Laser pulse creates exotic order in quantum material
Water flows, ice is rigid—this clear difference between the liquid and solid state of substances is part of our everyday experience. It follows from the very regular arrangement of atoms and molecules in crystalline solids, which is lost when they.....»»
Revealing the superconducting limit of twisted bilayer graphene
Graphene is a simple material containing only a single layer of carbon atoms, but when two sheets of it are stacked together and offset at a slight angle, this twisted bilayer material produces numerous intriguing effects, notably superconductivity......»»
Advances in nanostructure fabrication: Laser direct writing on Au nanofilm
A research team led by Xuesong Mei and Jianlei Cui from Xi'an Jiaotong University has made significant progress in the field of nanotechnology. They have successfully achieved the direct writing of nanostructures on Au nano-film using a nanosecond-la.....»»
23 Years of the iPod: How Elite Obsolete Electronics keeps the music playing
There’s probably enough material to produce a book about the importance of the iPod to Apple’s history (and revenue). Yet, the company said goodbye to the brand in 2022 as it finally discontinued the last edition of the iPod Touch. There is a sma.....»»
The Quantum Geometry That Exists Outside of Space and Time
A decade after the discovery of the “amplituhedron,” physicists have excavated more of the timeless geometry underlying the standard picture of how particles move......»»
Scientists detect traces of an ancient Mayan city in southern Mexico using laser-sensor technology
Archaeologists using laser-sensing technology have detected what may be an ancient Mayan city cloaked by jungle in southern Mexico, authorities said Wednesday......»»
Quantum Machines and Nvidia use machine learning to get closer to an error-corrected quantum computer
Quantum Machines and Nvidia use machine learning to get closer to an error-corrected quantum computer.....»»
Score the Dell XPS 15 for less than $1,000 during this sale
Own a top Windows laptop for less: Right now, when you order the Dell XPS 15 through the manufacturer, you’ll save up to $300!.....»»
This 17-inch HP Envy laptop is $380 off today
The HP Envy is a tried and true Windows laptop that just so happens to have a great markdown today. Get this awesome PC for $770 when you order through HP!.....»»
Apple reaches deal to acquire Pixelmator
Apple is acquiring the popular photo editing company Pixelmator. The Pixelmator Team announced the news in a blog post on Friday and said there will be “no material changes” to its apps “at this time.” The deal is pending regulatory approval......»»
One of our favorite Hisense TVs has a $400 discount today
Treat yourself to one of the best Hisense TVs of 2024! Today, you’ll save $400 when you order the Hisense 65-inch U7N at Best Buy......»»
Apple just acquired this beloved Mac app
Popular photo-editing app Pixelmator has signed a deal to get acquired by Apple and promises no material changes to its apps for the time being......»»
Apple makes $1.1 billion commitment to expand satellite messaging
Apple is committing over a billion dollars more to its existing satellite provider GlobalStar in order to have it expand its ground bases and add more satellites for iPhone messaging.Image Credit: AppleTwo years after it first launched Emergency SOS.....»»
The best color laser printers for 2024: tested and reviewed
Color laser printers are a smart choice for home offices and small businesses, but which should you buy? Here are our top picks for every budget......»»
Imaging advance creates clearer picture of organic solar cells" molecular structure
Research on organic solar cells has been conducted for a long time. Recent advancements in understanding their molecular structures are now paving the way for the development of highly efficient solar cells......»»
This top-shelf Alienware monitor is $300 off today
Say hello to gorgeous visuals and lightning-fast response times with the Alienware 34-inch QD-OLED Gaming Monitor, now on sale for $800 when you order through Dell......»»
A new paradigm for control of quantum emitters—modulating and encoding quantum photonic info on a single light stream
A U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) multi-disciplinary team developed a new paradigm for the control of quantum emitters, providing a new method for modulating and encoding quantum photonic information on a single photon light stream......»»
This 2-in-1 ThinkPad is over $1,700 off today!
One of the best Lenovo 2-in-1 models is on sale through the manufacturer. Save over $1,700 when you order the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 today!.....»»
Framework helps autonomous drones rendezvous with sperm whales for better tracking
Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative) aims to collect millions to billions of high-quality, highly contextualized vocalizations in order to understand how sperm whales communicate. But finding the whales and knowing where they will surface t.....»»
Fundamental quantum model recreated from nanographenes
The smallest unit of information in a computer is the bit: on or off, 1 or 0. Today, the world's entire computing power is built on the combination and interconnection of countless ones and zeros. Quantum computers have their own version of the bit:.....»»
Moles, birthmarks, red hair: The anatomical features used to accuse women of witchcraft in the 17th century
Throughout accounts of 17th-century witch trials in Europe and North America, physical features alone were considered undeniable proof of witchcraft. The belief was that the devil branded witches' bodies with symbolic, material marks—such as unusua.....»»