How to Use a Super-Intense Laser to Kick an Electron out of a Molecule
By firing pulses quintillionths of a second long, physicists study the fleeting motion of an electron leaving two bonded atoms......»»
Small satellite launch advances comms experimentation, international collaboration
In the dark, early morning sky of March 21 over NASA's Wallops Island Flight Facility on the Virginia coast, a Rocket Lab Electron rocket carried a National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) manifest featuring three collaborative research missions into low.....»»
NASA"s mission to an ice-covered moon will contain a message between water worlds
NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft, headed to Jupiter's ice-covered moon Europa in October 2024, will carry a laser-etched message that celebrates humanity's connection to water. The message pays homage to past NASA missions that carried similar messag.....»»
Unlocking visible femtosecond fiber oscillators: An advance in laser science
The emergence of ultrafast laser pulse generation, marking a significant milestone in laser science, has triggered incredible progress across a wide array of disciplines, encompassing industrial applications, energy technologies, life sciences, and b.....»»
Study finds decline in the stability of water yield in watersheds
Extreme climatic events such as droughts, heat waves, and cold spells not only modify hydro-meteorological conditions but also alter the underlying characteristics (e.g., wildfires due to droughts changing the vegetation cover). Intense human activit.....»»
Researchers identify new method to boost laser processing resolution
Focusing a tailored laser beam through transparent glass can create a tiny spot inside the material. Researchers at Tohoku University have reported on a way to use this small spot to improve laser material processing, boosting processing resolution......»»
NASA"s Europa clipper survives and thrives in "outer space on Earth"
In less than six months, NASA is set to launch Europa Clipper on a 1.6-billion-mile (2.6-billion-kilometer) voyage to Jupiter's ocean moon Europa. From the wild vibrations of the rocket ride to the intense heat and cold of space to the punishing radi.....»»
Android 15 will block the installation of super old apps
In Android 15, it seems that Google will block users from installing apps that was built for Android Marshmallow. The post Android 15 will block the installation of super old apps appeared first on Phandroid. One of the reasons why compani.....»»
iOS 18 again said to be ‘the most ambitious overhaul’ to the iPhone ever
Apple today confirmed that WWDC 2024 will kick off on June 10, where we expect iOS 18 and major new AI features. In a new report today, Bloomberg reiterates that iOS 18 will be “the most ambitious overhaul of the iPhone’s software in its history......»»
Antifungal activity of a maleimide derivative: Disruption of cell membranes and interference with iron ion homoeostasis
A small molecule library consisting of 40 compounds, specifically N-substituted maleimide and its derivatives, were initially screened in a study published in the journal Mycology, which was led by Prof. Ying Li (Xuzhou Medical University), Prof. Zuo.....»»
Swiss Re warns insured disaster losses could double in a decade
Insured property losses could double in the coming decade due to climate change and more frequent and more intense severe weather events, reinsurance giant Swiss Re warned Tuesday......»»
Micro-Lisa: Making a mark with novel nano-scale laser writing
High-power lasers are often used to modify polymer surfaces to make high-tech biomedical products, electronics and data storage components......»»
Electron-bending effect could boost computer memory
A new magnetic material developed by RIKEN physicists could boost computer memory storage by enabling higher memory density and faster memory writing speeds. Their research has been published in the journal Nature Communications......»»
Super Mario Maker’s “final boss” was a fraud all along
"Team 0%" declares a bittersweet victory as Trimming the Herbs' creator comes clean. When good robots fall into the wrong hands, bad things can happen... (credit: Aurich Lawson | Nintendo) The Super Mario Maker communit.....»»
Quantum interference could lead to smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient transistors
An international team of researchers from Queen Mary University of London, the University of Oxford, Lancaster University, and the University of Waterloo have developed a new single-molecule transistor that uses quantum interference to control the fl.....»»
How immersive AI transforms skill development
Organizations are becoming more laser-focused on extracting the value of AI, moving from the experimentation phase toward adoption. While the potential for AI is limitless, AI expertise sadly is not. In this Help Net Security video, David Harris, Pri.....»»
iPhone’s emergency satellite features lead authorities to group of stranded hikers for 24-hour rescue operation
A family who found themselves stranded in Mt. Hood National Forrest this week turned to Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature to contact search and rescue teams. The message kick-started what would ultimately be a 24-hour rescue process......»»
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 review: a nearly flawless inkjet
We tested the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850, an all-in-one inkjet tank printer that's fast enough to compete with high-quality color laser printers......»»
How to keep your gaming laptop cool
If you’re looking to keep your laptop cool during intense gaming sessions, then you’re in the right place......»»
Rocket Report: Starship could fly again in May; Ariane 6 coming together
"I think we’re really going to focus on getting reentry right." Enlarge / Nine kerosene-fueled Rutherford engines power Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle off the pad at Wallops Island, Virginia, early Thursday. (credit: Brad.....»»
AMD promises big upscaling improvements and a future-proof API in FSR 3.1
API should help more games get future FSR improvements without a game update. Enlarge (credit: AMD) Last summer, AMD debuted the latest version of its FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) upscaling technology. While version.....»»