Plastic Polymer Cables That Rival Fiber Optics
MIT scientists demonstrate a hair-like plastic polymer cable that can transmit data 10 times as fast as USB How fast does data flow? The answer: not fast enough. The search for more efficient data-transfer solutions to meet the ever-increasing.....»»
New quantum optics technique sheds light on polariton interactions
An international collaboration, led by Macquarie University scientists, has introduced a new quantum optics technique that can provide unprecedented access to the fundamental properties of light-matter interactions in semiconductors......»»
Vivek Ramaswamy suspends his 2024 Republican presidential bid and endorses rival Donald Trump
Vivek Ramaswamy suspends his 2024 Republican presidential bid and endorses rival Donald Trump.....»»
Going beyond plastic: Tara gum as a green polymer
Synthetic, non-biodegradable plastics are major sources of environmental pollution and have prompted rising interest in sustainable, biodegradable alternatives derived from natural polymers. "Tara gum," derived from the seeds of the tara tree (Caesal.....»»
Magnetic cables were a sleeper hit at CES 2024
While everyone is jazzed about the use of AI, self-stabilizing robots, and flashy mixed-reality glasses, on the show floor, we saw hordes of people excited over a new wave of magnetic cables that are preparing to launch.Magnetic cables are looking a.....»»
EPA expands “high priority” probe into AT&T, Verizon lead-contaminated cables
EPA plans to meet with telecom giants this month to discuss lead cables. Enlarge (credit: Ronald Martinez / Staff | Getty Images News) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expanding its investigation into potenti.....»»
Here"s how to get unlimited data abroad on your iPhone with this complete eSIM guide
Apple is a global leader in eco-sustainability with initiatives like removing leather, reducing plastic packaging, and introducing eSIMs to replace physical SIM cards. Here's the ultimate guide on eSIMs and how they complement the iPhone perfectly.Ho.....»»
Molecularly designing polymer networks to control sound damping
The world is filled with myriad sounds and vibrations—the gentle tones of a piano drifting down the hall, the relaxing purr of a cat laying on your chest, the annoying hum of the office lights. Imagine being able to selectively tune out noises of a.....»»
Using "Kerr solitons" to boost the power of transmission electron microscopes
When light goes through a material, it often behaves in unpredictable ways. This phenomenon is the subject of an entire field of study called "nonlinear optics," which is now integral to technological and scientific advances from laser development an.....»»
Ultra-short laser flashes on demand: Controllable light pulse pairs from a single-fiber laser
In an innovative approach to controlling ultrashort laser flashes, researchers from the Universities of Bayreuth and Konstanz are using soliton physics and two pulse combs within a single laser. The method has the potential to drastically speed up an.....»»
Transparent brain implant can read deep neural activity from the surface
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a neural implant that provides information about activity deep inside the brain while sitting on its surface. The implant is made up of a thin, transparent and flexible polymer stri.....»»
Researchers explore the impact of microplastics and toxin exposure on goldfish
The presence of plastics in our oceans and waterbodies is one of the most significant threats to marine ecosystems. In 2022, plastic production exceeded 400 million tons globally, which continues to rise. The presence of microplastics, ranging in siz.....»»
Plastic is everywhere, including in our food and bottled water
Microplastics in our steak and tofu are washed down with nanoplastics from bottled water. Enlarge (credit: RunPhoto via Getty) If we are what we eat, there’s growing evidence to help explain how nanoplastics and microp.....»»
The Ayaneo Next Lite is the first Steam Deck rival to feature SteamOS
The Ayaneo Next Lite is yet another portable PC option, but it stands out by coming with SteamOS preinstalled......»»
New DisplayPort 2.1a standard will eventually let you use longer cables
VESA's update to DisplayPort 2.1a will allow the use of longer passive cables to connect to monitors, but Mac users won't benefit from the change just yet.DisplayPort is supported in Thunderbolt connections. The standard, announced by the Video Elect.....»»
Hyundai bets big on hydrogen from sewage, plastic
Batteries aren't going anywhere, but Hyundai will invest $1.4 billion in hydrogen for everything from big rigs to ships......»»
Bottled water can contain hundreds of thousands of previously uncounted tiny plastic bits, study finds
In recent years, there has been rising concern that tiny particles known as microplastics are showing up basically everywhere on Earth, from polar ice to soil, drinking water and food. Formed when plastics break down into progressively smaller bits,.....»»
The 11 best USB-C cables for 2024, chosen by experts
Many new smartphones require USB cables, as do various accessories. Our roundup of the best and most versatile cables on the market will make your choice easy......»»
The 11 best USB-C cables for 2024
Many new smartphones require USB cables, as do various accessories. Our roundup of the best and most versatile cables on the market will make your choice easy......»»
Scenes of loss play out across Japan"s western coastline after quake kills 92, dozens still missing
His face hidden under a humble straw hat, the man silently watched as several helmeted rescue workers carefully lifted from the rubble his wife's body, wrapped in blue plastic on a stretcher......»»
Nanostructured flat lens uses machine learning to "see" more clearly, while using less power
A front-end lens, or meta-imager, created at Vanderbilt University can potentially replace traditional imaging optics in machine-vision applications, producing images at higher speed and using less power......»»