Optical microscope strategy allows observers to check electrons moving inside gold
A team led by DGIST professor Seo Dae-ha has developed an experimental strategy to control and observe the chemical reaction of a single nanocatalyst using an optical microscope. The work is expected to contribute to catalyst design based on accurate.....»»
Study sheds light on 11th-century Arab-Muslim optical scientist whose work laid foundation for modern-day physics
Scientists from the University of Sharjah and the Warburg Institute are poring over the writings of an 11th-century Arab-Muslim polymath to demonstrate their impact on the development of optical sciences and how they have fundamentally transformed th.....»»
Here’s when to expect the first M4 Macs to launch
Apple is quickly moving ahead with its next-generation Apple Silicon plans. According to new reports this week, the first M4 Macs are expected as soon as later this year. Here’s what to expect. more….....»»
Sleeping more flushes junk out of the brain
Rhythmic activity during sleep may get fluids in the brain moving. Enlarge (credit: OsakaWayne Studios) As if we didn’t have enough reasons to get at least eight hours of sleep, there is now one more. Neurons are still.....»»
7 great free sci-fi movies you should stream right now
Check out these great sci-fi movies starring Amy Adams, Kirsten Dunst, Kurt Russell that are currently streaming for free on Tubi, Pluto TV, and Amazon Freevee......»»
April’s Best iPhone 15 Pro Alternatives
If you want a device that’s comparable to Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max, there are some excellent alternatives you should check out this month. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are the company’s flagship phones a.....»»
Biden plans sweeping effort to block Arctic oil drilling
The U.S. set aside 23 million acres of Alaska's North Slope to serve as an emergency oil supply a century ago. Now, President Joe Biden is moving to block oil and gas development across roughly half of it......»»
Designing a cost-effective X-ray free electron lasers facility
Many advances in structural science since the 1970s were made by probing materials with synchrotron radiation: that is, high energy X-rays generated through accelerating high-energy electrons. The latest generation of such sources, X-ray free electro.....»»
Viewpoint: People or planet? Australia must invest in both for a sustainable future
Designed to support Australia's pathway to net zero, the government recently released its Sustainable Finance Strategy for consultation......»»
Microbial food as a food production strategy of the future
The global food crisis is increasing due to rapid population growth and declining food productivity from climate change. Moreover, today's food production and supply system emits a huge amount of carbon dioxide, reaching 30% of the total amount emitt.....»»
Check Point boosts security in Harmony Email & Collaboration
Check Point announced new email security features that enhance its Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration portfolio: Patented unified quarantine, DMARC monitoring, archiving, and Smart Banners. Since 2023, Check Point has released over 75 new feat.....»»
Strategies to cultivate collaboration between NetOps and SecOps
In this Help Net Security interview, Debby Briggs, CISO at Netscout, discusses breaking down silos between NetOps and SecOps. Practical steps include scheduling strategy meetings, understanding communication preferences, and fostering team collaborat.....»»
Palo Alto Networks firewalls under attack, hotfixes incoming! (CVE-2024-3400)
Attackers are exploiting a command injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-3400) affecting Palo Alto Networks’ firewalls, the company has warned, and urged customers to implement temporary mitigations and get in touch to check whether their devices have.....»»
EPA"s push to eliminate ‘forever chemicals" brings scrutiny to EV components
The EPA is moving to rid waterways of cancerous PFAS chemicals, but the auto industry still relies on some of them for crucial components and materials, including those used in EVs......»»
Galaxy One UI 6.1 Update: 3 Reasons to Install & 3 Not To
Samsung has started pushing its One UI 6.1 update with Galaxy AI features to select Galaxy models. And while many users will want to install it right away, others may want to hold off for the time being. The One UI 6.1 update is moving out to the Gal.....»»
The new MacBook Air is the star of this week"s best Apple deals
The M2 MacBook Air and 15-inch M3 MacBook Air have both hit record lows as of April 10, 2024. UPDATE: Apr. 10, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EDT Check out the latest Apple deals from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more. Best Apple deals th.....»»
How’s the Pixel April Update Treating You?
The latest April Pixel update has been out for a cool 8 days now and we thought we should check in with everyone to see how it’s treating you. We’re partly curious to make sure nothing bad has happened since you received the update, but w.....»»
Elgato’s Fallout-themed products let you stream from the Wasteland
If you've got Fallout fever thanks to the new Amazon Prime show, check out Elgato's new line of Fallout-themed streaming companions......»»
Making ultra-fast electron measurements in multiple directions to reveal the secrets of the aurora
The energetic electrons that drive the aurora borealis (the northern lights) have a rich and very dynamic structure that we currently do not fully understand. Much of what we know about these electrons comes from instruments that have fundamental lim.....»»
New NASA strategy envisions sustainable future for space operations
To address a rapidly changing space operating environment and ensure its preservation for generations to come, NASA released the first part of its integrated Space Sustainability Strategy, on Tuesday advancing the agency's role as a global leader on.....»»
Tiny crystals capture millions of years of mountain range history: Geologist excavates the Himalayas with a microscope
The Himalayas stand as Earth's highest mountain range, possibly the highest ever. How did it form? Why is it so tall?.....»»