New method gets better performance out of atomically thin transistors
A new way of making wafer-scale electronics out of atomically thin sheets. Enlarge / The much-larger-than-2D form of molybdenum disulfide. (credit: RHJ / Getty Images) Atomically thin materials like graphene are single m.....»»
Microplastic "hotspots" identified in Long Island Sound
Forensic and environmental experts have teamed up to develop a new scientific method to pinpoint microplastic pollution 'hotspots' in open waters. A study by Staffordshire University, The Rozalia Project for a Clean Ocean, and Central Wyoming College.....»»
A new coating method in mRNA engineering points the way to advanced therapies
Medicine can help to treat certain illnesses; for example, antibiotics can help overcome infections, but a new, promising field of medicine involves providing our body with the "blueprint" for how to defeat illnesses on its own......»»
This ultra-thin, ultra-light LG Gram laptop is $450 off at Woot!
The LG Gram 16 is a thin and lightweight laptop that's currently on sale with a $450 discount from Amazon's Woot. Get this machine with 16GB of RAM for $750......»»
New protein imaging method supports the design of innovative new cancer drugs
Scientists have successfully used a new imaging technique to determine the structure and interactions of a protein complex that plays a significant part in the initiation and progression of cancer. They showed that it was possible to use a high-resol.....»»
iOS 17.4.1 Issues Frustrating iPhone Users
As we push deeper into April, complaints from iPhone users about Apple’s iOS 17.4.1 update continue to grow with some users frustrated by seemingly unfixable bugs and performance problems. iOS 17.4.1 arrived on March 21st. The software, a point.....»»
iOS 17.4.1 Issues Frustrating iPhone Users
As we push deeper into April, complaints from iPhone users about Apple’s iOS 17.4.1 update continue to grow with some users frustrated by seemingly unfixable bugs and performance problems. iOS 17.4.1 arrived on March 21st. The software, a point.....»»
New method achieves 4D imaging of fluids in pores
A method based on CT (computed tomography)—a type of imaging that is widely used in hospitals—can help improve our understanding of CO2 storage, batteries, and processes in the body such as nutrient uptake......»»
Impact of climate change on marine life shown to be much bigger than previously known
Fish and invertebrate animals are far more affected by warmer and more acidic seawater than was previously known. This is the conclusion of a study co-led by NIOZ marine biologist Katharina Alter, based on a new analysis method published in Nature Co.....»»
Apple Vision Pro Problems: 5 Things Users Need to Know
Apple Vision Pro users are complaining about a variety of bugs and performance issues. This shouldn’t come as a surprise given that the Vision Pro is indeed a first-generation product and it will experience growing pains as Apple works to perfe.....»»
New method predicts how climate change will impact food production and financial institutions
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy have developed a new method to predict the financial impacts climate change will have on agriculture, which can help support food security and financial stabil.....»»
Scientists develop composite accelerometer for extreme environments
The demand for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) resilient to harsh environments is growing. Silicon-based MEMS struggle under extreme conditions, limited by their performance at elevated temperatures. Silicon carbide (SiC) stands out as a promis.....»»
High-performance terahertz modulators induced by substrate field in Te-based all-2D heterojunctions
High-performance active terahertz (THz) modulators are of great importance for next generation communication technology. However, they currently suffer from the tradeoff between modulation depth and speed......»»
Advancing real-time 3D holographic display: A new method for computer-generated holography
Holographic displays offer a promising avenue for achieving lifelike 3D reproductions with continuous depth sensation, holding potential applications in fields such as entertainment, medical imaging, and virtual reality. However, the conventional met.....»»
HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e review: an eco-friendly home office printer
HP's new OfficeJet Pro 9125e is an all-in-one home office printer that promises fast performance. We tested its quality and value......»»
Microsoft thinks Arm Windows laptops will eclipse M3 MacBook Air performance this year
While Apple just launched the new M3 MacBook Air, Microsoft is apparently convinced that its upcoming family of Arm laptops will offer even better performance. “Microsoft is confident that a round of new Arm-powered Windows laptops will beat App.....»»
Archaeologists find that Neanderthals and Homo sapiens organized living spaces similarly
In a study published in the Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory, archaeologists from Université de Montréal and the University of Genoa reveal that far from being more primitive, Neanderthals did much the same as their Homo sapiens successo.....»»
Intel’s new CPU feature boosted my performance by 26% — but it still needs work
Intel's unique APO feature showed some big improvements in our testing, but it still needs some big changes before it's a selling point for Intel CPUs......»»
Nonvolatile quantum memory: Discovery points path to flash-like memory for storing qubits
Rice University physicists have discovered a phase-changing quantum material—and a method for finding more like it—that could potentially be used to create flash-like memory capable of storing quantum bits of information, or qubits, even when a q.....»»
Utilizing palladium for addressing contact issues of buried oxide thin film transistors
A novel method that employs palladium to inject hydrogen into the deeply buried oxide-metal electrode contacts of amorphous oxide semiconductors (AOSs) storage devices, which reduces contact resistance, has been developed by scientists at Tokyo Tech......»»
If you have to watch one Amazon Prime Video movie in April 2024, stream this one
Robert Downey Jr. just won an Oscar for Oppenheimer, but his best performance is in an underrated movie you have to stream on Amazon Prime Video this April......»»