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Scientists uncover mystery of important material for semiconductors at the surface

A team of scientists with the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has investigated the behavior of hafnium oxide, or hafnia, because of its potential for use in novel semiconductor applications......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgSep 14th, 2023

When the first warm-blooded dinosaurs roamed Earth

Scientists once thought of dinosaurs as sluggish, cold-blooded creatures. Then research suggested that some could control their body temperature, but when and how that shift came about remained a mystery......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News18 hr. 37 min. ago

Independent auditors confirm top VPN"s privacy claims

Deloitte Romania confirmed CyberGhost as a private VPN service for the second time since 2022. Here's why this is important for you......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Global coral bleaching event expanding to new countries: Scientists

The massive coral bleaching episode signaled by US authorities last month is expanding and deepening in reefs around the globe, scientists warned Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

3 Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (May 17-19)

Get a touch of mystery, family-friendly misadventures, and psychological horror with the three Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Using vague language about scientific facts misleads readers

Using subjective phrasing like "scientists believe" makes facts seem like opinions. Enlarge Anyone can do a simple experiment. Navigate to a search engine that offers suggested completions for what you type, and start t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

An SEC mystery: What"s the deal with voluntary filers?

Companies tend not to clamor for more regulatory oversight, as a general rule. One remarkable exception would be the relatively small group of companies that voluntarily file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Although not required to.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Researchers develop world"s smallest quantum light detector on a silicon chip

Researchers at the University of Bristol have made an important breakthrough in scaling quantum technology by integrating the world's tiniest quantum light detector onto a silicon chip. The paper, "A Bi-CMOS electronic photonic integrated circuit qua.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Study reveals how a sugar-sensing protein acts as a "machine" to switch plant growth—and oil production—on and off

Proteins are molecular machines, with flexible pieces and moving parts. Understanding how these parts move helps scientists unravel the function a protein plays in living things—and potentially how to change its effects. Biochemists at the U.S. Dep.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Scientists develop new geochemical "fingerprint" to trace contaminants in fertilizer

An international team of scientists has uncovered toxic metals in mineral phosphate fertilizers worldwide by using a new tool to identify the spread and impact of such contaminants on soil, water resources, and food supply......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

The iPhone 16 Pro Max may very important battery upgrade

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is set to get a pretty significant battery upgrade that may roll out to future iPhone models. Here's what's new......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

How your aurora photographs are helping NASA study solar storms

The most dramatic solar storm in decades wasn't only notable for the gorgeous colors seen in the sky -- it's also a way for scientists to learn about the sun......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

If you use a VPN, don’t skip this important Windows 11 update

Microsoft has released patch to fix VPN issues that cropped up after its April security update......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Enhancing land surface models to visualize vegetation gradients in hilly terrain

Land surface models are an indispensable tool for environmental scientists to map the natural features of our world, particularly when they monitor the effects of climate change or assess conservation efforts......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Scientists demonstrate the survival of quantum coherence in a chemical reaction involving ultracold molecules

If you zoom in on a chemical reaction to the quantum level, you'll notice that particles behave like waves that can ripple and collide. Scientists have long sought to understand quantum coherence, the ability of particles to maintain phase relationsh.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Researchers achieve ultra-high-Q free space coupling to microtoroid resonators

Scientists from the University of Arizona have achieved far-field coupling of light to ultra-high quality factor microtoroids using a single objective lens. This could provide the foundation for a fully on-chip multiplexed microtoroid sensing platfor.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Mystery CRISPR unlocked: A new ally against antibiotic resistance?

CRISPR-Cas systems have revolutionized biotechnology by offering ways to edit genes like a pair of programmable scissors. In nature, bacteria use these systems to fight off deadly viruses. A recent international collaboration led by the University of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Scientists brew killer bee beer

Scientists from Cardiff University have used brewer's yeast that resides in the gut microbiome of killer honeybees in Namibia and applied it to develop a unique craft beer......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Experts say coral reef bleaching near record level globally because of "crazy" ocean heat

Ocean temperatures that have gone "crazy haywire" hot, especially in the Atlantic, are close to making the current global coral bleaching event the worst in history. It's so bad that scientists are hoping for a few hurricanes to cool things off......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

AI can help researchers understand what viruses are up to in the oceans and in your gut

Viruses are a mysterious and poorly understood force in microbial ecosystems. Researchers know they can infect, kill and manipulate human and bacterial cells in nearly every environment, from the oceans to your gut. But scientists don't yet have a fu.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Scientists use generative AI to answer complex questions in physics

When water freezes, it transitions from a liquid phase to a solid phase, resulting in a drastic change in properties like density and volume. Phase transitions in water are so common most of us probably don't even think about them, but phase transiti.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024