Build a DIY Digital Clock With Glowing, Flowing Light Pipes
Build a colorful clock using light pipes that is easy and fast to make The post Build a DIY Digital Clock With Glowing, Flowing Light Pipes appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Researchers identify the principle behind "soft mechanoluminescent complex"
A research team collaborated to identify the principle of an eco-friendly energy-based soft mechanoluminescent complex that emits light without batteries. It is expected to be applied in various fields, such as optical sensors, artificial skin, and d.....»»
Seeing the color of entangled photons in molecular systems
Spectroscopy is the study of how matter absorbs and emits light and other radiation. It allows scientists to study the structure of atoms and molecules, including the energy levels of their electrons. Classical optical spectroscopy relies on the way.....»»
Unraveling the drought dilemma in South Korea: Can reservoirs be a carbon source?
Researchers analyzed water quantity and quality data from domestic agricultural reservoirs to shed light on the hydrological impacts of a severe drought on degrading the water quality......»»
Microsoft’s “Copilot+” AI PC requirements are embarrassing for Intel and AMD
Microsoft demands an NPU capable of at least 40 trillion operations per second. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft is using its new Surface launch and this week’s Build developer conference as a platform to launch i.....»»
A model outlining the microscopic origin of black hole entropy
Black holes are intriguing astronomical objects that have a gravitational pull so strong that it prevents any object and even light from escaping. While black holes have been the topic of numerous astrophysical studies, their origins and underlying p.....»»
Phycologists discover what makes some brown algae shimmer and others not
Compartments of consistently sized, tightly packed microspheres are what makes some brown algae shimmer like opal. The Kobe University discovery not only sheds light on the mechanism behind the alga's structural coloration, it is also the first to sp.....»»
What’s New in Android 15 Beta 2: The Fun Stuff!
Since we’re in Android 15 Beta 2, it’s probably safe for you to go ahead and flash this to your Pixel phone, assuming you are OK with the small list of bugs that Google shared. Google certainly thinks this build is stable enough, plus it showcase.....»»
Elon Musk reportedly abruptly fired entire Tesla Supercharger team for this reason
A new report sheds light on what exactly happened when Elon Musk fired 500 Supercharger employees earlier this month. In a brutal year for tech layoffs, Tesla may have set the record for worst reason to lay people off.At least, that's the impli.....»»
Capture far-away images day or night with these HD digital binoculars, $70 off
These Mini Digital Night Vision Binoculars are on sale for $89.97 (reg. $159) through May 22. TL;DR: Through May 22, gain a whole new perspective with these mini digital night vision binoculars, on sale for $89.97 (reg. $159).There's just somet.....»»
iPad Air: People are obsessed with IG influencers using it for "digital planning." Here’s why.
The iPad Air has been a conduit for users who want to get started on organizing their lives via digital planning Hold on to your oat-milk lattes, avocado toasts, and açaí bowls! IG influencers Chantal Hurst (@papernroses) and Kris.....»»
Microsoft Build 2024: How to watch
Microsoft Build 2024: How to watch Feeling overloaded with AI announcements? Sorry, but it's tech developer conference season and Microsoft Build is next.Microsoft's annual developer conference is following on the heels of Google I/O and OpenAI.....»»
Get 5 years of digital safeguarding with AdGuard VPN for just $40
This 5-year subscription to AdGuard VPN is on sale for $39.97 (reg. $359). You can also score a 1-year membership for $19.97. TL;DR: Through May 22, pick up a 5-year subscription to AdGuard VPN for $39.97 and stay incognito while online. You c.....»»
Floods in south Brazil have displaced 600,000—here"s why this region is likely to see ever more extreme rain in future
A mighty river is flowing out of the Amazon rainforest, and it's not the one you're thinking of. In the first kilometer above the forest canopy, a "flying river" is transporting moisture evaporated from Amazonian trees southwards along the Andes moun.....»»
Denser housing can be greener, too: How NZ can build better for biodiversity
Cities across Aotearoa New Zealand are trying to solve a housing crisis, with increasing residential density a key solution. But not everyone is happy about the resulting loss of natural habitats and biodiversity......»»
Can’t wait for Assassin’s Creed Shadows? Play these games instead
If you can't wait to play Assassin's Creed Shadows, consider checking out these games from Sony, Sega, Mimimi Games GmbH, and Devolver Digital......»»
Pyramids built along long-lost river, scientists discover
Scientists have discovered a long-buried branch of the Nile river that once flowed alongside more than 30 pyramids in Egypt, potentially solving the mystery of how ancient Egyptians transported the massive stone blocks to build the famous monuments......»»
Researchers realize multiphoton electron emission with non-classical light
Strong field quantum optics is a rapidly emerging research topic, which merges elements of non-linear photoemission rooted in strong field physics with the well-established realm of quantum optics. While the distribution of light particles (i.e., pho.....»»
Researchers develop world"s smallest quantum light detector on a silicon chip
Researchers at the University of Bristol have made an important breakthrough in scaling quantum technology by integrating the world's tiniest quantum light detector onto a silicon chip. The paper, "A Bi-CMOS electronic photonic integrated circuit qua.....»»
Bacterial proteins shed light on antiviral immunity
A unique collaboration between two UT Southwestern Medical Center labs—one that studies bacteria and another that studies viruses—has identified two immune proteins that appear key to fighting infections. The findings, published in PLOS Pathogens.....»»
Researchers achieve ultra-high-Q free space coupling to microtoroid resonators
Scientists from the University of Arizona have achieved far-field coupling of light to ultra-high quality factor microtoroids using a single objective lens. This could provide the foundation for a fully on-chip multiplexed microtoroid sensing platfor.....»»