Designing detectors for DUNE
The most abundant, massive particles in the universe may be ones you've never even heard of: neutrinos. These particles are all around us—even streaming through us—though they almost never interact with other particles. They are so light and weak.....»»
The best smart carbon monoxide detectors of 2023
Smart carbon monoxide detectors make it easy to safeguard your home from these odorless gas. Here's a look at the three best models available in 2023......»»
Gravitational-Wave Search Resumes after Three Years and Lots of Headaches
Researchers still hope to discover hundreds of new binary black hole mergers despite technical setbacks that have sidelined key detectors in Italy and Japan.....»»
Designing synthetic receptors for precise cell control
Biosensors are artificial molecular complexes designed to detect the presence of target chemicals or even biomolecules. Consequently, biosensors have become important in diagnostics and synthetic cell biology. However, typical methods for engineering.....»»
The best smart smoke detectors
Time for your old smoke detector to get an upgrade? These smart smoke detectors offer app controls, smartphone alerts, better detection features, and more......»»
Perfection: The enemy of evolution
Scientists are often trained to seek out the absolute best solution to a given problem. On a chalk board, this might look something like drawing a graph to find a function's minimum or maximum point. When designing a turbojet engine, it might mean tw.....»»
Musk says Tesla building two new models, probably challenged by the economy in next 12 months
Tesla held its annual shareholder meeting in Texas, USA, on May 16. CEO Elon Musk said the company is designing two new vehicle models. He also warned that Tesla will likely see challenges brought by the global economic environment in the coming mont.....»»
Designing 3D-printed pills with desired drug release
Don't be surprised to see pills with unusual shapes in the future. At first sight they may look funny, but they can release pharmaceuticals inside the body in a controlled manner. Using a combination of advanced computational methods and 3D printing,.....»»
Designing cameras for harsh environments? Be sure to account for lens mount details
Cameras used in harsh environments must be designed in a way that prevents temperature swings from influencing their optical performance. New research demonstrates that accounting for the exact lens mounting structure used is a critical step in ensur.....»»
One of the world"s best radon detectors just got smaller
The need for a smaller, more transportable version of ANSTO's 1,500-liter atmospheric radon-222 monitor, and with a calibration traceable to the International System of Units, prompted the team to develop a 200-liter radon monitor that would meet tho.....»»
Keychron K1 Pro review: low-profile goes pro
Keychron's K1 Pro is an excellent low-profile mechanical keyboard that earns its pro name with hot-swappable programmable switches and a 1,000 Hz polling rate.Keychron K1 ProKeychron has made a name for itself by designing a variety of keyboards with.....»»
The first action-packed trailer for Dune: Part 2 is finally here
"In the shadows of Arrakis lie many secrets but the darkest of them all may remain." Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya are back for Dune: Part 2. We've been waiting to catch a glimpse of Dune: Part 2, the second part of Denis Villeneuve.....»»
Paul chases his destiny in the first trailer for Dune: Part Two
Can Paul Atreides avenge his family, unite the Fremen, and save the universe? First, he'll have to ride the worm and survive the events of Dune: Part Two......»»
Tianwen-1: Zhurong rover finds evidence of water at low latitudes on modern Mars
The Zhurong rover has found evidence of water on dune surfaces on modern Mars by providing key observational proof of liquid water at low Martian latitudes, according to a study led by Prof. Qin Xiaoguang from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics.....»»
Self-checking algorithm interprets gravitational-wave data
When two black holes merge, they emit gravitational waves that race through space and time at the speed of light. When these reach Earth, large detectors in the United States (LIGO), Italy (Virgo) and Japan (KAGRA) can detect the signals. By comparin.....»»
Everything you need to know about Dune: Part Two
The story of Paul Atreides and his heroic journey will continue later this year in Dune: Part Two. Here is everything we know so far......»»
New method for designing efficient biomimetic catalysts
Recently, Professor Wu Dayu of Changzhou University, the user of China's Steady High Magnetic Field Facility (SHMFF), Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), together with his collaborators proposed a fa.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Starling Home Hub brings 24/7 monitoring to Nest smoke detectors with HomeKit compatibility
One of the industries I have some prior experience with is home and business security systems. In my first job out of college, I helped an independent telephone company launch a new business line offering installation and monitoring services. It’s.....»»
Metasurfaces designed by a bidirectional deep neural network for generating quantitative field distributions
Benefiting from superior capability in manipulating wavefront of electromagnetic waves, metasurfaces have provided a flexible platform for designing ultracompact and high-performance devices with unusual functionalities. Despite various advances in t.....»»
DUNE collaboration ready to ramp up mass production for first detector module
Preparations for the construction of the first detector module of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment are rapidly progressing. Members of the international DUNE collaboration have begun the final tests of detector components that will be shipped.....»»
DUNE collaboration tests new technology for second detector module
In recent months, the neutrino research facility at the European laboratory CERN has been bustling with activity. Scientists, engineers and technicians from around the world have gathered there to assemble a large prototype of a new particle detector.....»»