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.....»»
Tazama: Open-source real-time fraud management
Tazama is an open-source platform focused on improving fraud management within digital payment systems. Tazama marks a substantial transformation in the approach to financial monitoring and compliance worldwide. Previously, the financial sector strug.....»»
F&I wait times improving while total time to buy a car lags
Contract signing, financing, incentives and rebates, and titling saw improvements in wait times. Consumers saw increases in wait times for test drives, credit applications and trade-ins......»»
Chemists break barriers and open up super-resolution molecule mass analysis
A team of chemists led by Prof. Albert Heck puts a new spin on analyzing and understanding molecules. By ingeniously improving current measuring equipment, the team was able to trap and observe individual molecules for a much longer period—up to 25.....»»
Restoration of degraded areas in semi-arid region contributes to "return" of soil microorganisms, study shows
Strategies deployed for the restoration of degraded land have had promising results in Brazil's semi-arid region, improving the microbial properties of the soil and contributing to a return of native ecosystem services. The techniques include removal.....»»
Researchers develop method to manipulate structured light without distortion
The many properties of light allow it to be manipulated and used for applications that range from very sensitive measurements to communications and intelligent ways to interrogate objects. A compelling degree of freedom is the spatial pattern, called.....»»
The secret lives of roots: Tropical forest root systems are central to improving climate change predictions
International research co-authored by Joshua Fisher, associate professor in Chapman University's Schmid College of Science and Technology, suggests that studying root function in tropical forests could help vegetation models improve predictions of cl.....»»
Improving lithium-sulfur batteries with metal-organic framework-based materials
Current lithium-ion battery technology does not have the energy density necessary to meet the demands for renewable energy. In theory, lithium-sulfur batteries could be a viable alternative with a higher specific capacity and energy density. However,.....»»
Study offers improved look at Earth"s ionosphere
New measuring techniques will enable improved measurements of the Earth's ionosphere, a key to studying and reducing the impact of space weather......»»
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra Wants to Take over the Smartphone Photography Throne
Xiaomi has been steadily improving its premium smartphone lineup in recent years, offering users a more capable and versatile mobile photography experience. The post The Xiaomi 14 Ultra Wants to Take over the Smartphone Photography Throne appeared fi.....»»
Powering nitrogenases: Researchers find new targets for improving biocatalysts
Nitrogenases are considered promising candidates for the sustainable enzymatic production of ammonia and carbon compounds. Unfortunately, one bottleneck in this complex process, the supply of electrons to the enzymes, has remained a mystery until now.....»»
Apple’s App Store is Riddled With Popular Piracy Brands (Update)
Apple is relatively good at banning piracy-related software from its App Store. Now and then, a pirate app may slip through the cracks, as happened this week. These are typically dealt with right away, but not always. Just as intriguing is the fact t.....»»
Here’s the New Google Account Sign In Page
If you have been asked to sign in to your Google Account in recent days, you likely saw the notice at the top that read, “A new look is coming soon,” and that Google was “improving the sign-in page with a more modern look and feel.&.....»»
Overcoming barriers to climate-smart agriculture in South Asia
Despite the possibility of climate-smart agriculture improving food security, most CSA practices and technologies are not widely adopted in South Asia......»»
Researchers conduct comprehensive review on preparation of MOF-based flame retardants via coordination bond cleavage
Since the first report of metal-organic framework (MOF)-based flame retardants in 2017, this research area has exploded. However, improving the flame-retardant efficiency of MOFs and expanding their application areas remain critical challenges. The p.....»»
The cultural evolution of collective property rights for sustainable resource governance
Community-based natural resource management has been dominated for several decades by the design principles of Nobel Prize laureate Elinor Ostrom. These principles provide guidelines for improving the governance of resource systems, from small-scale.....»»
Study shows promise of transceiver-based sensing for active monitoring of fiber networks
Researchers have successfully used a coherent transceiver prototype to detect polarization changes that preceded a cable break in a live network. The work, which is one of the first demonstrations of field-based measurements for an active cable break.....»»
Addressing anti-Black racism is key to improving well-being of Black Canadians, says researcher
Anti-Black racism continues to be a major determinant of poor health and social outcomes for Black Canadians. Addressing this racism within Canadian institutions—like the health care system, justice system, the child welfare system and education—.....»»
Apple’s App Store is Riddled With Popular Piracy Brands
Apple is relatively good at banning piracy-related software from its App Store. Now and then, a pirate app may slip through the cracks, as happened this week. These are typically dealt with right away, but not always. Just as intriguing is the fact t.....»»
eROSITA X-ray sky survey measurements show consistency with the cosmic microwave background
The analysis of how galaxy clusters, the largest objects in the universe, evolve over cosmic time has yielded precise measurements of the total matter content and its clumpiness, report scientists of the German eROSITA consortium, led by the Max Plan.....»»
Scientists improve materials for reconstructive and plastic surgery
Researchers from IOCB Prague and their colleagues from Ghent University in Belgium have been working on improving the properties of gelatin-based materials, thereby expanding the possibilities of their use mainly in medicine. In a paper published in.....»»