Hybridization of surface lattice resonances induces dual-band bound states in continuum
In metasurfaces, surface lattice resonances (SLRs) and bound state in the continuum (BIC) are two convenient approaches for achieving high quality factors (Q-factors)......»»
Fungi finding: mushroom hunters seek new species and recognition
You can't walk very far through a forest in this part of the United States without stumbling upon a mushroom, an eruption from a vast fungal kingdom that all life depends on, but about which we know very little......»»
Concert overload? Apple Music’s new feature can help you choose
Apple Music is getting a feature that lets you see what bands are in town and the setlists they're playing, but only if the band opts in......»»
Worms and snails handle the pressure 2,500m below the Pacific surface
Giant worms found wriggling under the Pacific seabed have unveiled a thriving ecosystem in a fiercely hostile environment, according to a study published by Nature Communications......»»
New iPad mini announced, cheaper Vision Pro, more executive departures
Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise announcement of the new iPad mini this week, and some new branded company logo features coming to iOS soon. Apple’s Chief People Officer Carole Surface departs after less than two years, plus we have more v.....»»
Scientists create new overwintering sites for monarch butterflies on a warming planet
The migration of the monarch butterfly is one of the wonders of the natural world. Each autumn, a new generation of monarch butterflies is born in the northern United States and southern Canada. Hundreds of millions of these butterflies then fly to t.....»»
OnePlus has Big Promises with OxygenOS 15’s Upcoming Launch
OnePlus fans, rejoice! The post OnePlus has Big Promises with OxygenOS 15’s Upcoming Launch appeared first on Phandroid. With Android 15 finally official, we’re bound to see more and more smartphone manufacturers follow suit an.....»»
Plankton balloon to six times their size in newly discovered mode of oceanic travel
Many plankton journey from the cold, dark depths of our oceans to the surface, only to eventually drift down again into the darkness in a perpetual rhythm. Yet, how single-celled phytoplankton, most of which have no appendages to help them swim, make.....»»
Democrats and Republicans agree on one thing: Censoring hate speech
There is strong disagreement in the United States as to whether, when and how much hate speech should be censored when posted on social media platforms. Democrats and Republicans, in particular, often argue about this question, especially in light of.....»»
Democracy in danger? Election study in East German states shows mistrust in the state
Survey results from Trier and Jena University show that in Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg democracy is in crisis. Most respondents do not want the AfD to participate in government......»»
Could life exist below Mars ice? Study proposes possibilities
While actual evidence for life on Mars has never been found, a new NASA study proposes microbes could find a potential home beneath frozen water on the planet's surface......»»
Longer wildfire seasons means more bad air days
Each year in Utah and most other western states in America, the period from July through October is considered wildfire season because it typically represents the peak times atmospherically for such hazardous phenomenon. Besides the danger to propert.....»»
Physicists report emergence of ferromagnetism at onset of Kondo breakdown in moiré bilayer lattices
Moiré superlattices are materials consisting of two layers stacked on top of each other with either a small rotational misalignment or a lattice mismatch between them. The Kondo lattice model, on the other hand, describes systems in which conduction.....»»
NASA Will Do Space in Style With the Prada Axiom Spacesuit
In Milan, the fashion house and Axiom Space have revealed how astronauts will be decked out on the lunar surface during the Artemis 3 mission in 2026......»»
Study explores how children engage with dual-language books
Dual-language books (DLBs) are ones with the story told in two languages—sometimes with both languages on the same page, and other times in a two-page spread with the first language on one page and the second language on the other......»»
An even better Surface Laptop may be coming soon
A leaked listing has revealed an Intel Lunar Lake version of the Surface Laptop 7th Edition, which is currently my favorite Windows laptop......»»
Apple’s first-ever ‘Chief People Officer’ departing after less than two years
Another shakeup is on its way to Apple’s executive team. Bloomberg reports today that Carol Surface, Apple’s Chief People Officer, is departing the company. Surface joined Apple less than two years ago in March 2023. more….....»»
Global temperature analysis reveals deep ocean marine heat waves are underreported
While marine heat waves (MHWs) have been studied at the sea surface for more than a decade, new research published today in Nature has found 80% of MHWs below 100 meters are independent of surface events, highlighting a previously overlooked aspect o.....»»
Lenovo’s cheap Surface Pro alternative is down to $270
The Chromebook Duet 3 is a great little device, and for just $270, it's a must-buy if you want a budget-friendly 2-in-1 experience......»»
Two million voters with felony convictions have the right to vote—but might not know
As get-out-the-vote efforts hit high gear nationwide, a team of sociologists, political scientists and nonprofits in select states are focused on reaching out to some of the more than two million people with felony convictions who may not realize the.....»»
A historical perspective on megafires and roadway damage in Washington, Oregon and California
A research team has examined the extent of damage and associated costs on the 2020 Labor Day wildfires in Washington, Oregon, and California, comparing results with the historical impact of megafires in these states......»»