Demonstrating a 1-Pbps orbital angular momentum fiber-optic transmission
Space-division multiplexing (SDM) technology has a promising role in overcoming the so-called "capacity crunch" of existing single mode fiber (SMF). Now, researchers in China experimentally demonstrated an orbital-angular-momentum (OAM) mode based SD.....»»
For the first time, Blue Origin has ignited an orbital rocket stage
Monday's test checked an important box for Blue Origin. Enlarge / Blue Origin test fires the second stage of its New Glenn rocket. (credit: Blue Origin) Twenty days after it rolled out to Blue Origin's launch site in Flo.....»»
Tandem OLED is OLED’s latest weapon in holding off MicroLED, QDEL
Brighter and tougher, Tandem RGB stacks may help OLED keep its display reign. Enlarge / Like a Tandem bicycle, Tandem OLED doubles certain components for exciting momentum. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Tandem.....»»
Light momentum turns pure silicon from an indirect to a direct bandgap semiconductor
UC Irvine-led research reveals that the optical properties of materials can be dramatically enhanced—not by changing the materials themselves, but by giving the light new properties......»»
Stellantis taking heat from dealers, UAW amid EV push
As Stellantis tries to build sales momentum in the U.S. and presses forward with its EV offensive, it's facing unrest among several constituencies that are monumentally important to its success......»»
How plants keep viruses from passing to their progeny
Scientists have learned how plants keep viruses from being passed to their offspring, a finding that could ensure healthier crops. The discovery could also help reduce the transmission of diseases from mothers to human children......»»
Energy transmission in quantum field theory requires information: Research finds surprisingly simple relationship
An international team of researchers has found a surprisingly simple relationship between the rates of energy and information transmission across an interface connecting two quantum field theories. Their work was published in Physical Review Letters.....»»
Dual-feedback mechanism can enhance anti-oxidation coatings in fiber composites
Fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) have been the primary choice for radome materials in hypersonic vehicles due to their high toughness, strength, and other advantageous properties. However, oxidation by oxygen in the atmospheric envir.....»»
Get $80 off the Sennheiser Momentum Sport in this AMAZING DEAL!
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds are currently on sale on Amazon where they’re enjoying a 24% discount that saves you $80! The post Get $80 off the Sennheiser Momentum Sport in this AMAZING DEAL! appeared first on Phandroid. Not all.....»»
Watch this orbital sunset from a Crew Dragon spacecraft way above Earth
SpaceX has shared a some stunning images and a short video showing an orbital sunset as seen from the Polaris Dawn Crew Dragon way above Earth......»»
We gave these Sennheiser headphones an 8 out of 10, and they’re $150 off today
Sennheiser audio is hard to beat, and right now, Best Buy is selling the incredible Momentum 4 Wireless ANC headphones for only $250!.....»»
The 2024 VW Golf GTI is the last of its kind with a manual transmission
Get the manual while you can. Enlarge / The latest Volkswagen Golf GTI isn't perfect, but it has enough charm to overcome its flaws. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) "They won't make them like this much longer" is a pretty ha.....»»
Private astronauts on daring trek ahead of historic spacewalk
A private crew set out on an audacious orbital expedition Tuesday, journeying deeper into the cosmos than any humans in half a century as they prepare for the first ever spacewalk by non-professional astronauts......»»
Study proves transfer of feline coronavirus between domestic and wild cats
A new study from College of Veterinary Medicine researchers finds the first genetic evidence of feline coronavirus (FCoV) transmission between a captive wild and a domestic cat......»»
How viruses move through insects for transmission of diseases
Viruses are master parasites that have adapted to infect many host species. Some viruses even use multiple hosts to spread their infections—such as arboviruses that use insects to move their infections to mammalian hosts like humans. Understanding.....»»
SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission aiming for history with first private spacewalk
The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, a daring multiday orbital expedition that will feature the first-ever spacewalk by private citizens, is targeting liftoff early Tuesday, though weather could play spoilsport......»»
Unlocked, loaded guns more common among parents who give kids firearm lessons
It's unknown if demonstrating responsible handling actually keeps kids safe. Enlarge / A man helps a boy look at a handgun during the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings & Exhibits at the Indiana Convention Center in Ind.....»»
Scientists prove long-standing wave amplification theory
Physicists at the University of Southampton have tested and proven a 50-year-old theory for the first time using electro-magnetic waves. They have shown that the energy of waves can be increased by bouncing "twisted waves"—those with angular moment.....»»
Person in Missouri caught H5 bird flu without animal contact
The person recovered, and Missouri officials say risk to public is still low. Enlarge / The influenza virus from an image produced with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from around 80 to 120 nm. (credit: Ge.....»»
Researchers find a place to take a python"s pulse
Stethoscopes don't work well on reptiles. Scales interfere with sound transmission. Scared tortoises and turtles hide behind their legs, covering their hearts......»»
Parenting nightmare: Kiss on the cheek causes child’s incurable infection
Puzzle of child's misdiagnosed cheek lesion solved with one look at dad Enlarge / Herpes simplex virus, (HSV). Image taken with transmission electron microscopy. (credit: Getty | BSIP) As the US Surgeon General recently.....»»