Physicists demonstrate how sound can be transmitted through vacuum
The classic film "Alien" was once promoted with the tagline "In space, no one can hear you scream." Physicists Zhuoran Geng and Ilari Maasilta from the Nanoscience Center at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, have demonstrated that, on the contr.....»»
Could we ever harness quantum vacuum energy?
The fabric of spacetime is roiling with vibrating quantum fields, known as vacuum energy. It's right there, everywhere we look. But could we ever get anything out of it?.....»»
Rode Wireless Pro review: Impressive features, superb audio quality
Rode's wireless microphone systems have been the choice of creators for years. The new Rode Wireless Pro system has enhanced features, and radically improves sound quality, connectivity, and user experience.The Rode Wireless Pro microphone system is.....»»
Physicists observe key minuscule molecular interactions in ultra-fast atomic processes
An international team of scientists is the first to report incredibly small time delays in a molecule's electron activity when the particles are exposed to X-rays......»»
NASA wants clarity on Orion heat shield issue before stacking Artemis II rocket
"We have still a lot of work to do to close out the heat shield investigation." Enlarge / The Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission, comprising its crew and service modules, was lifted into a vacuum test chamber at NASA's K.....»»
Physicists develop new model that describes how filaments assemble into active foams
Many fundamental processes of life, and their synthetic counterparts in nanotechnology, are based on the autonomous assembly of individual particles into complex patterns. LMU physicist Professor Erwin Frey, Chair of Statistical and Biological Physic.....»»
Researchers observe Floquet states in colloidal nanoplatelets driven by visible pulses
Solution-processed semiconductor nanocrystals are also called colloidal quantum dots (QDs). While the concept of size-dependent quantum effects had long been known to physicists, a sculpture of the theory into real nanodimensional objects remained im.....»»
Bowers & Wilkins’ wireless earbuds massive redesign
B&W's newest earbuds get a slew of improvements, including better sound quality, battery life, and ANC, plus a long-awaited inclusion of Bluetooth Multipoint......»»
Physicists successfully observe Kibble–Zurek scaling in an atomic Fermi superfluid
The Kibble–Zurek (KZ) mechanism is a theoretical framework introduced by physicists Tom Kibble and Wojciech Zurek. This framework essentially describes the formation of topological defects while systems undergo non-equilibrium phase transitions......»»
Bluesound Node Nano review: an affordable, audiophile-grade mini music streamer
Bluesound's Node Nano is its most affordable hi-res music streamer, and yet it doesn't skimp on what matters most: great sound......»»
Bluesound has 3 new hi-res music streamers starting at $299
Bluesound has expanded its network music streamer lineup with three new Node models for all budgets and sound systems......»»
The Vacuum of Space Will Decay Sooner Than Expected
One of the quantum fields that fills the universe is special because its default value seems poised to eventually change—changing everything......»»
Best cheap headphones and earbuds 2024: Earfun, Soundcore, Beats, and others
Saving money and getting great sound quality needn't be mutually exclusive. These headphones and earbuds prove it......»»
Deals: M2 iPad Air Magic Keyboard $170 off, 1TB MacBook Pro up to $450 off, Bose AirPlay Smart Soundbar, and more
Your Friday 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to go with deals on Apple’s Magic Keyboard for your new M2 iPad Air, the 1TB MacBook Pro, headphones, AirPlay sound bars, and more. You can now score Apple’s Magic Keyboard for the new M2 iPad Air sta.....»»
How to build and preserve a vinyl record collection
Your father-in-law was right: Vinyl records sound amazing and super cool. If you're just starting your collection journey, here's everything you need to know......»»
The Dyson V8 cordless vacuum is 26% off at Amazon today
The Dyson V8 Plus cordless vacuum, which comes with four accessories and offers a runtime of up to 40 minutes, is down to a more affordable $350 from Amazon......»»
This Roomba vacuum and mop combo has a $400 price cut
The iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ robot vacuum and mop is a premium 2-in-1 cleaning device that you can currently get for $999 from Wellbots after a $400 discount......»»
Physicists uncover new phenomena in fractional quantum Hall effects
Imagine a two-dimensional flatland, instead of our three-dimensional world, where the rules of physics are turned on their head and particles like electrons defy expectations to reveal new secrets. That's exactly what a team of researchers, including.....»»
Why do plants wiggle? New study provides answers
In a new study, physicists from the United States and Israel may have gotten to the bottom of a quirky behavior of growing plants—and a mystery that intrigued Charles Darwin himself during the later decades of his life......»»
Explore the ‘Sound of Apple’ in new two-part podcast series
The excellent podcast Twenty Thousand Hertz recently published a two-part series exploring “The Sound of Apple.” The episodes include conversations with multiple Apple Design Team members, audio engineers, and more, highlighting Apple’s work on.....»»
This tiny robot vacuum can do more than some full-sized competitors
The SwitchBot Mini Robot Vacuum K10+ Pro is an upgraded version of the existing K10+, offering more suction and upgraded features......»»