Making a femtosecond laser out of glass
Is it possible to make a femtosecond laser entirely out of glass? That's the rabbit hole that Yves Bellouard, head of EPFL's Galatea Laboratory, went down after years of spending hours—and hours—aligning femtosecond lasers for lab experiments......»»
Engineers develop advanced optical computing method for multiplexed data processing and encryption
Engineers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have unveiled a major advancement in optical computing technology that promises to enhance data processing and encryption. The work is published in the journal Laser & Photonics Reviews......»»
Samsung may have a bad surprise for the Galaxy Z Flip 6
In a surprising turn of events, Samsung appears to be making a downgrade to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 compared to the Flip 5......»»
Controlling magnetism with polarized light: Non-thermal pathway uses inverse Faraday effect
Intense laser pulses can be used to manipulate or even switch the magnetization orientation of a material on extremely short time scales. Typically, such effects are thermally induced, as the absorbed laser energy heats up the material very rapidly,.....»»
Strawberries under the high-tech magnifying glass
Sweet flavors and healthy ingredients make strawberries one of the world's most popular berries. The complex biochemical compounds that determine the flavor and nutritional value of a strawberry—known as biomarkers—can only be determined in detai.....»»
Novel universal principle guides properties of fluorophosphate glass
A research team led by Prof. Wang Pengfei from Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics (XIOPM) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences revealed the relationship between F/O ratio and the structure of fluorophosphate glass through conducting comp.....»»
Study reveals worrying levels of fiberglass in oysters and mussels
A new study has revealed worrying levels of fiberglass in oysters and mussels. This marks the first time fiberglass or glass reinforced plastic (GRP) particles have been found entering the food chain and raises urgent environmental and health concern.....»»
Researchers uncover key mechanisms in chromosome structure development
Researchers at Rice University are making strides in understanding how chromosome structures change throughout the cell's life cycle. Their study on motorized processes that actively influence the organization of chromosomes appears in the Proceeding.....»»
Carriers should have to unlock your iPhone or Android phone within 60 days, says FCC
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a new rule, under which carriers will have to unlock your iPhone or Android smartphone within 60 days of activation. The proposal is intended to increase competition by making it easier for.....»»
Security Bite: Ranking my favorite new privacy features in iOS 18
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»
Apple adds HomePod, AirPods to the "vintage products" list
The original HomePod is now a "vintage" item according to Apple, making it the first from the smart speaker range to be given the designation.A HomePod in useApple's support pages has a list of products that Apple deems to be vintage or obsolete, dep.....»»
New study challenges drought theory for Cahokia exodus
Nine hundred years ago, the Cahokia Mounds settlement just across the Mississippi River from present-day St. Louis bustled with roughly 50,000 people in the metropolitan area, making it one of the largest communities in the world. By 1400, however, t.....»»
Extreme Hail Storms Are Wrecking Solar Farms—but Defending Them May Be Easier Than It Seems
Climate change is making hail storms more intense, so designers have to find novel solutions to protect panels from expensive damage......»»
Hurricane Beryl Isn’t a Freak Storm—It’s the Exact Nightmare Meteorologists Predicted
A hot ocean provides the energy hurricanes need to grow—and can limit the cooling that happens in their wake, making it likelier that the storms that follow will be powerful ones......»»
Michael Walsh’s Solo Exhibition is now Open at the Mirus Gallery
Michael Walsh was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is currently based in Oakland, California. The artist's utilization of metal fabrication/casting, CAD, Virtual Reality modeling, and 3D printing create a unique approach to sculpture making......»»
Pregnant fish can also get "baby brain," but not the way that mammals do
New research reveals that pregnancy-related brain impairment is present in live-bearing fish, but instead of affecting learning and memory as expected from similar research on mammals, it appears to have a stronger impact on decision-making and senso.....»»
"Acceleration beats" shine bright light on a novel universal modulation regime in a semiconductor-based laser
Researchers at the Paul-Drude-Institute for Solid State Electronics (PDI) have observed a novel modulation regime characterized by the emergence of previously unseen "acceleration beats" in a modulated semiconductor-based laser......»»
Hyundai Supernal air mobility plans aircraft demo this year
Hyundai Motor Group doesn't have a long track record making advanced air mobility products. But Jaiwon Shin, president of its Advanced Air Mobility division, says Hyundai has plenty of strengths to make it a contender......»»
Here’s why a Japanese billionaire just canceled his lunar flight on Starship
"I feel terrible making the crew members wait longer." Enlarge / Elon Musk speaks as Yusaku Maezawa, founder and president of Start Today Co., looks on at an event at the SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California, in 2018. (cr.....»»
TikTok vaguely disputes report that it’s making a US-only app
TikTok has spent months separating code for US-only algorithm, insiders claim. Enlarge (credit: Future Publishing / Contributor | Future Publishing) TikTok is now disputing a Reuters report that claims the short-video ap.....»»
This Alienware 18-inch gaming laptop is over $1,000 off today
The Alienware m18 gaming laptop is down to $2,000 right now making it a highly attractive bet for anyone looking for high-end gaming on the move......»»