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.....»»
New model examines the effects of toxicants on organism populations in polluted rivers
When designing environmental policies to limit the damage of river pollution, it is paramount to assess the specific risks that particular pollutants pose to different species. However, rigorously testing the effects of toxicants—like insecticides,.....»»
Are MediaTek and Qualcomm feeling pressure from in-house chips?
Should Qualcomm and MediaTek be worried about smartphone companies designing their custom chipsets to offer a personalized experience to users?.....»»
To Study the Next Earth, NASA May Need to Throw Some Shade
The agency wants to hunt exoplanets, so it’s designing star shades and coronagraphs that block out starlight and give telescopes a clear view......»»
India-based VVDN reportedly eyes IPO, as it steps up tablet production
Qualified for three of the incentive programs for manufacturing in India, VVDN Technologies has announced that it has begun designing, developing, and producing tablets for both local and global vendors, according to Business Standard and Economic Ti.....»»
New epoch of miniaturized Cherenkov detectors
Recently, the research team led by Prof. Yu Luo from the school of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, discovered surface Dyakonov-Cherenkov radiation. This new type of Cherenkov radiation not only presages the ne.....»»
Everything we know about Dune: Spice Wars
While spice is the key to controlling the universe, information is a close second. Here's everything we know about the newly announced RTS Dune: Spice Wars......»»
Skin sensing made easier: Improved methods facilitate monitoring of body movement and health
Scientists simplify fabrication methods and model human skin structure in designing wearable sensors. This methodology reduces costs, enhances scalability and modular fabrication, and provides effective, wide-ranging sensitivity in wearable pressure.....»»
Researchers develop new measurements for designing cooler electronics
When cell phones, electric vehicle chargers, or other electronic devices get too hot, performance degrades, and eventually overheating can cause them to shut down or fail. In order to prevent that from happening researchers are working to solve the p.....»»
How to have Alexa listen for running water and beeping appliances
With Alexa's Sound Detectors, the voice assistant can now listen for the sounds of running water and beeping appliances in your home. Here's how to configure......»»
Apple scrubs its support pages of all mentions of its controversial CSAM image scanning feature
Apple first announced CSAM scanning in early August, and it immediately stirred up criticism from privacy advocates. Cupertino engineers were designing the system to anonymously scan devices for images containing child abuse using a hashing system. I.....»»
A new concept for high-performance detectors
When the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory turned on the world's first hard X-ray free-electron laser in 2009, it marked the beginning of a new era in science—one where researchers could directly observe the ultrafast moti.....»»
Peter Molyneux announces his next game: a play-to-earn blockchain-based sim
Molyneux’s 22cans studio is developing Legacy, which it describes as "a creative entrepreneur's dream come true, an opportunity for players to build their very own business, designing their very own products from a huge array of possibilities as th.....»»
Better deep brain stimulation therapy for OCD
Researchers captured more than 1,000 hours of brain recordings from patients with OCD in the clinic and at home. These data are a key first step towards designing improved deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders......»»
Neutralizing antibodies for emerging viruses
Researchers at Sandia have created a platform for discovering, designing and engineering novel antibody countermeasures for emerging viruses. This new process of screening for nanobodies that "neutralize" or disable the virus represents a faster, mor.....»»
Take to the skies with the best drones for everyone
Drones and quadcopters have become increasingly accessible in the last few years. As the cost of designing and manufacturing a good quality drone has gone down, more people have been able to get into drone flying as a hobby — or to up their pho.....»»
Designing science to be more transferable, open, and equitable via ICON principles
It all started with an observation......»»
Color-changing magnifying glass gives clear view of infrared light
Detecting light beyond the visible red range of our eyes is hard to do, because infrared light carries so little energy compared to ambient heat at room temperature. This obscures infrared light unless specialized detectors are chilled to very low te.....»»
Designing Sustainable Websites
We must become maintainers, optimizers, nurturers, reviewers, editors, removers, deleters. Continue reading........»»
MKID detectors turn out to have 100 times lower noise
Scientists use superconducting detectors (MKIDs) to discern the spectrum of exoplanets from their faint glow. Now, researchers from SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research and TU Delft have observed 100 times lower noise than expected, providin.....»»
Designing microbe factories for sustainable chemicals
The science is clear: fossil fuels are harmful to the environment. So why is it so difficult for us to stop using them? Economic reasons are at least part of the answer. From our energy grid to the manufacturing of certain textiles and other products.....»»