Hyper Light Drifter gets a 3D co-op follow-up
Hyper Light Breaker, a multiplayer follow-up to Hyper Light Drifter, is set to hit Steam Early Access in spring 2023......»»
The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is a great new smartwatch (with a catch)
The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro takes the brilliant TicWatch Pro 5 and gives it a very light makeover. It's as good as you'd expect, but it makes me quite sad......»»
How to watch the Olympics opening ceremony and more
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games officially kick off on Friday, July 26, and run through August 11. Follow along for how to watch the Olympics opening ceremony and more on any device – whether you have cable or not. more….....»»
North American EV battery capacity plans grow tenfold after incentives, Energy Department says
Planned battery cell production would power about 14 million light-duty EVs annually by 2030, according to the DOE......»»
Energy poverty can mean you spend less on luxuries—or put your life at risk
If you are in energy poverty (or fuel poverty, as it is sometimes called), you or your household cannot afford to spend enough on the energy you need to cook, heat or light your home......»»
Tunable metasurface can control optical light in space and time, offering path to wireless communication channels
It is a scene many of us are familiar with: You're working on your laptop at the local coffee shop with maybe a half dozen other laptop users—each of you is trying to load websites or stream high-definition videos, and all are craving more bandwidt.....»»
New way to analyze riblet denticles on modern great white sharks sheds light on swimming speed
A team of engineers and zoologists affiliated with several institutions in Japan has developed a new way to study riblet denticles on shark skin. In their study, published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, the group used their new techni.....»»
Lost lake sheds light on past and future water security
Nestled high in the Eastern Lesotho Highlands, scientists have uncovered fascinating evidence of an ancient mountain lake that flourished thousands of years ago. This discovery, made by Professor Jennifer Fitchett from the University of the Witwaters.....»»
Blue light could kill at least 99% of bacteria linked to dog ear infections, new research shows
New research from the University of Nottingham and University of Birmingham has highlighted that blue light has the ability to kill antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria isolated from ear infections in dogs......»»
New work sheds light on nonlinear encoding in diffractive optical processors based on linear materials
UCLA researchers have conducted an in-depth analysis of nonlinear information encoding strategies for diffractive optical processors, offering new insights into their performance and utility. Their study, published in Light: Science & Applications, c.....»»
When searching for light and a mate in the deep, dark sea, male dragonfish grow larger eyes, scientists discover
A small but ferocious predator, the male dragonfish will apparently do anything for love. Or at least to find a mate. A study by researchers at Boston College found that the eyes of the male dragonfish grow larger for mate-seeking purposes, making th.....»»
Machine learning method uses nonlinear optics and structured light to expand information network accuracy and capacity
Structured light can significantly enhance information capacity, due to its coupling of spatial dimensions and multiple degrees of freedom. In recent years, the combination of structured light patterns with image processing and machine intelligence h.....»»
Innovative method uses oxygen and light to recycle unsaturated polymers
A study published in Cell Reports Physical Science showcases a novel method for the recycling of unsaturated polymers such as rubber and plastics......»»
Room-temperature defluorination method uses light to clean up forever chemicals
Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), nicknamed "forever chemicals," pose a growing environmental and health threat. Since the invention of Teflon in 1938, PFAS and perfluorinated polymers or PFs have been widely used for their exceptional stability and.....»»
3D printing method reveals light emission from nanowires for the first time
Dr. Jaeyeon Pyo's team at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has become the first in the world to reveal light emission patterns from 3D-printed nanowires, which has been published as a cover article in the journal ACS Nano......»»
Jaguar"s push upmarket to include "boutique stores"
The first high-end location will be in Paris, with Miami, London, Shanghai and Tokyo to follow......»»
This slanted surfboard just may be Google’s next TV streamer
We're fully expecting a follow-up to the veteran Chromecast With Google TV at an event in August — and this weird-looking thing could be it......»»
This slanted surfboard apparently is Google’s next TV streamer
We're fully expecting a follow-up to the veteran Chromecast With Google TV at an event in August — and this weird-looking thing could be it......»»
iOS 18 release date: When to expect the public launch
We’re in full swing of the iOS 18 beta for both developers and public testers. But when will the update launch for everyone with all the new features? Follow along for when to expect the iOS 18 release date. more….....»»
Rumor: iPhone SE 4 to feature OLED display, new design, and higher price
In addition to new details about next year’s iPhone 17 lineup, a rumor today has shed more light on what to expect from the next-gen iPhone SE. The so-called iPhone SE 4 will reportedly feature a larger display, a significantly upgraded camera, an.....»»
Sensing ultraviolet light with the help of molecular switches
The old saying "the dose makes the poison" also holds true for ultraviolet (UV) light. While UV light is essential for vitamin D production, it is also important in phototherapy, several industrial processes, and plant growth. It also has harmful eff.....»»