Compeq to embrace strong 1Q22
HDI PCB specialist Compeq Manufacturing is poised to enjoy a particularly strong first quarter of 2022, thanks to improvement in logic chip shortages and a pull-in of customer orders, according to market sources......»»
Viewpoint: As a child psychiatrist, I know it"s critical for kindergartens to embrace playful learning
Think back to one of your fondest memories of play. Where were you, who were you with, what powers did you pretend to have? Would you like to go back there if you could, if only for a moment?.....»»
Study identifies atmospheric and economic drivers of global air pollution
Carbon monoxide emissions from industrial production have serious consequences for human health and are a strong indicator of overall air pollution levels. Many countries aim to reduce their emissions, but they cannot control air flows originating in.....»»
Amateur performers embrace VR porn on Apple Vision Pro
The Apple Vision Pro is still in its early days, but a married couple found that the headset can play a role in the adult entertainment industry.VR porn may be the Apple Vision Pro's killer appVirtual reality (VR) has seen various technological innov.....»»
Industrial sectors embrace zero trust for enhanced security
Organizations are leveraging zero trust to enhance the safety, security, and reliability of their enterprise across IT and OT environments, according to Xage Security. Zero trust security implementation in industrial sectors The report analyzes the c.....»»
Computational chemistry needs to be sustainable too, say researchers
A diverse group of computational chemists is encouraging the research community to embrace a sustainable software ecosystem. That's the message behind a perspective article published in the Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation. The authors disc.....»»
Human risk is the top cyber threat for IT teams
After another year rife with cybercrime, IT and cyber leaders are confronted with a new reality. AI and deepfakes can trick even the most well-trained employee, and executing a strong cyber defense is more important than ever. In this Help Net Securi.....»»
Focusing ultra-intense lasers to a single wavelength
Ultra-intense ultrashort lasers are powerful tools used in various fields like physics, national security, industry, and health care. They help researchers delve into strong-field laser physics, laser-driven radiation sources, particle acceleration,.....»»
Team demonstrates an ultra-broadband tunable terahertz absorber of graphene and hierarchical plasmonic metamaterials
Perfect absorption arises from the strong interaction of valence electrons with light in a conducting material. Optical metamaterial is an effective approach to exploit the superior photon capture capability. Thus, the perfect absorbers could be achi.....»»
Africa"s Ph.D.s: Study shows how to develop strong graduates who want to make a difference
The challenge for universities is to produce graduates who can work with others to produce knowledge and research that can change institutions and societies for the better......»»
Atmospheric scientists link Arctic sea loss ice to strong El Niño events
El Niño, a climate pattern where warm waters in the eastern Pacific fuel hotter weather, is finally beginning to wane after bringing a long stretch of record heat and heavy precipitation across the world since last summer......»»
Dustborn’s stylish action and political edge make it a breath of fresh air
Dustborn is already leaving a strong impression on us after trying its standout demo at PAX East this year......»»
"Shear sound waves" provide the magic for linking ultrasound and magnetic waves
A team led by researchers from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science in Japan has succeeded in creating a strong coupling between two forms of waves—magnons and phonons—in a thin film. Importantly, they achieved this at room temperature, o.....»»
Sling TV vs. Hulu With Live TV
Sling TV and Hulu With Live TV do things a little differently but are strong competitors for live streaming video. But one has a pretty huge ace up its sleeve......»»
Perceptions of "good" schools are heavily dependent on the preparation of the students entering them, study finds
Are schools that feature strong test scores highly effective, or do they mostly enroll students who are already well-prepared for success? A study co-authored by MIT scholars concludes that widely disseminated school quality ratings reflect the prepa.....»»
Quantum computing progress: Higher temps, better error correction
Amazon, IBM, and traditional silicon makers all working toward error correction. Enlarge (credit: vital) There's a strong consensus that tackling most useful problems with a quantum computer will require that the compute.....»»
Essential elements of a strong data protection strategy
In this Help Net Security interview, Matt Waxman, SVP and GM for data protection at Veritas Technologies, discusses the components of a robust data protection strategy, emphasizing the escalating threat of ransomware. He highlights the importance of.....»»
Why the Baltimore Bridge Collapsed So Quickly
Steel structures aren’t as strong as you might think—and the immense power of a container ship shouldn’t be underestimated......»»
Breakaway parties threaten to disrupt South Korea"s two-party system. Can they also end parliamentary gridlock?
Contemporary South Korean politics has traditionally been dominated by just two main parties—in common with many other countries with strong presidential systems. But that could soon change......»»
Why teens should treasure their friendships
Adolescents with strong friendships experience fewer anxiety and depression symptoms, Ph.D. student Iris Koele discovered in her research on high school students' social relationships. "As a psychologist, I include friends in the treatment plan: who.....»»
Study outlines spectroscopic signatures of fractionalization in octupolar quantum spin ice
Quantum spin liquids are fascinating quantum systems that have recently attracted significant research attention. These systems are characterized by a strong competition between interactions, which prevents the establishment of a long-range magnetic.....»»