Dual character of excitons in the ultrafast regime: Atomic-like or solid-like?
Excitons are quasiparticles which can transport energy through solid substances. This makes them important for the development of future materials and devices—but more research is needed to understand their fundamental behavior and how to manipulat.....»»
Polestar 3 delivers sports car handling in grocery-getter package
The Polestar 3 debuts the latest generation of the Borg Warner-developed torque vectoring dual-clutch system that improves handling and boosts energy efficiency......»»
Polestar 3 delivers sports-car handling in grocery-getter package
The Polestar 3 debuts the latest generation of the Borg Warner-developed torque vectoring dual-clutch system that improves handling and boosts energy efficiency......»»
Asus’ new fish-tank-style case looks gorgeous
The list of fish tank-style dual-chamber PC cases just keeps expanding, and Asus' entry looks great......»»
Forever chemicals persist through waste incineration, researcher finds
PFAS, often called "forever chemicals," present in municipal solid waste can survive the high temperatures of waste incineration and continue to spread into the environment via residues from waste-to-energy plants......»»
1 Solid AI Stock That"s Not Nvidia or Palantir to Focus On in the Next Few Years
1 Solid AI Stock That"s Not Nvidia or Palantir to Focus On in the Next Few Years.....»»
What’s your mathematical style?
Is your approach to math "normcore" or are you more of an xkcd character come to life? Enlarge (credit: Ben Orlin) Math teacher Ben Orlin writes and draws the (aptly named) blog Math With Drawings and is the author of.....»»
Plant pathogen battle: A tomato protein"s dual role in defense and susceptibility
Tomatoes, a staple crop worldwide, are increasingly threatened by biotic stressors such as viruses, fungi, and bacteria, with the effects worsening under climate change. These challenges lead to reduced yields and compromised nutritional quality, hig.....»»
Robert Pattinson gets the crappiest immortality in trailer for Mickey 17
"Let's blow up these second-hand baloney boys." Robert Pattinson's character didn't read his contract's fine print in Mickey 17, director Bong Joon-ho's latest film. It's been five long years since director Bong Joon-ho's film Paras.....»»
Researchers discover highest second-harmonic generation response in deep-ultraviolet phosphate
In the field of nonlinear optics (NLO), deep-ultraviolet (DUV) NLO crystals have garnered attention due to their crucial role in all-solid-state lasers. With ongoing research, the demand for these DUV NLO crystals continues to grow......»»
Nuclear theorists turn to supercomputers to map out matter"s building blocks in 3D
Deep inside what we perceive as solid matter, the landscape is anything but stationary. The interior of the building blocks of the atom's nucleus—particles called hadrons that a high school student would recognize as protons and neutrons—are made.....»»
Low-noise amplifiers aboard the Arctic Weather Satellite
The Arctic Weather Satellite (AWS) of the European Space Agency (ESA) was sent on its journey to a polar orbit 600 km above the Earth on August 16, 2024. On board: four low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) from the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State.....»»
The state of solid-state batteries: We may be on the cusp of an EV revolution
Electric vehicles may finally be on the cusp of unlocking up to 1,000 miles of range and faster charging speeds, through solid-state battery tech......»»
James Cameron’s next movie after his Avatar sequels might surprise you
James Cameron is leaving Pandora for the first time this century to direct a new film about the atomic bomb blasts in Japan......»»
UFO 50 is the best retro-gaming homage I’ve ever played
Collection of 50 new '80s-era game concepts brims with originality, care, and joy. Enlarge / Just some of the inventive character designs included in UFO 50. (credit: Mossmouth) If you've spent any time with retro gaming.....»»
Making "atomic lasagna": New method transforms 3D materials into stable layered thin films with promising properties
A research team discovered a method to transform materials with three-dimensional atomic structures into nearly two-dimensional structures—a promising advancement in controlling their properties for chemical, quantum, and semiconducting application.....»»
How much is Apple TV Plus?
Apple TV+ is a solid streaming platform, but how does its cost and overall value stack up to the streaming landscape competition? Allow us to weigh in......»»
Reported Dreamcast addict Tim Walz is now an unofficial Crazy Taxi character
New "Tim Walz Edition" mod lets the VP hopeful earn some ca-razy (campaign) money. Enlarge / The "VP" on the cab light is a nice touch. (credit: Itch.io) Last month, in a profile of newly named Democratic vice presidenti.....»»
Unicode 16.0 release with new emoji brings character count to 154,998
New designs will roll out to phones, tablets, and PCs over the next few months. Enlarge / Emojipedia sample images of the new Unicode 16.0 emoji. (credit: Emojipedia) The Unicode Consortium has finalized and released ver.....»»
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.....»»
Hurry! The 9th Gen iPad has a big price cut at Target
The 9th Gen iPad is getting a solid markdown at Target today! For a limited time, you’ll be able to buy it for only $230!.....»»