Reassigning the vibrational spectrum of vanadium pentoxide
The experimental elucidation of the structures at the interface between a working catalyst and the reacting molecules is the key to a fundamental understanding of heterogeneous catalysis. Researchers from the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck S.....»»
Study shows artificial light at night changes the behavior of fish, even into the next generation
Scientists have shown that light pollution—especially light in the blue spectrum—can alter the behavior of fish after only a few nights, and have knock-on effects for their offspring. The team from China has studied how female zebrafish responded.....»»
A maximally entangled quantum state with a fixed spectrum does not exist in the presence of noise, mathematician claims
For more than 20 years, quantum researchers have wondered whether a quantum system can have maximum entanglement in the presence of noise. A mathematician from Spain recently answered the question: No......»»
Researchers identify useful emission lines in the sun"s outer atmosphere
When studying the solar spectrum, researchers often search for specific emission lines: prominent wavelengths emitted by ions as their electrons transition from higher to lower energy levels. Emission spectra of two iron ions, Fe IX and Fe X, are par.....»»
Low-income homes drop Internet service after Congress kills discount program
Charter CEO says "customers' ability to pay" a concern after $30 discounts end. Enlarge / A Charter Spectrum vehicle. (credit: Charter) The death of the US government's Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is starting t.....»»
Novel time-of-flight-resolved stimulated Raman scattering microscopy enables high-resolution bioimaging
Stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) microscopy is an optical vibrational spectroscopic imaging technique and has emerged as an appealing label-free imaging tool for tissue and cell imaging and characterization with high biochemical specificity......»»
Caring for dogs with special needs
Special-needs dogs exist on a spectrum that may include those with physical impairments—such as missing, deformed, or paralyzed limbs; blindness; or deafness—with behavioral issues such as separation anxiety or situational fears, or with medical.....»»
Lawmakers say Section 230 repeal will protect children—opponents predict chaos
Repeal bill is bipartisan but has opponents from across the political spectrum. Enlarge / US Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.), right, speaks as House Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) looks on during a hea.....»»
Best home internet deals: AT&T, Spectrum, Optimum and more
Spend a little time to nail down the right internet service provider for you. These internet deals and bundles from top ISPs will have you enjoying faster network speeds (and saving some money) in no time......»»
40 years later, Kontrabant 2 for ZX Spectrum is rebroadcast on FM in Slovenia
Celebrating radio waves, magnetic tape heads, and smuggled 8-bit computers. Enlarge / In 1984, the year 2000 was so promising, students made entire games promising to take you there. (credit: Radio Student) Software is.....»»
New iPad Pro drops 5G mmWave support as carrier rollout stumbles
As well as losing an ultra-wide camera, the new iPad Pro has also dropped support for 5G mmWave. As seen on the iPad Pro specs page, the M4 iPad Pro supports 5G cellular on sub-6 GHz spectrum only, and LTE on 31 bands. The older cellular iPad Pro.....»»
Samsung prices its entry-level S85D OLED TV starting at $1,700
Samsung has added yet another OLED TV model, this time at the lower end of the price spectrum......»»
Best home internet deals for September 2024: AT&T, Spectrum, Optimum and more
Spend a little time to nail down the right internet service provider for you. These internet deals and bundles from top ISPs will have you enjoying faster network speeds (and saving some money) in no time......»»
Apple said to have restarted discussion for OpenAI integration into iOS 18
A report suggests that Apple is still looking across the spectrum of AI providers for iOS 18, with OpenAi again in conversations with the iPhone maker.There's not a lot to Friday's report from Bloomberg that hasn't already been discussed. The key poi.....»»
Researchers detect a new molecule in space
New research from the group of MIT Professor Brett McGuire has revealed the presence of a previously unknown molecule in space. The team's open-access paper, "Rotational Spectrum and First Interstellar Detection of 2-Methoxyethanol Using ALMA Observa.....»»
Researchers uncover natural variation in wild emmer wheat for broad-spectrum disease resistance
Bread wheat is one of the most important staple crops for millions of people and is apparently the largest cultivated and traded cereal worldwide. Bread wheat is a hexaploid species with three subgenomes (2n = 6x = 42, AABBDD) that has undergone two.....»»
After 48 years, Zilog is killing the classic standalone Z80 microprocessor chip
Z80 powered Game Boy, ZX Spectrum, Pac-Man, and a 1970s PC standard based on CP/M. Enlarge / A cropped portion of a ca. 1980 ad for the Microsoft Z80 SoftCard, which allowed Apple II users to run the CP/M operating system. (credi.....»»
iRobot released two new Roombas under $300, including one that mops
iRobot has finally overhauled the affordable end of the Roomba spectrum. Here's tea on the Roomba Vac Essential and the mopping Roomba Combo Essential, both available for under $300. Two new Roombas under $300: In early April, iRobot released t.....»»
Four in five bird species cannot tolerate intense human pressures, data show
Currently 14% of the world's 11,000 bird species are threatened with extinction. A new study assessed the populations of bird species across a spectrum of landscapes from pristine habitats to human-dominated environments......»»
Cable lobby vows “years of litigation” to avoid bans on blocking and throttling
FCC sets April 25 vote to restore net neutrality rules repealed under Ajit Pai. Enlarge / FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel at a spectrum policy event at the National Press Club on Monday, September 19, 2022. (credit: Getty Imag.....»»
Research team realizes magnonic frequency comb
The optical frequency comb, a spectrum of optical radiation composed of evenly spaced and phase-coherent narrow spectral lines, was initially developed for precise time and frequency measurements. Over the past two decades, it has shown broad applica.....»»