Laser Fusion Experiment Unleashes an Energetic Burst of Optimism
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The New York Times: Scientists have come tantalizingly close to reproducing the power of the sun -- albeit only in a speck of hydrogen for a fraction of a second. Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Lab.....»»
NASA just locked four people in a fake Mars base for a year
NASA has officially kicked off one of its biggest and most intriguing experiments to date. The experiment will see four non-astronauts locked in NASA’s fake … The post NASA just locked four people in a fake Mars base for a year appeared first.....»»
The science of BBQ: A "complicated circus of chemicals"
Cooking the perfect brisket is a lot like conducting a science experiment. And Dr. Jeremiah Gassensmith should know—he's both a chemist and backyard barbecue chef......»»
Social experiment in women"s amateur soccer: Is a foreign name a disadvantage?
To find out if we discriminate against people with foreign-sounding names an experiment with fictional girls who wanted to play soccer yields some answers......»»
Clamor of gravitational waves from universe"s merging supermassive black holes "heard" for first time
Following 15 years of data collection in a galaxy-sized experiment, scientists have "heard" the perpetual chorus of gravitational waves rippling through our universe for the first time—and it's louder than expected......»»
Study shows that even confident educators have trouble recognizing AI-generated essays
Can you tell if what you're reading right now was written by a human or generated by artificial intelligence? Do you care? Those are essentially the questions that University of California San Diego researchers asked in an experiment with ChatGPT at.....»»
Researchers develop new electrically pumped edge-emitting laser chip with unprecedented performance
In a new study published in Light: Science & Applications , a team of scientists led by Asst. Prof. Abdullah Demir from UNAM-Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Bilkent University, has successfully developed a novel electrically pumped.....»»
Team improves spectral analysis and measurement of X-ray crystal spectroscopy for future fusion reactors
A research team led by Prof. Lyu Bo from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has improved the diagnostic accuracy of X-ray Crystal Spectroscopy (XCS) and investigated a series of fusion reactor-related spectral.....»»
Experiment reveals 3D structural image of atmospheric boundary layer during haze pollution in the North China Plain
The results of the experiment "Comprehensive Observation on the Atmospheric boundary layer Three-dimensional Structure" (COATS) were recently published online in Science China Earth Sciences. This study enriches the understanding of the physical mech.....»»
Researchers report on a new technique for cooling membranes with lasers
Using a new technique, researchers at the University of Basel have succeeded in cooling a small membrane down to temperatures close to absolute zero using only laser light. Such extremely cooled membranes could, for instance, find applications in hig.....»»
Hot Wheels Rift Rally review: A fun fusion of AR and RC cars
Hot Wheels Rift Rally is a good example of combining physical toys with a mixed-reality gameplay component done right, and it's fun for all ages.Hot Wheels has been a staple in the minds of children and car enthusiasts for generations. They've adapte.....»»
Stars collided in galactic “demolition derby,” produced oddball gamma-ray burst
Such oddball events tell astronomers a lot about spectacular diversity of cosmic explosions. Enlarge / Astronomers studying a powerful gamma-ray burst (GRB) may have observed a never-before-seen way to destroy a star. (credit: In.....»»
Do hummingbirds drink alcohol? More often than you think
You may not realize it, but that backyard hummingbird feeder filled with sugar water is a natural experiment in fermentation—yeast settle in and turn some of the sugar into alcohol......»»
A new mathematical "blueprint" is accelerating fusion device development
Developing commercial fusion energy requires scientists to understand sustained processes that have never before existed on Earth. But with so many unknowns, how do we make sure we're designing a device that can successfully harness fusion power?.....»»
Stellar demolition derby births powerful gamma-ray burst
While searching for the origins of a powerful gamma-ray burst (GRB), an international team of astrophysicists may have stumbled upon a new way to destroy a star......»»
Researcher discovers new type of atomic nucleus
An experiment performed in the Accelerator Laboratory of University of Jyväskylä, Finland, has succeeded in producing a previously unknown atomic nucleus, 190-Astatine, consisting of 85 protons and 105 neutrons. The nucleus is the lightest isotope.....»»
Samsung’s The Premiere 4K smart laser projector is $500 off
Samsung's The Premiere 4K smart laser projector comes in 120-inch and 130-inch models, and both are on sale from Samsung with $500 discounts to their prices......»»
Fusion simulations reveal the multi-scale nature of tokamak turbulence
Creating efficient, self-sustaining fusion power requires good confinement of the heat in the plasma. Plasma confinement is limited by particle and energy losses due to turbulence. A new analysis has used a powerful supercomputer to study this turbul.....»»
Simple experiment shows chimpanzees can prepare for alternative outcomes of events
An international team of psychologists reports that chimpanzees are capable of preparing themselves for alternative outcomes of events. In their study, reported in the journal Biology Letters, the group conducted experiments with multiple chimpanzees.....»»
Team lays groundwork for future ultra-precise timing links to geosynchronous satellites
Last year, scientists drove up Mauna Loa volcano on Hawai'i, aimed a laser at a reflector positioned on Haleakala peak on Maui, and beamed rapid pulses of laser light through 150 kilometers of turbulent air. While the pulses were exceedingly faint, t.....»»
Quantum Light Experiment Proves Photosynthesis Starts with a Single Photon
Scientists have used quantum technology to track individual particles of light as they begin the process of photosynthesis.....»»