Dark molecular isomers lit up using optical cavities
In chemistry, molecules are manipulated by changing the constituent atoms, or their arrangements. Now a group of physicists and chemists from The City College of New York and Spain can demonstrate how the use of an optical cavity (where light is trap.....»»
Siri on your iPhone running iOS 18.1 may look different, but it still works the same
If you have an or iPhone 16 model, you can access Apple Intelligence when updating to iOS 18.1. This includes a new look for Siri, with a beautiful edge-lit animation. However, the new animation does not mean that Siri’s intelligence or capabil.....»»
Something to sniff at: Lab-engineered receptors illuminate odor detection
A team of researchers led by Duke University, the University of California San Francisco, and the Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope have engineered odorant receptors to reveal the molecular basis of odor discrimination......»»
30 years ago, New York City went dark and NBC’s Must See TV shined brightly
In 1994, three of NBC's main sitcoms participated in an ambitious crossover featuring a power outage in NYC. Thirty years later, the gimmick still feels fresh......»»
10 best dark comedy movies of all time, ranked
The best dark comedy movies are the perfect blend of grim and hilarious, from the satirical modern classic, Parasite, to the '90s crime favorite, Fargo......»»
Saturday Citations: On chimpanzee playwrights; the nature of dark energy; deep-diving Antarctic seals
This week, researchers reported the world's second-tiniest toad, winning the silver in the Brachycephalus contest. Chemists at UCLA disproved a 100-year-old organic chemistry rule. And researchers in Kenya report that elephants don't like bees, which.....»»
Dystopika is a beautiful cyberpunk city builder without the ugly details
Your only mission in this dark, futuristic city builder? Make cool skylines. Some of my favorite games deny me the thing I think I want most. Elden Ring refuses to provide manag.....»»
Apple is buying a treasure in Pixelmator, and we hope it won"t get destroyed
If Apple's surprise acquisition of Mac developer Pixelmator passes the regulators, the future of its beloved apps may be bright — or there could be dark skies ahead.Dark Sky (left) was shut down, Apple Music Classical (right) came from an acquisiti.....»»
Chiral molecular self-assemblies that absorb light boost singlet fission process, research demonstrates
In organic molecules, an exciton is a particle bound pair of an electron (negative charge) and its hole (positive charge). They are held together by Coulombic attraction and can move within molecular assemblies. Singlet fission (SF) is a process wher.....»»
Imaging advance creates clearer picture of organic solar cells" molecular structure
Research on organic solar cells has been conducted for a long time. Recent advancements in understanding their molecular structures are now paving the way for the development of highly efficient solar cells......»»
See the dramatic and spooky Dark Wolf Nebula
See a spooky cosmic wolf in this stunning space image from the European Southern Observatory......»»
Nothing Phone 2a Plus Goes Glow in the Dark, Limited to 1,000 Units
Nothing is always doing fun stuff with its hardware, with the latest rendition of the Nothing Phone 2a Plus sporting a glow-in-the-dark backside. It’s super unique and awesome, but if you’re interested in buying one, it’s also going.....»»
New ESO image captures a dark wolf in the sky
For Halloween, the European Southern Observatory (ESO) reveals this spooktacular image of a dark nebula that creates the illusion of a wolf-like silhouette against a colorful cosmic backdrop. Fittingly nicknamed the Dark Wolf Nebula, it was captured.....»»
Astrophysics study explores turbulence in molecular clouds
On an airplane, motions of the air on both small and large scales contribute to turbulence, which may result in a bumpy flight. Turbulence on a much larger scale is important to how stars form in giant molecular clouds that permeate the Milky Way......»»
"Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition" to hit Apple Silicon Macs in 2025
The futuristic, neon-lit world of Cyberpunk 2077 is officially coming to Mac, bringing Apple gamers an experience many have anticipated since the game's initial release.Cyberpunk 2077. Image credit: CD Projekt RedCyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will.....»»
Nanofibrils study successfully measures strength of spider web "super fibers"
How small is "small?" Spider silk nanofibrils are just a few molecular layers thick, equivalent to approximately one ten-thousandth the diameter of a human hair. They're invisible to the naked eye and cannot be seen under an ordinary microscope......»»
Optical amplifier and record-sensitive receiver pave the way for faster space communication
In space exploration, long-distance optical links can now be used to transmit images, films and data from space probes to Earth using light. But in order for the signals to reach all the way and not be disturbed along the way, hypersensitive receiver.....»»
New extended and faint tidal tail discovered
By analyzing the data from the Dark Energy Camera Legacy Survey (DECaLS), astronomers have discovered a new tidal tail likely associated with the galaxy NGC 3785. The newly detected tidal tail is extremely extended and faint. The finding was reported.....»»
This amazing phone glows in the dark and was created with the help of fans
Made with the help of its fan base, the limited edition Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition has a cool glow-in-the-dark rear panel......»»
Our first look at American Primeval, Netflix’s new dark and gritty Western
Peter Berg and Taylor Kitsch have collaborated on several great projects in the past, like Friday Night Lights and the feature film Lone Survivor, and … The post Our first look at American Primeval, Netflix’s new dark and gritty Western a.....»»
Antithrombin study proposes new mechanism of action for the plasma protein"s functional role
Antithrombin, a plasma protein, has been reported to control thrombin activity by directly binding to thrombin, as well as to have an anti-inflammatory effect. However, the actual molecular mechanism of the anti-inflammatory effect of antithrombin wa.....»»