Developing sliding nanomechanical resonators
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, a research team led by Prof. Guo Guangcan from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences developed nanomechanical resonators based on a graphene s.....»»
TSMC 2nm processor won"t arrive until iPhone 17 Pro
A new report says that almost two years in to its program for developing 2 nanometer processors, TSMC is on schedule for Apple to use the technology in its mid- and late- 2025 devices like the iPhone 17 Pro.Back in 2022, Apple's processor manufacture.....»»
Apple teaching an AI system to make sense of app screens – could power advanced Siri
An Apple research paper describes how the company has been developing Ferret-UI, a generative AI system specifically designed to be able to make sense of app screens. The paper is somewhat vague about the potential applications of this – likely.....»»
A physicist uses X-rays to rescue old music recordings
Researchers are developing a technique that uses the special synchrotron X-ray light from the Swiss Light Source SLS to non-destructively digitize recordings from high-value historic audio tapes—including treasures from the Montreux Jazz Festival a.....»»
Kids and "bad" news: How can parents safely introduce their children to news and current affairs?
While much attention has been drawn to the detrimental impact of violent video games on children's developing brains, there has been relatively little discussion regarding the negative effects of news and current affair programs children are exposed.....»»
Toyota developing EV minicars amid low-cost focus
Toyota’s troubled Daihatsu minicar unit wants to "take on the challenge" of making mini EVs as the world’s biggest automaker trails domestic rivals in the emerging segment......»»
2025 Toyota 4Runner teases big screen, sliding rear window
Toyota released a teaser image of the redesigned 2025 4Runner SUV that shows the off-roader with a large infotainment screen and a retractable rear window......»»
Apple offers a sneak peek into new developer channel with YouTube trailer
Apple's new developer channel on YouTube has released a short video promoting developing for Apple platforms ahead of its Worldwide Developer Conference.Apple releases trailer for developer channelThe company officially launched its Developer YouTube.....»»
Climate engineering carries serious national security risks—countries facing extreme heat may try it anyway
The historic Paris climate agreement started a mantra from developing countries: "1.5 to stay alive." It refers to the international aim to keep global warming under 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.8 Fahrenheit) compared with preindustrial times. But the worl.....»»
Physics of complex fluids: Ring polymers show unexpected motion patterns under shear
The shearing of fluids—meaning the sliding of fluid layers over each other under shear forces—is an important concept in nature and in rheology, the science that studies the flow behavior of matter, including liquids and soft solids. Shear forces.....»»
Apple wants to bring Spatial Computing to regular monitors
Amplifying work and media it has developed for the Apple Vision Pro headset, Apple is developing technology so your MacBook Pro or desktop monitor can display 3D environments without special glasses.Detail from the patent showing different perspectiv.....»»
These 3 companies are developing NASA’s new moon vehicle
Today, NASA announced the three companies that will be developing its new lunar vehicle: Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab......»»
Grab the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 for up to 20% Off!
Samsung's premium Galaxy Z Flip5 is currently on sale at the moment, with up to $200 in savings. The post Grab the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 for up to 20% Off! appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung’s expertise in crafting and developing.....»»
Team creates cooperative exciton-polariton condensate
Superfluorescence (SF), as a cooperative radiation effect originating from vacuum quantum fluctuations, is an ideal platform for studying many-body correlation mechanisms in an exciton ensemble, and for developing optically ultrafast techniques on br.....»»
Nano-oscillator hits record quality factor
In their latest study, a team led by Tracy Northup at the Department of Experimental Physics unveils the successful creation of a levitated nanomechanical oscillator with an ultra-high quality factor, significantly surpassing previous experimental ac.....»»
Yamaha and Lola pair up to enter Formula E next season
Lola has Yamaha as a technical partner and Formula E veterans in key roles. Enlarge / After a 10-year gap, Lola is back developing an electric racecar, or at least the powertrain for one, as it will enter Formula E next season......»»
Two keys needed to crack three locks for better engineered blood vessels
Blood vessels engineered from stem cells could help solve several research and clinical problems, from potentially providing a more comprehensive platform to screen if drug candidates can cross from the blood stream into the brain to developing lab-g.....»»
Apple"s focus on local AI models and licensing LLMs could be a winning combo, says analyst
An analyst note suggests licensing Gemini from Google while developing proprietary private local models could give Apple an advantage in the AI race.Apple's AI push seems to have a two-pronged approachIt's no secret that Apple plans to make 2024 a bi.....»»
Advancing soybean yield through high-throughput UAV phenotyping and dynamic modeling
Soybeans, valued for their use as both oilseeds and grains, encounter yield limitations compared to crops like maize and rice, emphasizing the necessity for developing higher-yielding varieties......»»
The US government seems serious about developing a lunar economy
You know the military is serious when the guy running the program is nicknamed "Orbit." Enlarge / Permanently shadowed craters at the lunar poles are an area of interest for the resources they might harbor. (credit: LROC / ASU /.....»»
Rumors of an affordable Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could kill off Ultra hopes
Rumors point to Samsung developing a more affordable Galaxy Z Fold but this likely means we won’t see a premium Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra this year......»»