Spreading focus for better imaging
Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) light in microscopy offers the advantage of obtaining a high-resolution image combined with spectral information about the object under study. However, because EUV microscopy uses diffraction instead of lenses, imaging with.....»»
New imager acquires amplitude and phase information without digital processing
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have achieved a significant milestone in optical imaging technology. A new all-optical complex field imager has been developed, capable of capturing both amplitude and phase information.....»»
You might need Apple’s latest iPhone 15 Pro to use all the AI features in iOS 18
In a little over a week’s time, Apple will unveil iOS 18 and its other new operating system versions, with a heavy focus on bringing AI features to its customers at a system level. Apple is expected to use a combination of on-device and cloud fo.....»»
What We Know So Far About iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Color Options
Let’s forget about the new processor, the AI features, camera upgrades, and release date for a second and focus on the potential iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max color options. Believe it or not, one of the most p.....»»
Key misinformation “superspreaders” on Twitter: Older women
Some of our fellow citizens seem to voluntarily do the work of spreading fake news. Enlarge (credit: Alistair Berg) Misinformation is not a new problem, but there are plenty of indications that the advent of social media.....»»
Scientists create the thinnest lens on Earth, enabled by excitons
Lenses are used to bend and focus light. Normal lenses rely on their curved shape to achieve this effect, but physicists from the University of Amsterdam and Stanford University have made a flat lens of only three atoms thick that relies on quantum e.....»»
New method advances cancer detection by counting tiny blood-circulating particles
A University of Houston researcher is reporting a new method to detect cancer which could make cancer detection as simple as taking a blood test. With a 98.7% accuracy rate, the method—which combines PANORAMA imaging with fluorescent imaging—has.....»»
Nanoscale engineering brings light-twisting materials to more extreme settings
Imaging the hot turbulence of aircraft propulsion systems may now be possible with sturdy sheets of composite materials that twist light beams, according to research led by the University of Michigan and Air Force Research Laboratory......»»
Apple Music launches special playlist to promote WWDC 2024, hints at new icon
We’re less than two weeks away from WWDC 2024, another edition of Apple’s annual conference for developers. And although the main focus of the event is software, Apple has just launched a special playlist on Apple Music to promote WWDC 2024 with.....»»
2025 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator front styling come into focus
The newest versions of Ford's largest utilities were recently spied with what appeared to be updated grille designs. They are expected to be revealed later in the year......»»
A significant Galaxy S24 Ultra update might be coming soon
A huge software update could be coming this summer to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Like an earlier update, this one might focus on camera improvements......»»
Study shows relatively low number of superspreaders responsible for large portion of misinformation on Twitter
A small team of social media analysts at Indiana University has found that a major portion of tweets spreading disinformation are sent by a surprisingly small percentage of a given userbase......»»
Chinese chip industry leader asks companies to focus on building innovations using mature nodes
Chinese chip industry leader asks companies to focus on building innovations using mature nodes.....»»
The Sims 4 devs form new team to address the game’s long list of issues
Maxis announced that it'll be forming a new team that'll focus on addressing the many user complaints, bugs, and other issues plaguing The Sims 4......»»
Unlocking complex sulfur molecules: A novel approach for synthesis of functionalized benzenethiol equivalents
Organosulfur compounds, organic compounds containing sulfur, are vital in biological processes and research fields like pharmaceuticals, biomedical imaging, agriculture, and electronics. Compounds like phenothiazine, thianthrene and thienothiophene,.....»»
All-screen M5 MacBook with foldable display and Vision Pro price now rumored for 2026
Apple is working on all-screen foldable devices. Unlike its competitors, however, its focus seems less on foldable smartphones and tablets, and instead on an all-screen foldable laptop. Ming-Chi Kuo has previously reported that Apple was developin.....»»
Ever-changing Japan Mobility Show to convene annually in October
Starting this autumn, the ever-evolving Tokyo Mobility Show will be held every year, in a two-track approach that alternates annually between a business and consumer focus......»»
Atomic-resolution imaging shows why ice is so slippery
A team of physicists affiliated with several institutions in China has uncovered the reason behind the slipperiness of ice. In their study, published in the journal Nature, the group used atomic force microscopy to get a closer look at the surface of.....»»
Ever-changing Japan Mobility Show to convene again in October as annual auto event
Starting this autumn, the ever-evolving Tokyo Mobility Show will be held every year, in a two-track approach that alternates annually between a business and consumer focus......»»
Arrowhead CEO steps down to focus more on developing Helldivers 2
Johan Pilestedt has relinquished his role as CEO of Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios, but is staying on to focus more on the creative side......»»
AirTag 2 Release Date Gains Focus
Apple’s second-generation AirTag, or AirTag 2, will reportedly launch next year and we now have a potential launch window for the upcoming accessory. In his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has revealed new details about the.....»»