Size of helium nucleus measured more precisely than ever before
In experiments at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI, an international research collaboration has measured the radius of the atomic nucleus of helium five times more precisely than ever before. With the aid of the new value, fundamental physical theorie.....»»
Best PS5 SSDs you can buy in 2024
These are the best PS5 SSDs that you can get in 2024. The post Best PS5 SSDs you can buy in 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. PlayStation 5 games are fun to play but with time, they have only increased significantly in terms of file size......»»
New varactor enhances quantum dot device measurements at millikelvin temperatures
The development of quantum computing systems relies on the ability to rapidly and precisely measure these systems' electrical properties, such as their underlying charge and spin states. These measurements are typically collected using radio-frequenc.....»»
Researchers demonstrate metasurfaces that control thermal radiation in unprecedented ways
Researchers with the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have experimentally demonstrated that metasurfaces (two-dimensional materials structured at the nanoscale) can precisely control the optical properties of t.....»»
Cadillac raises starting price of freshened Escalade SUV by $5,700
The full-size SUV, which was freshened for 2025, will start at $89,590. All but the base model cost six figures when equipped with four-wheel drive......»»
Doctor decries Apple gift card discount "scam" after failing to understand the terms of the deal
An academic with a sideline in TikTok videos about marketing scams claims Apple defrauded her over an iPad discount — despite her getting precisely the deal she was promised and should have expected.Apple gift cardsThis will shock you, but it's pos.....»»
Researchers observe Floquet states in colloidal nanoplatelets driven by visible pulses
Solution-processed semiconductor nanocrystals are also called colloidal quantum dots (QDs). While the concept of size-dependent quantum effects had long been known to physicists, a sculpture of the theory into real nanodimensional objects remained im.....»»
Samsung could steal this iPhone feature for the Galaxy S25 Ultra
According to the rumors, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could bump its screen size up to 6.9-inches while slimming its bezels. The post Samsung could steal this iPhone feature for the Galaxy S25 Ultra appeared first on Phandroid. Since the S.....»»
New view of North Star reveals spotted surface
Researchers using Georgia State University's Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) Array have identified new details about the size and appearance of the North Star, also known as Polaris. The new research is published in The Astrophys.....»»
Star Wars Outlaws preload guide: release time, file size, and preorder
We're all eager to enter the seedy underworld of Star Wars Outlaws, but don't forget to make sure you know when you can preload and how much space you need......»»
Rainfall may be a better predictor of sea turtle hatchling size than ambient temperature, research suggests
Baby sea turtles respond even more to fluctuating precipitation than to changes in air temperature during their development in the egg. The effects of precipitation differ depending on the species—or even the population......»»
New Windows 11 build removes ancient, arbitrary 32GB size limit for FAT32 disks
But the Windows NT-era disk formatting UI hasn't been fixed yet. Enlarge / If you've formatted a disk in Windows in the last 30 years, you may have come across this dialog box. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) As we wait for.....»»
A cute, cheap death trap? Japanese Kei cars banned by yet another US state
Limited in size and power, Kei cars are like fishes out of water on US roads. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Kei cars are the antithesis of the big American SUV. Where EPA regulations effectively penalize.....»»
A cute, cheap deathtrap? Japanese Kei cars banned by yet another US state
Limited in size and power, Kei cars are like fishes out of water on US roads. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Kei cars are the antithesis of the big American SUV. Where EPA regulations effectively penalize.....»»
Polestar to boost U.S. retail network by nearly 75% as new product arrives
The EV brand, which is tripling the size of its lineup this year, plans to add 20 stores in the U.S. by the end of 2025......»»
Bumblebees" sense of direction rivals that of humans, study shows
Bumblebees have a great capacity to navigate despite their small brain size. This is borne out of new research conducted at Lund University in Sweden. The research results can potentially benefit the development of navigation robots in crisis situati.....»»
"Mirror" nuclei help connect nuclear theory and neutron stars
Adding or removing neutrons from an atomic nucleus leads to changes in the size of the nucleus. This in turn causes tiny changes in the energy levels of the atom's electrons, known as isotope shifts. Scientists can use precision measurements of these.....»»
Google Pixel Watch 3, now bigger and better than ever
Google has officially taken the wraps off their latest smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 3, which now comes in a larger size. The post Google Pixel Watch 3, now bigger and better than ever appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re looking for a n.....»»
NASA demonstrates "ultra-cool" quantum sensor for first time in space
NASA's Cold Atom Lab, a first-of-its-kind facility aboard the International Space Station, has taken another step toward revolutionizing how quantum science can be used in space. Members of the science team measured subtle vibrations of the space sta.....»»
Findings reveal eurypterids evolved giant size independently at least nine times
Sea scorpions, ancient predators that patrolled Earth's marine and freshwater habitats hundreds of millions of years ago, are the focus of a sizable scientific mystery......»»
Discovery of tiny bone sheds light on mysterious "hobbit" humans
The discovery of a tiny arm bone suggests that an ancient human dubbed "hobbits" only shrank down to their diminutive size after they arrived on an Indonesian island a million years ago, scientists said on Tuesday......»»