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Internet fiber optics could provide valuable insight into geological phenomena

Fiber-optic cables run underneath nearly all city grids across the United States and provide internet and cable TV to millions, but what if those systems could also provide valuable information related to hazardous events such as earthquakes and floo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgFeb 25th, 2021

New 3D-printed microscale photonic lantern opens opportunities for spatial mode multiplexing

Optical waves propagating through air or multi-mode fiber can be patterned or decomposed using orthogonal spatial modes, with far-ranging applications in imaging, communication, and directed energy. Yet the systems that perform these wavefront manipu.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

The RTX 5080 may be a disappointing upgrade after all

A new rumor regarding the specs of the upcoming RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 gives us more insight into Nvidia's plans, and it's not all good news......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

China lands a spacecraft on the moon"s far side to collect rocks for study

A Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

A Chinese spacecraft lands on the moon"s far side to collect rocks in growing space rivalry with US

A Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 2nd, 2024

Need to extend your Wi-Fi? This Linksys tri-band router is $100 off

The Linksys Velop Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi system will provide every corner of your home with reliable internet for only $300, following a $100 discount from Best Buy......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

New vestiges of the first life on Earth discovered in Saudi Arabia

Stromatolites are the earliest geological record of life on Earth. These curious biotic structures are made of algae carpets growing toward the light and precipitating carbonates. After their first appearance 3.48 Ga ago, stromatolites dominated the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Foldable iPad rumors, iOS 18 home screen updates and AI privacy details

Benjamin and Zac discuss the curious rumors about a 20-inch foldable iPad/MacBook, and the latest Vision Pro content developments. iOS 18 may let users change the icons of the apps on their home screen, but how exactly? We also have more insight into.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Foldable MacBook rumors, iOS 18 home screen updates and AI privacy details

Benjamin and Zac discuss the curious rumors about a 20-inch foldable MacBook, and the latest Vision Pro content developments. iOS 18 may let users change the icons of the apps on their home screen, but how exactly? We also have more insight into Appl.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Novel mobile air monitoring technology yields greater insight into post-disaster pollution levels

A team including researchers from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health and School of Medicine has found that high resolution mass spectrometry could be a valuable tool for identifying and assessing air-borne contaminants produced by natur.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

NASA releases new high-quality, near real-time air quality data

NASA has made new data available that can provide air pollution observations at unprecedented resolutions—down to the scale of individual neighborhoods. The near real-time data comes from the agency's TEMPO (Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Po.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Controlling ion transport for a blue energy future: Research highlights the potential of nanopore membranes

Blue energy has the potential to provide a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. In simple terms, it involves harnessing the energy produced when the ions in a salt solution move from high to low concentrations......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Q&A: How to make sustainable products faster with artificial intelligence and automation

By modifying the genomes of plants and microorganisms, synthetic biologists can design biological systems that meet a specification, such as producing valuable chemical compounds, making bacteria sensitive to light, or programming bacterial cells to.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

New Kino app by Halide developer is perfect for novice and pro videomakers

Photography app Halide now has a sister video app for iPhone called Kino, with grading presets, smart exposure, and free lessons for beginners.Kino aims to bring pro video features to the iPhone (Source: Lux Optics)Halide has long been a popular phot.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Ars Live: How profitable is Starlink? We dig into the details of satellite Internet.

How has Starlink has gone from zero to profitability in five years? Enlarge / A stack of 60 Starlink satellites launched in 2019. (credit: SpaceX / Flickr) SpaceX began launching operational Starlink satellites five year.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Internet Archive, aka the Wayback Machine, is under sustained DDoS attack

The Internet Archive, best known for its Wayback Machine, says that it has been under a sustained distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack for several days. The non-profit says that it is in contact with the attackers, though their motivation is a.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

New report shows perils of air pollution persist nationwide

The American Lung Association's latest State of the Air report concludes that even though Americans have changed their ways significantly over the last 50-plus years, the struggle to provide cleaner air is far from being won......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

EV charging firms must provide an array of technologies to satisfy commercial fleets

Charging companies are under pressure to provide the latest and greatest in expensive charging technology to meet myriad customer needs......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

A closer look at GenAI impact on businesses

This article includes excerpts from various reports that provide statistics and insights on GenAI and its impact on businesses. CEOs accelerate GenAI adoption despite workforce resistance IBM | IBM study | May 2024 63% of CEOs say their tea.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

New study unveils how water dynamics slow down at low temperatures

A scientist at the Institute for Molecular Science has published a study that provides insight into the puzzling phenomenon of dynamic slowdown in supercooled water, an essential step toward understanding the glass transition in liquids......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

From ashes to alerts: Science helps protect Colorado travelers

In the summer of 2021, travelers in Colorado's Glenwood Canyon were safely evacuated before massive mounds of mud and rocks buried highways and destroyed bridges, thanks to a debris flow warning system developed in part by the U.S. Geological Survey......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024