Controlling the waveform of ultrashort infrared pulses
An international team of laser physicists of the attoworld team at LMU and the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics has achieved unprecedented control over light pulses in the mid-infrared wavelength range......»»
Moth Wings Are Beautiful in Infrared Light
Drab brown moths’ infrared glittering could be key to tracking different species through the night.....»»
Why whales don"t get brain damage when they swim
Special blood vessels in whale brains may protect them from pulses, caused by swimming, in their blood that would damage the brain, new UBC research has suggested......»»
Astronomers unveil new—and puzzling—features of mysterious fast radio bursts
Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are millisecond-long cosmic explosions that each produce the energy equivalent to the sun's annual output. More than 15 years after the deep-space pulses of electromagnetic radio waves were first discovered, their perplexing.....»»
Simulator illuminates the search for life around the Milky Way"s most common stars
Italian researchers have demonstrated experimentally for the first time that microorganisms can photosynthesize using the infrared-dominated light emitted by the most common type of star in the Milky Way. The results from the Star Light Simulator, pr.....»»
High efficiency and low noise amplification of ultrashort pulses by quasi-parametric amplification
Since the earliest demonstration of chirped-pulse amplification (CPA) and optical parametric chirped-pulse amplification (OPCPA), femtosecond lasers have been able to deliver ultrahigh peak powers up to ten-petawatt (PW), thereby paving the way for c.....»»
Study: Astronomers risk misinterpreting planetary signals in James Webb data
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is revealing the universe with spectacular, unprecedented clarity. The observatory's ultrasharp infrared vision has cut through the cosmic dust to illuminate some of the earliest structures in the universe, along wit.....»»
First light at the most powerful laser in the US
The laser that will be the most powerful in the United States is preparing to send its first pulses into an experimental target at the University of Michigan......»»
Mullen acquires 60% stake in Bollinger for $148M
Mullen Automotive Inc. acquired a controlling interest in fellow electric vehicle manufacturer Bollinger Motors, of Oak Park, Mich.Mullen, headquartered in Brea, Calif., bought a 60 percent stake in Bollinger for $148.2 million, the company said Thur.....»»
With Koe Recast, you can change your voice as easily as your clothing
New AI tool alters the style and timbre of your voice, concealing your vocal identity. Enlarge / A colorful waveform dramatically swirls through latent space, seeking kawaii. (credit: Getty Images) Thanks to a web demo of a ne.....»»
Large, tasty popcorn kernels with infrared cooking
No movie experience is complete without popcorn, whether plain, buttered, or coated with sweet or savory toppings. Microwaves and counter-top air poppers are common appliances for making this tasty snack at home, but now, a study in ACS Food Science.....»»
Developing coating materials that could make windows better insulators
A French-Japanese research collaboration has fabricated metal nanocomposite coatings that improve the insulating properties of window glasses. The new coating prevents a significant portion of near-infrared (NIR) and ultraviolet rays (UV) from passin.....»»
Webb"s first full-color images, data are set to sound
There's a new, immersive way to explore some of the first full-color infrared images and data from NASA's JWST—through sound. Listeners can enter the complex soundscape of the Cosmic Cliffs in the Carina Nebula, explore the contrasting tones of two.....»»
What will the future of connected devices look like?
Infrared, Bluetooth, NFC. Over the years, there have been various ways to connect our devices. If you’d have told someone ten years ago how many smart device.....»»
Google’s Fuchsia OS is taking over smart displays, now on its second device
The quiet rollout of Google's secretive OS continues, but don't expect any changes. Enlarge / Google's Nest Hub Max is a 10-inch smart display designed for viewing photos, making video calls, controlling smart home devices, and access.....»»
Scientists reveal stepwise hydration motifs of sulfur dioxide
A research team led by Prof. Jiang Ling and Zhang Zhaojun from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) identified the infrared signature of stepwise hydration motifs of sulfur dioxide (SO2)......»»
Economists have a method for reducing fake news on social media
Controlling the spread of misinformation on social media platforms has spurred important conversations about censorship and freedom of speech......»»
This is Jupiter as you’ve never seen it before
The groundbreaking James Webb Space Telescope has produced an extraordinary image of Jupiter using its advanced infrared camera......»»
Study confirms that speculation taxes are not an effective tool in curbing house prices
As the Ontario housing market enters a potentially volatile phase, new research from the University of Waterloo shows how tax policy has proven ineffective in controlling prices......»»
Why organizations should control Active Directory permissions
In this Help Net Security video, Matthew Vinton, Strategic Systems Consultant at Quest Software, illustrates the importance of regularly analyzing, controlling and adapting Active Directory permissions. The post Why organizations should control Activ.....»»
Man jailed for stalking ex-girlfriend with an AirTag
A UK man has been sentenced to nine weeks in prison after using Apple's AirTags to track his ex-partner's car.Christopher Paul Trotman, 41, had been in what his ex-girlfriend described as a "controlling" relationship for over ten years before their b.....»»