Electrically-tunable metasurfaces using dual epsilon-near-zero resonances
In a new publication from Opto-Electronic Advances, Researchers led by Professor Jinghua Teng from Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore consider ultra-high extinction-ratio l.....»»
Case-Mate refreshes popular transparent GaN charger with 50W dual USB-C design
Last fall, Case-Mate launched a series of retro USB-C chargers with flashy transparent designs. The single port offerings were great for your standard iPhone 14 charging needs, but that 30W GaN tech could only go so far. Now the company is back with.....»»
Dual wavelengths of light shown to be effective against antibiotic-resistant bacterium
Scientists have combined two light wavelengths to deactivate a bacterium that is invulnerable to some of the world's most widely used antibiotics, giving hope that the regime could be adapted as a potential disinfectant treatment......»»
Anker debuts one of the first KVM switches on the market with USB-C [Deal]
Anker today is launching one of its more niche products for Mac and PC, but something that is surely going to excite anyone running a dual computer setup. The new Anker KVM switch debuts as the company’s first take on the desktop accessory, making.....»»
Thanks to trapped electrons, a material expected to be a conducting metal remains an insulator
New research sheds light on the mechanism behind how a special material changes from an electrically conducting metal to an electric insulator. The researchers studied lanthanum strontium nickel oxide (La1.67Sr0.33NiO4) derived from a quantum materia.....»»
Engineering dual carriageways for signals: Research expands possibilities for more flexible signaling devices
Routing signals and isolating them against noise and back-reflections are essential in many practical situations in classical communication as well as in quantum processing. In a theory-experimental collaboration, a team led by Andreas Nunnenkamp fro.....»»
Prime Day deal knocks $400 off this 49-inch LG curved monitor
The 49-inch LG UltraGear curved monitor with Dual QHD resolution and a 32:9 aspect ratio is down to just $900 from Amazon in its Prime Day deals this year......»»
Samsung’s 49-inch curved 4K gaming monitor is almost $1,000 off
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 curved gaming monitor, featuring a 49-inch screen with dual Quad HD resolution, is on sale from Amazon's Woot with a $914 discount......»»
Today’s deals: Dyson vacuums, $32 foldable dual-camera drone, up to 33% off Echo refurbs, more
Our guide on the best early Prime Day deals is packed full of great deals for Prime members. For everyone else, this roundup is for … The post Today’s deals: Dyson vacuums, $32 foldable dual-camera drone, up to 33% off Echo refurbs, more.....»»
Researchers develop new electrically pumped edge-emitting laser chip with unprecedented performance
In a new study published in Light: Science & Applications , a team of scientists led by Asst. Prof. Abdullah Demir from UNAM-Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Bilkent University, has successfully developed a novel electrically pumped.....»»
Research team"s novel metal-organic framework could help advance semiconductors
A team of Clemson University chemists has constructed a novel two-dimensional electrically conductive metal-organic framework (MOF), a breakthrough that could help advance modern electronics and energy technologies......»»
Novel method for producing thin metasurfaces with a diameter of almost 30 centimeters
Bye-bye lens, hello metasurface. So-called metasurfaces can help to make optical systems thinner in the future, while at the same time increasing their functionality......»»
Topological bulk BICs enable compact, single-mode and beam-engineered QCLs
Electrically pumped semiconductor lasers are among the most important sources, owing to their high efficiency, compactness, and solid-state stability. For mid-infrared and terahertz radiation, quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) are the most important ligh.....»»
A hospital germ"s dual strategy: How P. aeruginosa uses division of labor to colonize surfaces
Infections are among the most frequent complications during a hospital stay. Researchers at the University of Basel have now uncovered why one of the most dangerous nosocomial pathogens is so difficult to combat. It follows a dual strategy, with some.....»»
Metal nanoclusters are tunable for many applications from catalysis to biomedicine, says study
In a recent comprehensive review article, researchers from the Nanoscience Center at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, discuss the unique properties of nanometer-size metal clusters that make them suitable for various applications in catalysis,.....»»
Ultrafast and tunable conversion of high-frequency signals into visible light
A study carried out by a research team from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), University of Exeter Centre for Graphene Science, and TU Eindhoven demonstrates that graphene.....»»
Astronomers investigate the true nature of quasar SDSS J0823+2418 with VODKA
By conducting Varstrometry for Off-nucleus and Dual sub-Kpc AGN (VODKA), astronomers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and elsewhere, have investigated a quasar known as SDSS J0823+2418. The study, published June 6 on the pre-print.....»»
Breaking barriers: Advancements in meta-holographic display enable ultraviolet domain holograms
The term meta means a concept of transcendence or surpassing, and when applied to materials, metamaterials encompass artificially engineered substances that exhibit properties not naturally found in the environment. Metasurfaces, characterized by the.....»»
These $100 night vision binoculars take HD photos and videos
TL;DR: As of June 10, get the Mini Dual Tube Digital Night Vision Binoculars for only $99.99 — A 37% discount.If you love exploring the outdoors, you might feel restricted when sunset falls and the darkness of night takes over. What if you coul.....»»
Deals: $50 off new MacBook Air 15-inch, $1,400 off M1 Max MacBook Pro, $70 off Apple Watch Series 8, more
Today's top deals include $50 off the M2 MacBook Air 15-inch, Vizio 65" Class V-Series 4K LED Smart TV for $398, 27% off a 40" Vizio D-Series HD Smart TV, a wireless Apple CarPlay adapter for $70, and 79% off a mophie dual wireless charging pad.Save.....»»
How to use StandBy with iPhone in iOS 17 to get Apple"s first smart display
StandBy may be Apple's first attempt at a true smart display. With tons of features packed in, we walk you through this new way to turn your iPhone into a smart display when docked.Dual widget view in StandByTo use StandBy, there's nothing you need t.....»»