Strategy to optimize sub-nanosecond laser conditioning of DKDP crystal
Researchers from the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) innovatively proposed a scheme to optimize the laser conditioning effect based on temporal shapes of the pulse, and studied the laser condit.....»»
Heroes of Might and Magic to get first new game in about a decade
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the next entry in the classic turn-based fantasy strategy series, and it's looking to combine old and new......»»
Ford rethinks EV strategy again—ditching 3-row SUVs, adding vans
The automaker plans some new pickups and smaller, cheaper EVs. Enlarge / Ford hoped to build 600,000 EVs a year by now, a mix of Mustang Mach-E crossovers, E-Transit vans, and F-150 Lightning pickups. This year, sales are up 71.....»»
Quality control: Neatly arranging crystal growth to make fine thin films
Table salt and refined sugar look white to our eyes, but that is only because their individual colorless crystals scatter visible light. This feature of crystals is not always desirable when it comes to materials for optical and electrical devices, h.....»»
Ford cancels 3-row EVs, delays next-gen electric pickup in $1.9B strategy shift
Ford is instead pivoting to smaller, more affordable EVs, including a midsize pickup coming in 2027......»»
Service tip: Use each customer"s data during phone calls to ensure meaningful engagement
Service-to-sales phone calls are a crucial touchpoint in any dealership's customer engagement strategy, says Kurt Philippsen, dealer relations manager at automotiveMastermind......»»
Civilization VII hands-on: This strategy sequel rethinks the long game
Classic turn-based gameplay meets a radical rethink of the overall structure. Enlarge / Firaxis has upped the ante on presentation for the cities. It's still a bit abstract and removed, but they have more vibrancy, detail, and mo.....»»
Civilization VII is coming to Mac in early 2025
The next entry into Sid Meier's Civilization franchise will make its way to macOS in February 2025, bringing another turn-based strategy title to the Mac.Civ VII coming to macOS in 2025Civilization VII, or Civ VII for short, is a turn-based strategy.....»»
Researchers work to create 3D digital twin of campus to optimize class times and locations
Texas A&M University researchers are working to create a campus "digital twin" that could lower commute times, enable students to plan efficient schedules, and help course schedulers to maximize classroom use......»»
Crystal Lake, Peacock’s Friday the 13th prequel series, finds new showrunner
Crystal Lake, A24's upcoming prequel series to Friday the 13th for Peacock, has found its new creative lead in Brad Caleb Kane......»»
Apple is launching its own true-crime podcast, Scamtown, next week
Apple has created its own true-crime podcast, Scamtown, and it’s debuting next week on August 26. Here are all the details for this new show, how it fits into Apple’s podcasting strategy, and the special perk coming for Apple TV+ subscribers......»»
U.S. has its first national strategy to reduce plastic pollution—three strong points and a key issue to watch
Plastic waste is piling up at a daunting pace around the world. The World Bank estimates that every person on the planet generates an average of 1.6 pounds (0.74 kilograms) of plastic waste daily......»»
Zebrafish use surprising strategy to regrow spinal cord: Findings could help identify ways to heal spinal cord damage
Zebrafish are members of a rarefied group of vertebrates capable of fully healing a severed spinal cord. A clear understanding of how this regeneration takes place could provide clues toward strategies for healing spinal cord injuries in people. Such.....»»
Employers should use science to optimize job interviews instead of relying on outdated misconceptions, say researchers
Job interviews are an essential part of hiring. In Canada, interviews are the most popular hiring tool. However, there is a concerning gap between the science of interviewing and the way interviews are commonly practiced in workplaces......»»
Band of Crusaders looks like The Witcher if it was a strategy game
If you've ever wondered what The Witcher would look like as a strategy RPG, then you'll want to pay attention to upcoming PC indie game Band of Crusaders......»»
Comparing Apple’s latest App Store changes in the EU to Google’s Play Store guidelines
Last week, Apple announced changes to its compliance strategy with the Digital Markets Act in the European Union. These changes apply to apps that link to a web page and include a new fee structure centered around the Initial Acquisition Fee and the.....»»
Research team uses tunable laser to develop straightforward broadband spectroscopy method with Hz-level precision
Since the first demonstration of the laser in the 1960s, laser spectroscopy has become an essential tool for studying the detailed structures and dynamics of atoms and molecules. Advances in laser technology have further enhanced its capabilities. Th.....»»
Don’t call it boring — this printer was an absolute joy to use
I reviewed HP's Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw to find out if this affordable color laser printer has good quality and long-term value......»»
3D laser printing with bioinks from microalgae
Microalgae such as the diatom Odontella aurita and the green alga Tetraselmis striata are especially suitable as "biofactories" for the production of sustainable materials for 3D laser printing due to their high content in lipids and photoactive pigm.....»»
Invisible laser beam detects what a MacBook user is typing
A whitehat hacker has demonstrated the use of an invisible laser beam to detect what a MacBook user is typing, from a distance, through a window, without being able to see the keyboard … more….....»»
American Science is in Dangerous Decline while Chinese Research Surges, Experts Warn
The U.S. sorely needs a coordinated national research strategy, says Marcia McNutt, president of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences.....»»