Successful beam pipe installation at LHCb
The LHC experiments are nearing the completion of maintenance and upgrade works carried out in the framework of the second long shutdown of CERN's accelerator complex. Of all the experiments, LHCb is undergoing the most significant metamorphosis duri.....»»
Compact quantum light processing: New findings lead to advances in optical quantum computing
An international collaboration of researchers, led by Philip Walther at University of Vienna, have achieved a significant breakthrough in quantum technology, with the successful demonstration of quantum interference among several single photons using.....»»
Research team resolves decades-long problem in microscopy
When viewing biological samples with a microscope, the light beam is disturbed if the lens of the objective is in a different medium than the sample. For example, when looking at a watery sample with a lens surrounded by air, the light rays bend more.....»»
Final communications sent to the beloved Ingenuity Mars helicopter
NASA's hugely successful Mars helicopter Ingenuity will continue saving data in case future explorers should come this way again......»»
How a cyanobacterium manages iron scarcity makes it the most successful photosynthetic organism on Earth
The sea is the world's largest ecosystem, and it harbors two photosynthetic organisms that produce approximately half of the oxygen on Earth. The cyanobacterium Prochlorococcus is the most abundant photosynthetic organism in the oceans and fixes appr.....»»
NASA"s Ingenuity Mars helicopter team says goodbye—for now
The final downlink shift by the Ingenuity team was a time to reflect on a highly successful mission—and to prepare the first aircraft on another world for its new role......»»
Older male blue tits out-compete young males when it comes to extra-marital breeding
Young male blue tits are less successful in fathering offspring outside their breeding pair, not because of a lack of experience, but because they are outcompeted by older males, Bart Kempenaers and colleagues from the Max Planck Institute for Biolog.....»»
Study highlights successful Iowa program for youth exiting foster care
Iowa offers a successful model for serving youth exiting foster care, according to a new study in Children and Youth Services Review......»»
Samsung launches new Bespoke AI appliances with savings of up to $1,200 off
Preorder deals are in effect now on Samsung's 2024 line of Bespoke intelligent appliances, discounting the smart home gear by up to $1,200. Plus, get free installation and haul away on qualifying items.Save up to $1,200 on Samsung's new Bespoke AI ap.....»»
On-surface synthesis of carbyne: An sp-hybridized linear carbon allotrope
In a study led by Prof. Wei Xu (Interdisciplinary Materials Research Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University) and published in the journal National Science Review, a research team achieved the successful synthesis of a.....»»
Atom interferometer charters Navy"s inertial navigation path to reduce drift
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) researchers have developed a patent-pending Continuous 3D-Cooled Atom Beam Interferometer derived from a patented cold and continuous beam of atoms to explore atom-interferometry-based inertial measurement systems.....»»
Eclipses were once associated with the deaths of kings—predictions played a key role in the birth of astronomy
Making interesting predictions is one of the hallmarks of successful science. When Albert Einstein formulated his theory of general relativity, an almost immediate test involved the prediction that in a solar eclipse, light from stars that would norm.....»»
Threat actors are raising the bar for cyber attacks
From sophisticated nation-state-sponsored intrusions to opportunistic malware campaigns, cyber attacks manifest in various forms, targeting vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and user behavior. The consequences of successful cyber attacks can.....»»
A robot hopper to explore the moon"s dangerous terrain
Intuitive Machines recently had a major breakthrough, successfully becoming the first non-governmental entity to land on the moon in February. At least the landing was partially successful—the company's Odysseus lander ended up on its side, though.....»»
Disney is about to start blocking password sharing, here’s when
Following Netflix’s successful implementation of anti-password sharing features, Disney+ and Hulu will soon follow suit. The company has discussed its plans to crack down on password sharing multiple times, but now CEO Bob Iger has further confirme.....»»
How do we help students from disadvantaged backgrounds feel confident about school?
Research shows that students who are confident about their ability to succeed at school tend to be more academically successful......»»
Nano-oscillator hits record quality factor
In their latest study, a team led by Tracy Northup at the Department of Experimental Physics unveils the successful creation of a levitated nanomechanical oscillator with an ultra-high quality factor, significantly surpassing previous experimental ac.....»»
Reddit data-sharing agreement with Cision is expanded after IPO
Following the company’s successful IPO, and a deal with Google to allow Reddit posts to be used as training data, the expansion of another Reddit data-sharing agreement has been signed – this time with Cision. The data is likely to be used to.....»»
Researchers identify new method to boost laser processing resolution
Focusing a tailored laser beam through transparent glass can create a tiny spot inside the material. Researchers at Tohoku University have reported on a way to use this small spot to improve laser material processing, boosting processing resolution......»»
Android 15 will block the installation of super old apps
In Android 15, it seems that Google will block users from installing apps that was built for Android Marshmallow. The post Android 15 will block the installation of super old apps appeared first on Phandroid. One of the reasons why compani.....»»
Deal of the day: Sonos Beam 2 soundbar drops to $399
Best Buy's Spring Audio Sale drops the price of the Sonos Beam 2 soundbar to $399.20 ($100 off) today only.The $100 price drop on the Sonos Beam 2 soundbar is valid on March 25 only, but there are plenty of home audio deals in effect on everything fr.....»»