High efficiency and low noise amplification of ultrashort pulses by quasi-parametric amplification
Since the earliest demonstration of chirped-pulse amplification (CPA) and optical parametric chirped-pulse amplification (OPCPA), femtosecond lasers have been able to deliver ultrahigh peak powers up to ten-petawatt (PW), thereby paving the way for c.....»»
OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub offers high-speed port expansion for Apple"s newest Macs
OWC's new Thunderbolt 5 Hub aims to provide even more access to the fastest ports, by splitting one off into three more.OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub - Image credit: OWCIn 2021, OWC introduced the Thunderbolt Hub, a dock that provided three additional Thunde.....»»
The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests
Privacy advocates worry banning masks at protests will encourage harassment, while cops’ high-tech tools render the rules unnecessary......»»
Mazda gives the 2025 CX-50 a big efficiency boost to 38 mpg with hybrid power
A great interior and decent economy, but a harsh ride and numb steering. Mazda won itself a lot of fans over the years with the sharp styling and attention to detail of its engagi.....»»
M4 Mac Studio: Here’s what to expect from Apple’s upcoming high-end desktop
Late last month, Apple unveiled the iMac, and . That’s about half of the Mac lineup, leaving the MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro. Among the two remaining desktops, the Mac Studio is definitely the more popular one – though it’s a bit outda.....»»
One-step, high-speed, thermal-electric aerosol printing of piezoelectric bio-organic films
Amidst the ongoing surge in demand for bio-MEMS, wearable/implantable electronics and bio-tissue therapeutics, the pursuit of piezoelectric biomaterials has become a priority, thanks to their remarkable electromechanical properties, biocompatibility,.....»»
Inland Delaware watersheds impaired by human waste, study suggests
Delaware has numerous inland waterways with high microbial impairment from unknown sources. Now, a new study suggests that human waste, both treated and untreated, is responsible for the waterway impairment in these Delaware watersheds. The study was.....»»
Smart surveillance system improves tomato plant monitoring with high-speed disease detection, fruit counting
Tomatoes are a critical source of nutrients and remain one of the most widely cultivated fruits globally. However, intensive greenhouse practices increase susceptibility to diseases, which can reduce yields by up to 30% and degrade fruit quality......»»
Quasi-periodic eruptions from eRO-QPE2 are remarkably stable, study finds
An international team of astronomers has inspected long-term evolution of quasi-periodic eruptions (QPEs) from a QPE source designated eRO-QPE2. The study found that QPEs from this source are remarkably stable over the investigated period of over thr.....»»
Stalling a disease that could annihilate banana production is a high-return investment in Colombia
There's no cure for a fungal disease that could potentially wipe out much of global banana production. Widespread adoption of cement paths, disinfection stations, and production strategies could net 3–4 USD of benefits for each dollar invested in C.....»»
After The Penguin, this iconic Batman villain should get their own HBO show
Following the recent success of HBO's The Penguin, it's high time that Zoë Kravitz's Catwoman get her own spinoff show set in The Batman universe......»»
Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are under $300
The Sony WH-1000XM4 is less than $300 at Crutchfield today! Treat yourself to one of the best pairs of noise-cancelling headphones we’ve ever heard......»»
The incredible Samsung Odyssey Ark monitor is over $1,000 off
Samsung has cut the price of the Samsung 55-inch Odyssey Ark Curved Gaming Monitor by a huge $1,200 making it more affordable for the high-end screen......»»
Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are under $298
The Sony WH-1000XM4 is less than $300 at Crutchfield today! Treat yourself to one of the best pairs of noise-cancelling headphones we’ve ever heard......»»
Report: Countries must dramatically increase climate adaptation efforts and bridge the finance gap
As climate impacts intensify and hit the world's most vulnerable hardest, the "Adaptation Gap Report 2024: Come hell and high water," from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), finds that nations must dramatically increase climate adaptation.....»»
Everything new in Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix: map details, new weapons, kicks, and more
Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix is finally here, and players are again dropped onto the island that has returned with a remixed hip-hop twist. The anticipation around the season has been at an all-time high even before it began since Chapter 2 has been one.....»»
5 underrated movies on Netflix you need to watch in November 2024
Our picks for underrated movies to watch on Netflix in November include a high school sports story, a rap drama, and a holiday romance......»»
AudioEye Accessibility Protection Status identifies high-impact areas for improvement
AudioEye launched Accessibility Protection Status, a new benchmark in digital accessibility compliance that empowers businesses to achieve better transparency, clarity, and control over their digital accessibility efforts. With a more accurate repres.....»»
Leading up to the election, Trump voters trusted friends and family over traditional media, survey finds
Rural and urban. Blue and white collar. College and high school educated. There are many so-called "divides" in American politics......»»
How do brains coordinate activity? From fruit flies to monkeys, scientists discover a universal principle
The brain is a marvel of efficiency, honed by thousands of years of evolution so it can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Yet, despite decades of research, the mystery of how the brain achieves this has remained elusive......»»
Australians who think inequality is high have less faith in democratic institutions, according to study
Central to Australia's cultural and political identity is the notion of a "fair go." But recent elections, including in the United States, have highlighted the challenge of maintaining shared norms and support for institutions when many voters don't.....»»