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-.....»»
Exploring the thermodynamics of quantum computing
Heat and computers do not mix well. If computers overheat, they do not work well or may even crash. But what about the quantum computers of the future? These high-performance devices are even more sensitive to heat. This is because their basic comput.....»»
Top European airlines confirm customer accounts hacked
Sensitive data taken from two airlines in Europe, but payment data seems to be safe......»»
Active terahertz beam steering based on mechanical deformation of a liquid crystal elastomer metasurface
Traditionally, active metasurface research has primarily focused on changing the dielectric constant and permeability of the substrate, which frequently results in resonance effect and ohmic loss. However, a reconfigurable metasurface based on mechan.....»»
Ancient humans had same sense of smell, but different sensitivities
If you had the grooming habits of a Neanderthal, perhaps it's a good thing your nose wasn't as sensitive to urine and sweat as a modern human's......»»
Metal halide perovskites for next-generation optoelectronics: Progress and prospects
Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) have been emerging as the rising star in the field of optoelectronics during the past decade. The state-of-the-art optoelectronic technologies based on MHPs, such as perovskite solar cells (PSCs), light emitting diodes.....»»
High efficiency vortex beam generation without alignment center
The PBG group of Department of physics, Fudan University, recently proposed a method using a reflective photonic crystal slab to generate vortex with high conversion efficiency and without an alignment center......»»
Researchers discover new process to create freestanding membranes of "smart" materials
A University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led team of scientists and engineers has developed a new method for making thin films of perovskite oxide semiconductors, a class of "smart" materials with unique properties that can change in response to stimuli.....»»
Drivers of political violence in the United States
A researcher from The Pennsylvania State University published a commentary in the Journal of Public Policy and Marketing that examines four key contemporary "drivers" of political violence in the United States: "toxic" political polarization; "toxic".....»»
Precise FAST observations reveal circular polarization in active repeating fast radio bursts
A research team led by Prof. Li Di from the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC) has revealed circular polarization in active repeating fast radio bursts based on precise observations of the Five-hundred-meter.....»»
Taiwan SiC substrate suppliers need high-yield crystal growth to compete with fellow makers
High-yield crystal growth is crucial to Taiwanese SiC substrate suppliers competing with their Chinese counterparts, according to industry sources......»»
Taisic to expand production capacity for SiC substrates
Taisic Materials, a subsidiary of the Kenmec group specializing in silicon carbide (SiC) substrates, plans to triple its number of crystal growth furnaces to supply Foxconn's newly acquired 6-inch fab at the Hsinchu Science Park (HSP) in northern Tai.....»»
Shoemaker Ecco leaks almost 60GB of customer data
A misconfigured database has been leaking sensitive Ecco customer data since June 2021......»»
Ultrafast and ultra-sensitive protein detection method allows for early disease diagnoses
Protein detection based on antigen–antibody reactions is vital in early diagnosis of a wide range of diseases. How to effectively detect proteins, however, has frequently bedeviled researchers. Osaka Metropolitan University scientists have discover.....»»
Palau"s Rock Islands harbor heat-resistant corals
Ocean warming is driving an increase in the frequency and severity of marine heatwaves, causing untold damage to coral reefs. Tropical corals, which live in symbiosis with tiny single-celled algae, are sensitive to high temperatures, and exhibit a st.....»»
Quartz component maker Siward expects demand pick-up in 2Q23
Quartz component supplier Siward Crystal Technology deems customer orders unlikely to start picking up until the second quarter of 2023, as the current inventory adjustments in the related supply chain are expected to stretch into the first quarter o.....»»
Armorblox Custom Role-Based Access Controls protects sensitive data
Armorblox announced the addition of Custom Role-Based Access Controls to its cloud-delivered email security platform to maintain data compliance and reduce data blindspots for individuals across the organization. Not all emails are created equal. On.....»»
Taiwan has advantages of developing perovskite solar cells, says TPSC chairma
While development of perovskite solar cells in Taiwan has lagged behind the US, Japan, China, and some European countries, Taiwan has advantages when ut comes to third-generation solar cells, according to chairman Chen Lai-ju for Taiwan Perovskite So.....»»
Amazon Games to publish the "most expansive" Tomb Raider game yet
Amazon Games has announced that it will work with Crystal Dynamics on the next Tomb Raider following its acquisition by Embracer......»»
ExpressVPN just proved the security of its software with new audits
Cure53 confirmed the leading VPN provider as a safe choice for securing your sensitive data and login details on mobile......»»
Dynamical fractal discovered in clean magnetic crystal
The nature and properties of materials depend strongly on dimension. Imagine how different life in a one-dimensional or two-dimensional world would be from the three dimensions we're commonly accustomed to. With this in mind, it is perhaps not surpri.....»»