Investigating dense plasmas with positron waves
Astrophysical and lab-created plasmas under the influence of magnetic fields are the source of intense study. New research seeks to understand the dynamics of position waves traveling through these clouds of highly ionized gas......»»
New observations confirm important step in star formation
New observations have confirmed a key step in the process of star formation: a rotating "cosmic wind" made of molecules, which is vitally important for collapsing gas clouds to contract sufficiently so as to form a hot, dense young star......»»
Going rogue: Scientists apply giant wave mechanics on a nanometric scale
Researchers have shown how the principles of rogue waves—huge 30-meter waves that arise unexpectedly in the ocean—can be applied on a nano scale, with dozens of applications from medicine to manufacturing......»»
Physicists create new form of antenna for radio waves
University of Otago physicists have used a small glass bulb containing an atomic vapor to demonstrate a new form of antenna for radio waves. The bulb was "wired up" with laser beams and could therefore be placed far from any receiver electronics......»»
Apple is investigating an issue with flickering Apple Watch displays
Apple is reported to be investigating an issue with the Apple Watch that's causing the display on some of the devices to flicker......»»
Reef-devouring predator survives coral bleaching and feasts on the survivors
Research conducted by marine biologists from the University of Sydney has found juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish can withstand tremendous heat waves well above levels that kill coral. These starfish then develop into carnivorous predators that devou.....»»
Apple investigating an issue with Apple Watch display
Apple is reported to be investigating an issue with the Apple Watch that's causing the display on some of the devices to flicker......»»
Cracking the code of 2022"s unprecedented heat waves and droughts
Extreme weather events have been making headlines worldwide due to their increasing frequency and severity, often attributed to ongoing global-scale warming. The year 2022 was no exception, with record-breaking heat waves and droughts of highly unusu.....»»
The best alternatives to Apple"s AirTag item tracker
Here are our favorite alternatives to Apple's AirTag that offer unique features, longer battery life, and compatibility with different platforms.Apple introduced AirTag in April 2021.As Apple's AirTag continues to make waves in the world of item trac.....»»
Saturday Citations: Gravitational waves, time travel and the simulated universe hypothesis
This week, researchers proved empirically that life isn't fair. Also, you'll notice that, in a superhuman display of restraint, I managed to write a paragraph about the simulated universe hypothesis without once referencing "The Matrix." (Except for.....»»
New research can help better predict the health and sustainability of "grassy" ecosystems
Newly published research from UNC Greensboro's Dr. Kevin Wilcox and colleagues will help scientists better predict how global changes—such as droughts, fires, and heat waves—will impact the health and sustainability of the Earth's grassy ecosyste.....»»
Investigating the detection limit of electrochemistry
With recent improvements in instrumentation and confinement techniques, the detection of molecules using electrochemical techniques has become easier than ever before; however, there are still many conditions which restrict the electrochemical detect.....»»
MOVEit data breach exposed personal data of 64M people; SEC investigating
A MOVEit data breach resulted in “at least” 64 million people having their personal data exposed by the failings of a company they’ve likely never heard of. The breach affected customer organizations ranging from Sony to the Louisiana Office.....»»
Phonon engineering for extended lasing beyond the fluorescence spectrum
The electron and phonon are two fundamental particles (quasi-particles) of condensed matter and their interplay in single crystals can create many interesting physical phenomena, such as polaritons, charge density waves and up-conversion fluorescence.....»»
Quantum Physics Isn"t as Weird as You Think. It"s Weirder
Quantum physics’ oddities seem less surprising if you stop thinking of atoms as tennis balls, and instead more like waves pushing through water.....»»
Study shows little improvement in mandated disaster plans, despite required updates
Hurricanes, floods, heat waves and other disasters are striking the United States with increased severity and frequency, and since 2000 the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act has required states and local jurisdictions to have plans in place to reduce d.....»»
India"s antitrust regulator investigating Apple"s & Google"s business practices
India's Competition Commission is investigating Google and Apple for alleged unfair business practices as the the global discourse on market dominance of major tech companies continues to ramp up.The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has launched.....»»
Global study warns water security threatened by droughts and heat waves worldwide
Increased demand for water due to global population growth, coupled with the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, endangers our water security. Nonetheless, little is known about the relationship of water use by sectors and the occurrence.....»»
Novel framework promotes efficient electromagnetic wave absorption
A research team led by Prof. Wang Junfeng from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a bio-inspired metal-organic framework (Bio-MOF) to achieve efficient absorption of electromagnetic waves......»»
Ionic crystal generates molecular ions upon positron irradiation
The positron, the antiparticle of the electron, has the same mass and charge as that of an electron but with the sign flipped for the charge. It is an attractive particle for scientists because the use of positrons has led to important insights and d.....»»
Apple’s iMessage targeted by DMA-equipped EU antitrust regulators
Should Apple’s blue bubbles be subject to the European Union’s recent Digital Market Act? That’s something the European Commission is investigating, according to people in the know. more….....»»