Non-linear optics meets X-rays
The recent advent of femtosecond X-ray sources offers unprecedented opportunities for structural and dynamical studies. It requires, however, manipulating spectral properties, as commonly done by non-linear optics at visible/infrared wavelengths. Her.....»»
Musk meets with Schumer as Senate looks into artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence has been a focus of research for years, from Silicon Valley to the Pentagon and globally. Now, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, is considering legislation to regulate AI. .....»»
3D Printing Linear Actuators
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Hands-on with Tears of the Kingdom’s Zelda-meets-Minecraft construction set
Get ready to build your own unique solutions to Link's many challenges. Enlarge / Enough taking in majestic beauty, it's time to build! (credit: Nintendo) For decades, solving puzzles and figuring out how to advance in Z.....»»
Young Optics remains in the red
Optical component and module maker Young Optics has reported net losses for the second consecutive quarter in the first quarter of 2023, as its customers for pico projectors, image lenses, and automotive lenses continue to destock......»»
A third-party’s perspective on third-party InfoSec risk management
More than ever, organizations are relying on third parties to streamline operations, scale their business, expand and leverage expertise, and reduce costs. In the complex and fast-moving world of cybersecurity-meets-regulations, working with third pa.....»»
Where to rent DVDs and Blu-rays as Netflix ends disc rentals
With Netflix sunsetting its DVD-by-mail rental service this September, we've put together this list of some alternative DVD rental options to fill the void......»»
Chinese attempt to "leapfrog" in SiC/GaN not unchallenged
At the 2023 Optics Valley of China JFS Forum and Compound Semiconductor Industry Development Conference, Wu Lin, the President of China Advanced Semiconductor Industry Innovation Alliance, shared her observations on the current status of China's comp.....»»
Synthetic biology meets fashion in engineered silk
Scientists have long been intrigued by the remarkable properties of spider silk, which is stronger than steel yet incredibly lightweight and flexible. Now, Fuzhong Zhang, a professor of energy, environmental and chemical engineering at the McKelvey S.....»»
X-ray analysis sheds new light on prehistoric predator"s last meal
We now know more about the diet of a prehistoric creature that grew up to two and a half meters long and lived in Australian waters during the time of the dinosaurs, thanks to the power of X-rays and a team of scientists at The Australian National Un.....»»
Tim Cook meets with India"s Prime Minister, as tour continues
Apple CEO Tim Cook has spent the day between Indian store openings by visiting with developers, artists, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Tim Cook (left) meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi (source: Apple)Cook and Prime Minister Modi have met many tim.....»»
Netflix will ship its final DVDs this fall
Netflix will stop shipping DVDs and Blu-rays at the end of September 2023, ending a 25-year run that ultimately led it to become the global streaming leader......»»
X-rays reveal electronic details of nickel-based superconductors
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered new details about the electrons in a nickel-based family of superconducting materials. The research, described in two papers published in Physical Revi.....»»
Watch live: SpaceX to attempt a test flight of its Starship launch system
No human alive has ever seen a rocket this powerful take flight. Enlarge / SpaceX's Starship rocket is stacked for the final time on Saturday before a launch attempt. (credit: SpaceX) 7:15am ET Update: The first rays of.....»»
From CERN to Jupiter: Juice embarks on its historic journey
It is not only in the tunnels of CERN that we learn about the origin and composition of the universe. Look up, and space offers the most beautiful phenomena to study: black holes, dark matter, cosmic rays, etc. Studying planets, their structure and t.....»»
Asus ROG Swift OLED (PG27AQDM) review: OLED meets brightness
The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM delivers excellent features and the best brightness we've seen out of an OLED......»»
Minecraft Legends review: Age of Empires meets Pikmin in this approachable strategy game
Minecraft Legends can get repetitive, but it's still a solid entry point to the real-time strategy genre......»»
A fiber-tapering technique that combines plasmonic heaters and deformed optical fibers
Optical micro and nanofibers (MNFs) have extensive applications in nonlinearity generation, near-field optics, quantum optics, and miniaturized sensing. Although MNFs have fostered the development of various disciplines, there have been few studies o.....»»
Researchers find the key to overcome limits in X-ray microscopy
X-ray microscopes have the advantage of penetrating most substances, so internal organs and skeletons can be observed non-invasively through chest X-rays or CT scans. Recently, studies to increase the resolution of X-ray imaging technology are being.....»»
Fiber optics shed light on solid-state physics phenomena
Researchers from two laboratories at ULB have realized a synthetic dimension for light using a fiber optic ring. This ingenious system simulates the periodic motion of a particle in a crystal in order to study its behavior in the presence of interact.....»»
Japanese semiconductor equipment makers worse hit by export controls than western peers
Japan is set to officially tighten export controls on 23 semiconductor equipment items to China, starting in July, following the US-led containment against Chinese semiconductor industry. The decision not only meets strong repercussions from Beijing,.....»»