Measuring periodical cicadas" chorus with fiber optic cables
Hung from a common utility pole, a fiber optic cable—the kind bringing high-speed internet to more and more American households—can be turned into a sensor to detect temperature changes, vibrations, and even sound, through an emerging technology.....»»
Actively exploited Cisco 0-day with maximum 10 severity gives full network control
An unknown threat actor is exploiting the vulnerability to create admin accounts. Enlarge / Cables run into a Cisco data switch. (credit: Getty Images) Cisco is urging customers to protect their devices following the dis.....»»
Interplay of free electrons: Tailored electron pulses for improved electron microscopy
Electron microscopes provide unique vistas of nanoscale structures, but their resolution is limited by the mutual repulsion of electrons. Researchers in Göttingen have now succeeded in precisely measuring the influence of these interactions. They di.....»»
High-speed electro-optic modulation in topological interface states of a one-dimensional lattice
Electro-optic modulators, which convert signals from the electrical to the optical domain, are at the heart of optical communications, terahertz wireless communications, microwave signal processing, and quantum technology. Next-generation electro-opt.....»»
Nearly half a billion small tech items thrown away
Electrical items such as vapes, fans, cables and USB sticks can all be recycled.....»»
Measuring nutrition in crops using satellites
With many people around the world suffering from various forms of malnutrition it's important that the absolute basics such as rice, soya and wheat are as nourishing as possible. Research shows that the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission and the Italian P.....»»
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Charge your iPhone, AirPods, and iPad at the same time with this 2-pack of charging cables for $24.99. TL;DR: As of October 9, get this 3-in-1 Apple Watch, AirPods & iPhone Charging Cable (White/2-Pack) for only $24.99 — that's 64% off.En.....»»
Mont Blanc shrinks by over two meters in two years
France's highest mountain, Mont Blanc, has shrunk by over two meters in height over the past two years, researchers said on Thursday, measuring the Alpine peak at 4,805.59 meters (15,766.4 feet)......»»
A precise test of quantum electrodynamics: Measuring the g factor of electrons in hydrogen-like tin
Quantum electrodynamics is the best-tested theory in physics. It describes all electrical and magnetic interactions of light and matter. Scientists at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kernphysik in Heidelberg (MPIK) have now used precision measurements o.....»»
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Today's top deals include an Echo Show 5 for $40, 26% off a Zonefoker iPad case, a 10-pack iPhone charging lightning cables for $13, 35% off an Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet, 50% off a eufy Security SmartDrop, and more.Save $750 on an M1 MacBook ProThe A.....»»
Q&A: New tool supports private industry in minimizing impacts to nature"s services
Companies and investors are increasingly considering, and measuring, the impacts of their business activities on nature, or "natural capital" (the world's stock of natural assets like air, water, soil, and biodiversity). This includes how impacts to.....»»
Researchers propose a unified, scalable framework to measure agricultural greenhouse gas emissions
Increased government investment in climate change mitigation is prompting agricultural sectors to find reliable methods for measuring their contribution to climate change. With that in mind, a team led by scientists at the University of Illinois Urba.....»»
Bob Lutz joins board of lightweight wheel supplier Carbon Revolution
Australian carbon-fiber wheel maker Carbon Revolution named former GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz and other veteran U.S. auto executives to its board, pending the completion of its upcoming SPAC merger......»»
Just got an iPhone 15? Get this 6ft fast-charging USB-C cable for $9
If you're grabbing the new iPhone 15 and want some USB-C cables, these ones from Monoprice are well-priced, 6ft long, and a great option......»»
Luxshare doubles iPhone production, prepares for Apple Vision Pro
From making iPhone cables in 2011, Luxshare has grown into a major Apple partner is now producing twice the number of iPhones it did in 2022.Apple CEO Tim Cook at a Luxshare plantLuxshare has been steadily increasing in importance to Apple, and is no.....»»
Grab everything you need for your iPhone 15 - cases, cables, chargers, and more
Grab all the things you need for your brand new phone with our list of the best accessories for the iPhone 15 line.Best iPhone 15 accessoriesApple's iPhone 15 lineup is now available, which means you're going to want to pick up some accessories to ge.....»»
Quiet cables set to help reveal rare physics events
Imagine trying to tune a radio to a single station but instead encountering static noise and interfering signals from your own equipment. That is the challenge facing research teams searching for evidence of extremely rare events that could help unde.....»»
Hidden dangers loom for subsea cables, the invisible infrastructure of the internet
More than 97% of the world’s internet traffic passes through subsea cables at some point, according to ENISA. Subsea cables are a vital component of the global internet infrastructure, and it is critical to protect them from cyberattacks, physical.....»»
Revealing the general characteristics of fiber Rayleigh scattering based on deep learning
Scattering in media has unique inherent randomness. Fiber Rayleigh scattering is one of the typical scattering effects. The exploration and understanding of the characteristics of fiber Rayleigh scattering holds significant research value for optical.....»»
Researchers develop biodegradable optical fiber to measure or modulate electrical current in the body
Electrical signals control a vast number of activities in the human body, from exchanges of messages between brain neurons and stimulation of the heart muscle to the impulses that enable hands and feet to move, among many other examples. To monitor o.....»»
Composite 2D materials for fiber lasers show promise for ultrafast optics applications
The formation of dissipative solitons is influenced by several factors, such as spectral filtering effects and Kerr nonlinear effects. This interaction leads to the possibility of mode locking over a wide range of parameters, generating pulses whose.....»»