Pioneer of Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Electronics Dies at 80
IEEE also mourns the loss of the developer of the ground-fault circuit interrupter and others Photo: UCLA Samueli Tatsuo Itoh Microwave and millimeter-wave electronics pioneer Life Fellow, 80; died 4 March Itoh [abov.....»»
France’s cyber unit preps for cyberattacks targeting Paris Olympics
Paris Olympics organizers are expecting a wave of cyberattacks to target the Games when the sporting extravaganza kicks off in earnest this weekend......»»
"Miracle" filter turns store-bought LEDs into spintronic devices
Traditional electronics use semiconductors to transmit data through bursts of charged carriers (electrons or holes) to convey messages in "1s" and "0s." Spintronic devices can process an order of magnitude more information by assigning binary code to.....»»
Paris Olympics promote sustainability for good reason: Climate change is putting athletes and their sports at risk
Europe is in the midst of a heat wave, and while Olympic athletes in Paris for the 2024 Summer Games might be spared the worst of it, the weather will still be hot......»»
Best Buy is blowing out M2 iPad Pro inventory with savings up to $600 off
Best Buy is clearing out M2 iPad Pro inventory and both 11-inch and 12.9-inch models are up to $600 off. Cellular models start at just $699, but inventory may be limited.The Great Summer Sale at Best Buy offers discounts on hundreds of electronics, b.....»»
The Race for the Next Ozempic
The next wave of obesity drugs could help people lose even more weight—and make some pharma companies a fortune......»»
The Highly Infectious FLiRT Variants Behind the Summer Covid Wave
The latest dominant Covid variants have stronger infectiousness than their predecessors and the ability to evade vaccine-induced antibodies......»»
David Hill, pioneer of GM"s overseas operations, dies at 97
David Hill, a raconteur with extraordinary international tales, served many roles during a decadeslong career at GM......»»
Why we find extreme weather so fascinating
When climate change leads the news, it's often down to a hurricane, heat wave or flood. And, judging by our most widely read environment stories over the past decade, extreme weather really is one of the main ways the public (or at least our readers).....»»
Study shows how waste Styrofoam can be transformed into polymers for electronics
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Delaware and Argonne National Laboratory describes a chemical reaction that can convert Styrofoam into a high-value conducting polymer known as PEDOT:PSS......»»
Working to strengthen Pacific Northwest defenses against wildfires and wildfire smoke
In the summer of 2020, wildfire smoke blanketed the city of Portland, Oregon, leading to a prolonged period of poor air quality and health concerns for residents. Subsequently, in 2021 the city experienced a heat wave with temperatures reaching as hi.....»»
CERN physicist explains how team uses subatomic splashes to restart experiments after annual upgrades
When you push "start" on your microwave or computer, the device flips right on—but major physics experiments like the Large Hadron Collider at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN, don't work that way. Instead, engineers an.....»»
Eugene McDonald, vehicle valuations pioneer, dies at 96
McDonald, whose vehicle valuation insights helped inform auto remarketing, died July 1 in Gainesville, Ga., after a brief illness, according to his obituary......»»
Attributing Canada"s June heat wave to climate change is an important step in adapting to a warmer world
This June saw major heat waves across Canada with peak temperatures—measured over a three-day period—of 7.4°C in eastern Ontario, 10.7°C in southern Québec, 7.2°C in northern Québec and 10.6°C in Atlantic Canada. On June 19, more than 100 l.....»»
Winston, beloved gorilla at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, dies at 52 after suffering health problems
Winston, a western lowland gorilla who was a favorite attraction at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, has died at the age of 52 after suffering multiple health problems, officials said......»»
Researchers achieve unprecedented nanostructuring inside silicon
Silicon, the cornerstone of modern electronics, photovoltaics, and photonics, has traditionally been limited to surface-level nanofabrication due to the challenges posed by existing lithographic techniques. Available methods either fail to penetrate.....»»
This gaming PC with RTX 4060 Ti has a $300 discount before Prime Day
CyberPower PC Amazon Prime Day is the perfect time to save hundreds (Yes, hundreds!) of dollars of high-end technology and electronics. Gamers out there looking for a new PC to add to their gaming experience will absolutely love this deal. Prime memb.....»»
Sony’s WH-CH520 Headphones are 35% CHEAPER Right Now!
Get them for less than $40! The post Sony’s WH-CH520 Headphones are 35% CHEAPER Right Now! appeared first on Phandroid. While Sony is usually known for its high-end premium headphones, the electronics veteran also specializes in prod.....»»
Greece fears water shortages after warmest winter ever
After Greece's warmest winter and earliest heat wave on record, authorities are sounding the alarm over the risk of dire water shortages in the heat of the Mediterranean summer......»»
Best Buy Black Friday in July sale: Apple Watch $100 off, $749 M2 MacBook Air, $500 off iPad
Best Buy is challenging Amazon Prime Day by offering Black Friday in July savings on dozens of Apple products.Save up to $700 on Apple at Best Buy.The Black Friday in July Sale delivers triple-digit discounts on hundreds of popular electronics, inclu.....»»
New class of organic nanoparticles shows promise for diverse applications
Nanoparticles have a wide variety of applications, from drug delivery to electronics to air purification. Their small size and tunable properties make them particularly valuable for technological advancements and scientific research. When polymers ma.....»»