lot of broadband satellites
Amazon unveils satellite facility in Florida, may switch prototype launch to Atlas V Enlarge / Artist's illustration of Amazon's Kuiper satellite processing facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. (credit: Amazon) Withi.....»»
ATLAS sets record precision on Higgs boson"s mass
In the 11 years since its discovery at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the Higgs boson has become a central avenue for shedding light on the fundamental structure of the universe. Precise measurements of the properties of this special particle are a.....»»
Best Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus cases to buy in 2023
Charge your Galaxy Tab S8+ quick and anytime with these fast chargers. Samsung has done a number of things right with the Galaxy Tab S8+ which makes it worth the purchase. The tablet has an AMOLED display that measures 12.4 inches in size a.....»»
An even closer look at the "doubly magic" tin-100 nucleus
In a new paper published in Physical Review Letters, researchers working at CERN's ISOLDE facility describe how an upgrade to the ISOLTRAP experiment has allowed them to determine the energy necessary to bring the atomic nucleus of indium-99 from its.....»»
Spontaneous quasi-crystal self-assembly observed using tiny vibrating magnetic spheres
A team of physicists at Université Paris-Saclay has, for the first time, observed spontaneous quasi-crystal self-assembly. The observation occurred during an experiment they were conducting with tiny vibrating magnetic spheres. The team has written.....»»
Single-cell atlas of the human kidney provides new resources to study kidney disease
What causes certain individuals who experience a sudden decline in kidney function to develop kidney disease while others recover? A new study co-led by bioengineers at the University of California San Diego could provide detailed insight—at the le.....»»
Cybersecurity measures SMBs should implement
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are targeted by cyberattackers as much as large companies, the 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) has revealed; here are some cybersecurity controls they should prioritize. Company size does.....»»
The legacy of past disturbance shapes coastal forest soil stability
Coastal forests are increasingly exposed to the effects of climate change and sea level rise. However, scientists have an incomplete understanding of what this means for soil stability. An experiment has examined how soil might change when transplant.....»»
Quick grants from tech billionaires aim to speed up science research. But not all scientists approve
In March 2020, an experiment in science philanthropy was hatched in the span of a five-minute call......»»
Immigration polarizes the right, and climate change polarizes the left: Study reveals Europe"s fault lines
The analysis of a representative survey conducted in ten European countries shows that affective polarization is at its greatest when it comes to "climate change" and "immigration.".....»»
Empowering farmers to save native ecosystems in agricultural landscapes
With less than 5% of native vegetation remaining on private properties and roadsides on the Yorke Peninsula of South Australia, University of South Australia researchers are calling for dramatic changes to land management measures in order to retain.....»»
Droplet levitation: A new way to explore airborne viruses and microorganisms
Self-sustained levitation of millimeter-sized droplets was recently discovered by researchers at Tyumen State University, in Russia, during an experiment to select combinations of immiscible liquids, which don't form homogeneous mixtures......»»
Researchers create EpiC Dog, a reference tool for canine epigenetics
Researchers at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Korea, have created a browsable epigenetic atlas for dogs called EpiC Dog (Epigenome Catalog of the Dog) to assist with future research efforts......»»
Industry responses and strategies for navigating the tides of DDoS attacks
It is important not to underestimate the potentially devastating impact of DDoS attacks. Organizations of all sizes should take proactive measures to mitigate and safeguard against DDoS attacks, ensuring the continuity and resilience of their operati.....»»