Phonon engineering for extended lasing beyond the fluorescence spectrum
The electron and phonon are two fundamental particles (quasi-particles) of condensed matter and their interplay in single crystals can create many interesting physical phenomena, such as polaritons, charge density waves and up-conversion fluorescence.....»»
Researchers use genetic engineering to create flood-tolerant plants
Adding too much water to your plants can damage them as much as not having enough water. In the environment, plants submerged under excessive rain have limited access to light and oxygen, which reduces or eliminates their ability to thrive. This pose.....»»
Advancing tissue engineering with shape memory hydrogels
One of the primary goals in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine is the development of artificial scaffolds that can serve as substitutes for damaged tissue. These materials must ideally resemble natural tissue and must have the.....»»
A simple and robust experimental process for protein engineering
A protein engineering method using simple, cost-effective experiments and machine learning models can predict which proteins will be effective for a given purpose, according to a new study by University of Michigan researchers......»»
Thrive Incident Response & Remediation helps organizations contain and remove threats
Thrive launched Thrive Incident Response & Remediation, an on-demand cybersecurity response service to contain and remove threats, along with engineering assistance to rebuild and restore critical systems. Phishing, ransomware and other cyberattacks.....»»
Cold plasma could be hot stuff for grain growers, say researchers
Using plasma—the stuff of outer space—University of Alberta researchers have found an effective way to decontaminate grain tainted by mold and also boost seed germination. Their study is published in the Journal of Food Engineering......»»
Crew-7 astronauts depart ISS after nearly 200 days in space
After a slightly extended stay on board the International Space Station, four astronauts from four international space agencies climbed aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance and began their return trip to Earth......»»
Cynerio extends Healthcare Cybersecurity Platform to improve patient data protections
As data breaches continue to expose sensitive healthcare information, with over 118 million patients impacted in the United States in 2023, Cynerio has extended its commitment to enhancing cybersecurity in the healthcare sector. With a focus on addre.....»»
Study illuminates the protective role of fluorescence in neon-colored sea anemones
For the first time, a team of researchers at Stanford University and UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography has uncovered a direct genetic link between fluorescence and color in sea anemones—those soft and tentacled tide pool creatures.....»»
Web-based PLC malware: A new potential threat to critical infrastructure
A group of researchers from Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering have developed web-based programmable logic controller (PLC) malware able to target most PLCs produced by major manufacturers. “Our Web-Based (WB) PLC malware resides in PL.....»»
Veeam and Microsoft develop AI solutions aimed at improving data protection
Veeam Software announced an extended, five-year strategic partnership with Microsoft to innovate new solutions for protecting customers by integrating Veeam’s product family and Microsoft Copilot and AI services. In addition to joint innovation, th.....»»
Q&A: A cutting-edge methane monitor
After more than seven years of development, MethaneSAT recently launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. A collaboration between the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for As.....»»
Global warming may be behind an increase in the frequency and intensity of cold spells
Global warming caused by increased concentrations of greenhouse gases is already affecting our lives. Scorching summers, more intense heat waves, longer drought periods, more extended floods, and wilder wildfires are consequences linked to this warmi.....»»
Using light to precisely control single-molecule devices
In a new Nature Communications study, Columbia Engineering researchers report that they have built highly conductive, tunable single-molecule devices in which the molecule is attached to leads by using direct metal-metal contacts. Their novel approac.....»»
Breakthrough in nanostructure technology for real-time color display
A technology that enables the real-time display of colors and shapes through changes in nanostructures has been developed by Professor Kang Hee Ku and her team in the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at UNIST. The technology has the potentia.....»»
95% believe LLMs making phishing detection more challenging
More than 95% of responding IT and security professionals believe social engineering attacks have become more sophisticated in the last year, according to LastPass. Recent AI advancements, particularly generative AI, have empowered cybercriminals to.....»»
Veteran Apple engineering exec Dan Riccio ‘nearing retirement’
In January 2021, Apple reshuffled its hardware engineering team by Dan Riccio shifting from Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering to a “new role focusing on a new project.” John Ternus then took the reins of the hardware engineering team.....»»
Apple exec Dan Riccio nearing retirement after 25 years
Former Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering Dan Riccio is said to be "nearing retirement" after over 25 years at Apple.The Apple Vision Pro project is said to have been completed under Riccio's leadership. In 2021, it was reported that he ga.....»»
New York City ranks safest among big US cities for gun violence, new research reveals
New York City ranks in the top 15% safest of more than 800 U.S. cities, according to a pioneering new analysis from researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, suggesting the effectiveness of the city's efforts to mitigate homicides there......»»
Ultra-compact head-mounted fluorescence microscopes for neuroscience studies
Research groups led by Prof. Bi Guoqiang, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), and Prof. Zhou Pengcheng from Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology of Chinese Academy of Chinese proposed a design for ultra-compact head-mounted fl.....»»
With space travel comes motion sickness. These engineers want to help
In a corner room of the Aerospace Engineering Sciences Building at CU Boulder, Torin Clark is about to go for a ride......»»