Improving coseismic slip measurements
Geologists describe the process of an earthquake as occurring in three distinct phases. During the interseismic phase, strain builds up along a fault as adjacent pieces of crust catch onto one another and move in opposite directions. This strain even.....»»
Data-driven music: Converting climate measurements into music
A geo-environmental scientist from Japan has composed a string quartet using sonified climate data. The 6-minute-long composition—titled "String Quartet No. 1 "Polar Energy Budget"—is based on over 30 years of satellite-collected climate data fro.....»»
EVs get efficiency boost from new heat pump technology
While improving electric vehicle range usually focuses on battery pack size, power electronics, curb weight and aerodynamics, a heat pump bolsters EV efficiency, especially in cold weather......»»
CMS collaboration releases Higgs boson discovery data to the public
As part of its continued commitment to making its science fully open, the CMS collaboration has just publicly released the combination of CMS measurements that contributed to establishing the discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012......»»
Unraveling differences in temperature sensitivity of soil organic matter decomposition under various oxygen conditions
Soil organic matter (SOM) decomposition is a key process that affects soil carbon storage and greenhouse gas emissions. Investigating the temperature sensitivity (Q10) of SOM decomposition and its regulating mechanisms is important for improving pred.....»»
Rumor: iPhone 16 Pro camera coating could reduce lens flare
A leak about the iPhone 16 Pro claims that a new coating will be used on the camera lens, which could cut back flares and improving image quality.The cameras of the iPhone 15 Pro MaxIt's already been repeatedly rumored that the iPhone 16 Pro will get.....»»
Gaming and AI are in Mac"s future, even with low memory capacities
Apple is continuing to insist that users can still get a lot of work done with just 8GB of memory in a Mac, while also being bullish about improving the gaming experience and AI development on the platform.MacBook ProIn November, Apple VP of worldwid.....»»
You can now send HD photos in Facebook Messenger
Meta has updated Facebook Messenger where it will allow users to send photos in HD, improving on picture quality. The post You can now send HD photos in Facebook Messenger appeared first on Phandroid. Usually media files sent over messenge.....»»
NASA"s PACE data on ocean, atmosphere, climate now available
NASA is now publicly distributing science-quality data from its newest Earth-observing satellite, providing first-of-their-kind measurements of ocean health, air quality, and the effects of a changing climate......»»
VW aims for better quality, higher sales with updated 2024 ID4
Certain 2024 Volkswagen ID4 electric compact crossovers gained additional power and a new infotainment system as part of an update. Improving the ID4's quality has also been a focus for the brand......»»
Rock permeability, microquakes link may be a boon for geothermal energy
Using machine learning, researchers at Penn State have tied low-magnitude microearthquakes to the permeability of subsurface rocks beneath the Earth, a discovery that could have implications for improving geothermal energy transfer......»»
VW aims for better quality, higher sales with the updated 2024 ID4
Certain 2024 Volkswagen ID4 electric compact crossovers gained additional power and a new infotainment system as part of an update. Improving the ID4's quality has also been a focus for the brand......»»
Making ultra-fast electron measurements in multiple directions to reveal the secrets of the aurora
The energetic electrons that drive the aurora borealis (the northern lights) have a rich and very dynamic structure that we currently do not fully understand. Much of what we know about these electrons comes from instruments that have fundamental lim.....»»
Through astronaut eyes, virtual reality propels gateway forward
NASA astronauts are using virtual reality to explore Gateway. When they slip on their headsets, they're not just seeing the station—they're in it, meticulously surveying every detail and offering crucial insights on design and functionality......»»
Microsoft finds a sneaky way to slip more ads into Windows
Microsoft is testing a stealth way to include ads to the Windows 11 Start menu......»»
Solar eclipse chasers from Colorado will seek clues for predicting geomagnetic space storms
When Monday's solar eclipse casts its shadow, Colorado-based scientists will chase it in a jet flying faster than 500 mph and aim a coffin-shaped instrument straight at the sun's corona, taking measurements that eventually could help weather forecast.....»»
How malicious email campaigns continue to slip through the cracks
In this Help Net Security video, Josh Bartolomie, VP of Global Threat Services at Cofense, discusses how email will remain a target as long as it remains the predominant form of communication within a business. Cofense researchers have found that mal.....»»
DESI first-year data delivers unprecedented measurements of expanding universe
Scientists have analyzed the first batch of data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument's quest to map the universe and unravel the mysteries of dark energy......»»
GM: Q1 sales slip 1.5% on lower fleet; retail up 6%
GM said short-term production constraints of midsize pickups and vans contributed to lower fleet sales in the first quarter......»»
March U.S. sales edge up at Hyundai, slip again at Kia
U.S. light-vehicle sales are projected to rise 4.7 percent to 12 percent in March, and 4.5 to 5.6 percent in the first quarter, based on estimates from forecasters, as market growth slows......»»
Research team realizes magnonic frequency comb
The optical frequency comb, a spectrum of optical radiation composed of evenly spaced and phase-coherent narrow spectral lines, was initially developed for precise time and frequency measurements. Over the past two decades, it has shown broad applica.....»»