Polarization-sensitive photodetection using 2D/3D perovskite heterostructure crystal
Polarization-sensitive photodetectors based on anisotropic semiconductors exhibit a wide range of advantages in specialized applications, such as astronomy, remote sensing, and polarization-division multiplexing. For the active layer of polarization-.....»»
Researchers show excited electrons straightening the skewed lattice of perovskite nanocrystals
Researchers from ETH Zurich, Empa and Stanford have taken snapshots of the crystal structure of perovskite nanocrystals as it was deformed by excited electrons. To their surprise, the deformation straightened out the skewed crystal structure rather t.....»»
Apple could be trying to make pressure-sensitive smartphones cool again
The latest rumors surrounding the iPhone 16 suggests that Apple could be thinking of introducing a pressure-sensitive Action Button. The post Apple could be trying to make pressure-sensitive smartphones cool again appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Researchers develop a new approach to polarization-independent LC phase modulation
Liquid-crystal (LC) phase modulators are widely used in optical systems because of their advantages of low power consumption, lightweight, flexible bandwidth adjustment, and non-mechanical movements. However, most LC phase modulators are polarization.....»»
New bottlenose dolphin sense discovered: Research suggests they can feel weak electric fields
Born tail first, bottlenose dolphin calves emerge equipped with two slender rows of whiskers along their beak-like snouts—much like the touch-sensitive whiskers of seals. But the whiskers fall out soon after birth, leaving the youngster with a seri.....»»
Study finds more stable clocks could measure quantum phenomena, including the presence of dark matter
The practice of keeping time hinges on stable oscillations. In a grandfather clock, the length of a second is marked by a single swing of the pendulum. In a digital watch, the vibrations of a quartz crystal mark much smaller fractions of time. And in.....»»
Google’s DeepMind finds 2.2M crystal structures in materials science win
Trove of combos is >45 times larger than number unearthed in entire history of science. Enlarge / The researchers identified novel materials by using machine learning to first generate candidate structures and then gauge their li.....»»
Researchers achieve quantum storage of entangled photons at telecom wavelengths in a crystal
Quantum technologies are currently maturing at a breath-taking pace. These technologies exploit principles of quantum mechanics in suitably engineered systems, with bright prospects such as boosting computational efficiencies or communication securit.....»»
Sensitive ecosystems at risk from mine waste, finds study
Nearly a third of the world's mine tailings are stored within or near protected conservation areas, University of Queensland research has found. A study led by UQ's Bora Aska, from the Sustainable Minerals Institute and School of the Environment, sai.....»»
Researchers hijack solar cell technology to develop a simple spray test for lead
AMOLF researchers have used the special properties of perovskite semiconductors to develop a simple spray test to demonstrate the presence of lead. Perovskite is a material suitable for use in LEDs and solar cells, for example. A lead-containing surf.....»»
Researchers improve efficacy and efficiency of CRISPR diagnostic technology
Changchun Liu, professor of Biomedical Engineering at UConn Health, has developed a new method that improves existing diagnostic technology for a more rapid, sensitive, and deployable approach to molecular diagnostics......»»
Gold nanoparticles and light could melt venous malformations away
Venous malformations—tissues made up largely of abnormally shaped veins—are often difficult to treat, especially when located in sensitive areas like the eyes, face, and genitourinary organs. In the worst cases, the lesions are disfiguring and ca.....»»
Research reveals molecular mechanism of asymmetric calcium-sensitive receptor activation
Calcium-sensing receptors (CaSRs), widely distributed in tissues and organs such as parathyroid glands, intestines, bones and kidneys, sense the concentration of calcium ions in the blood and maintain the calcium balance in the human body. CaSR is so.....»»
Data brokers selling even more sensitive info; national security risk, says report
A new report says that personal information sold by data brokers is even more sensitive and detailed than previously thought, making so-called anonymized data even easier to tie back to specific individuals. The report says that those buying data.....»»
Daily Deals Nov. 10: iPad mini 6 $399, MacBook Air from $600, $100 off iPad Air 5, more
Today's top deals include $490 off a Lenovo 16" Legion Pro 5i gaming laptop, a Samsung 65" Class Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV for $398, 30% off a PlayStation DualSense wireless controller, 57% off a 15" Microsoft Surface laptop, and more.Save on MacBook A.....»»
A reliable experimental benchmark in crystal structure prediction of pharmaceutical drugs
Physical properties (stability, solubility, etc.), critical to the performance of pharmaceutical and functional materials, are known to strongly depend on the solid-state form and environmental factors, such as temperature and relative humidity. Reco.....»»
New infosec products of the week: November 10, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Aqua Security, ARMO, Druva, IRONSCALES, Malwarebytes, and Varonis. Varonis enhances its Microsoft 365 offering to prevent sensitive email exposure Varonis an.....»»
iOS 17.2 expands ‘Sensitive Content Warning’ for detecting unwanted nudes
iOS 17.2 is currently available to developer and public beta testers with a number of new features. This includes the Journal app, updates to Apple Music, and tapback changes. Another change in iOS 17.2 is for Sensitive Content Warning. This feat.....»»
Product showcase: Red Piranha’s security first, single vendor SASE, collaboration with Intel
Red Piranha has released the latest Crystal Eye consolidated security platform officially in global collaboration with Intel on the 12th of October and more details on the Network Builders Panel with Intel later that month. Crystal Eye 5.0 features b.....»»
Highly invasive backdoor snuck into open source packages targets developers
Packages downloaded thousands of times targeted people working on sensitive projects. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Highly invasive malware targeting software developers is once again circulating in Trojanized code libr.....»»
Physicists trap electrons in a 3D crystal for the first time
Electrons move through a conducting material like commuters at the height of Manhattan rush hour. The charged particles may jostle and bump against each other, but for the most part, they're unconcerned with other electrons as they hurtle forward, ea.....»»