New chip-scale erbium-based laser offers broad wavelength tunability
Lasers have revolutionized the world since the 60s and are now indispensable in modern applications, from cutting-edge surgery and precise manufacturing to data transmission across optical fibers......»»
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AI shows how field crops develop: Software can simulate future growth based on a single initial image
Researchers at the University of Bonn have developed software that can simulate the growth of field crops. To do this, they fed thousands of photos from field experiments into a learning algorithm. This enabled the algorithm to learn how to visualize.....»»
Masterstrokes and markets: A bibliometric journey through art"s value
The art market, blending culture and commerce, has long intrigued economists and enthusiasts. A new article offers a comprehensive bibliometric analysis over five decades, examining pricing mechanisms and efficiency metrics......»»
42% plan to use API security for AI data protection
While 75% of enterprises are implementing AI, 72% report significant data quality issues and an inability to scale data practices, according to F5. Data and the systems companies put in place to obtain, store, and secure it are critical to the succes.....»»
Preparing for a post-quantum future
Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is a hot topic. A recent paper from Tsinghua University raised doubts about lattice-based cryptography for PQC, though an error was found. This has sparked questions about the strength of soon-to-be-standardized PQC al.....»»
B&H"s MacBook Pro Mega Deal Zone knocks up to $550 off
For 3 days only, save up to $550 on blowout 14-inch MacBook Pro models at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo.Grab mega savings on MacBook Pros during B&H's Deal Zone.For a limited time only, pick up a blowout 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M2 Pro chip.....»»
Malware peddlers love this one social engineering trick!
Attackers are increasingly using a clever social engineering technique to get users to install malware, Proofpoint researchers are warning. The message warns of a problem but also offers a way to fix it (Source: Proofpoint) Social engineering users t.....»»
Apple"s back to school 2024 promotion begins this week
Apple is notorious for not providing discounts on its products, but the annual back-to-school promotion offers some relief with gift card bonuses that could arrive before Friday.Apple to begin its back-to-school 2024 promotion soonThe details of the.....»»
Dockcase Studio Smart USB-C Hub 8-in-1 Review - Powerful hub with perplexing features.
The Dockcase Studio Smart USB-C Hub 8-in-1 can read the latest memory cards, which is good, but confusingly has an integrated display.The Dockcase Studio Smart USB Hub offers an array of ports with an unusual twist. The Dockcase Studio Smart USB-C Hu.....»»
Light-Based Chips Could Help Slake AI"s Ever-Growing Thirst for Energy
Optical neural networks, which use photons instead of electrons, have advantages over traditional systems. They also face major obstacles......»»
Retired engineer discovers 55-year-old bug in Lunar Lander computer game code
A physics simulation flaw in text-based 1969 computer game went unnoticed until today. Enlarge / Illustration of the Apollo lunar lander Eagle over the Moon. (credit: Getty Images) On Friday, a retired software engineer.....»»
Study examines educational and career disparities among minoritized students
New research from the University at Buffalo offers groundbreaking insights into the strategies that help students from underrepresented groups succeed academically and in their careers......»»
Improving the ability of phototherapy to stimulate the systemic immune response to cancer
Phototherapy is a safe and effective method for tumor treatment, including photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT). PTT refers to the use of laser to activate photothermal conversion agents and use high temperature to kill tumor cel.....»»
Enhancement and manipulation of second- and third-harmonic generation based on all-dielectric nonlinear metasurfaces
Nonlinear optics is a branch of optics that deals with the complex nonlinear relationships between the optical response of the medium and the incident light when it interacts with the optical medium. Currently, nonlinear optics has been successfully.....»»
Study on architecture of heart offers new understanding of human evolution
An international research team from Swansea University and UBC Okanagan (UBCO) has uncovered a new insight into human evolution by comparing humans' hearts with those of other great apes......»»
Novel insights into fluorescent "dark states" illuminate ways forward for improved imaging
Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have reported a way to improve molecular scale distance measurements using single-molecule fluorescence resonance energy transfer (smFRET). smFRET quantifies the excitation and emission properties o.....»»
Self-assembling and disassembling swarm molecular robots via DNA molecular controller
Researchers from Tohoku University and Kyoto University have successfully developed a DNA-based molecular controller that autonomously directs the assembly and disassembly of molecular robots. This pioneering technology marks a significant step towar.....»»
PHP command injection flaw exploited to deliver ransomware (CVE-2024-4577)
An OS command injection vulnerability in Windows-based PHP (CVE-2024-4577) in CGI mode is being exploited by the TellYouThePass ransomware gang. Imperva says the attacks started on June 8, two days after the PHP development team pushed out fixes, and.....»»
NetSPI acquires Hubble to address asset and exposure management challenges
NetSPI announced its acquisition of Hubble, a Northern Virginia-based cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) and cybersecurity posture management solution. The integration of Hubble’s Asset Intelligence and CAASM product, Aurora, into Th.....»»
Civilization-like Ara blurs lines between hot-seat and play-by-mail multiplayer
Plus, the game promises an innovative approach to turn-based multiplayer. Much of the time, the game looks a lot like Civilization, like in this city view......»»
The MacBook Pro with M3 chip is $200 off at Best Buy today
Best Buy dropped the price of the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro chip to $1,800. Act now before this amazing offer ends!.....»»