Monolayer hexagonal boron nitride can extend plasmonic enhancement limit
A research team led by Prof. Yang Liangbao from Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences found that hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) could effectively block electron tunneling and extend the ultimate plasmonic enhancement limit.....»»
Single-emitter super-resolved imaging of radiative decay rate enhancement in dielectric gap nanoantennas
In an era where understanding and manipulating light at the nanoscale is increasingly crucial, a paper in Light: Science & Applications reveals a significant leap forward......»»
Collaborative review unveils the potential of graphene in advancing nitride semiconductor technology
In a comprehensive review, researchers from Soochow University, Beijing Graphene Institute and Xiamen Silan Advanced Compound Semiconductor Co., Ltd. have collaborated to provide a systematic overview of the progress and potential applications of gra.....»»
Novel toxic gas sensor improves the limit of nitrogen dioxide detection
Researchers at the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science developed a toxic gas sensor with the world's highest sensitivity. This sensor can precisely monitor nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a toxic gas in the atmosphere, at room temperature with.....»»
Why you need to extend enterprise IT security to the mainframe
Organizations with mainframes face a unique challenge: extending consistency across the entire enterprise, including mainframe environments. The ongoing issue lies in the incompatibility of tools designed for both mainframes and enterprise settings,.....»»
Measuring methane intensity is a key step on the path to net zero
After Canada and the United States both announced new policy measures to address oil and gas methane at the COP28 climate summit—just weeks after the EU agreed to extend its methane intensity standards to imported natural gas—it is clear that glo.....»»
As France moves to limit the rights of migrants, research reveals just how reliant on them it is
Once again, France finds itself in the grip of a political crisis. After the pension reform of June, which prompted more than one million people to take to the streets, president Emmanuel Macron's framework immigration bill passed on Tuesday December.....»»
Are diamonds GaN"s best friend? Revolutionizing transistor technology
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University are proving that diamonds are so much more than just a girl's best friend. Their groundbreaking research focuses on gallium nitride (GaN) transistors, which are high-power, high-frequency semiconductor dev.....»»
World can"t rely on tree planting to limit climate change, says report
Little consideration has been given by the IPCC to the feasibility of schemes that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere—despite many countries banking on it as part of their net zero plans......»»
Viral enhancement of nanomaterial cancer sensor improves early detection
Researchers from SUTD have developed an advanced system of breast cancer cell detection with improved speed and sensitivity, using a viral mechanism to enhance the tool's sensing accuracy......»»
How to use SideCar on iPad in portrait orientation with BetterDisplay
Using SideCar to extend your Mac's display to an iPad is great, but you're limited to a landscape orientation. Here's how to set up SideCar with your iPad in a portrait configuration using BetterDisplay.Using iPad in portrait orientation can make mor.....»»
Diets that limit ingredients, not allergens, found to improve GI issues in dogs
Restricting the number of ingredients in the diet lessens signs of disease in dogs with persistent gastrointestinal diseases, a study by researchers in the Department of Clinical Sciences in the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine has found......»»
Scientists use large scientific facilities to test the synthesis and characterization of polymeric nitrogen
Polymeric nitrogen (PN), formed under high temperature and pressure conditions, is considered an ideal high energy density material (HEDM). Its application prospects extend beyond the field of energetic materials, showing significant relevance in the.....»»
OPEC members keep climate accords from acknowledging reality
COP28 agreement draft no longer includes calls to phase out fossil fuels. Enlarge / Saudi Arabia's presence at COP28 has reportedly been used to limit progress on fossil fuel cutbacks. (credit: Sean Gallup / Getty Images).....»»
Rocket Report: The final space shuttle stack; SpaceX may extend booster lifetimes
"God willing, the suborbital tests of the new generation 'bio-capsule' will be completely Iranian." Enlarge / Solid rocket motors are stacked at the California Science Center for an eventual vertical display of space shuttle Ende.....»»
Stellantis plans layoffs at assembly plants in Mich., Ohio
Plants that build the Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator and Grand Cherokee will move from three shifts of workers to two because the company says it needs to limit sales of those vehicles to meet California emissions rules......»»
Data Theorem releases API Attack Path Visualization for enhanced API and Software supply chain security
Data Theorem has introduced the API Attack Path Visualization capabilities for the protection of APIs and the software supply chain. This latest enhancement of its API Secure solution empowers organizations with a comprehensive understanding of the a.....»»
Man dies on way home from Panera after having three “charged” lemonades
A large lemonade contains up to 390 mg of caffeine, nearly the FDA's daily safe limit. Enlarge / Dispensers for Charged Lemondade, a caffeinated lemonade drink, at Panera Bread, Walnut Creek, California, March 27, 2023. (credit:.....»»
Optical data storage breakthrough increases capacity of diamonds by circumventing the diffraction limit
Physicists at The City College of New York have developed a technique with the potential to enhance optical data storage capacity in diamonds. This is possible by multiplexing the storage in the spectral domain. The research by Richard G. Monge and T.....»»
How to keep your laptop battery healthy and extend its life
Taking care of your laptop's battery will extend its life and keep your machine safe. Here are a few tips to keep your battery health in the green......»»
Could life exist in molecular clouds?
Our search for life beyond Earth is still in its infancy. We're focused on Mars and, to a lesser extent, ocean moons like Jupiter's Europa and Saturn's Enceladus. Should we extend our search to cover more unlikely places like molecular clouds?.....»»