Super-resolution machining of single crystalline sapphire by femtosecond laser-induced, plasma-assisted ablation
A new study in Opto-Electronic Advances discusses super-resolution machining of single crystalline sapphire by GHz burst mode femtosecond laser-induced plasma assisted ablation......»»
An Upcoming RCS Feature Might Finally Bring Better-resolution Photo Sharing
Original quality photos, anyone? The post An Upcoming RCS Feature Might Finally Bring Better-resolution Photo Sharing appeared first on Phandroid. While RCS’ support for high-quality photos and videos has been around for some time no.....»»
Testing thousands of RNA enzymes helps find first "twister ribozyme" in mammals
The "RNA world" hypothesis proposes that the earliest life on Earth may have been based on RNA—a single-stranded molecule similar in many ways to DNA—like some modern viruses. This is because, like DNA, RNA can carry genetic information, but, lik.....»»
Pimax Crystal Light review: a new standard for affordable PC VR
I reviewed the Pimax Crystal Light, an affordable PC VR headset with minimal tradeoffs that boasts high-resolution displays with local dimming for lossless SteamVR gaming and sim racing......»»
Sending photos via RCS is about to get better in Google Messages
You'll soon be able to send full-resolution, max-quality photos to friends and family through Google Messages......»»
China’s New Heavy Lift Rocket Looks a Whole Lot Like SpaceX’s Starship
The Long March 9 super heavy-lift rocket made an appearance at a major airshow recently—and looks awfully familiar......»»
Globular cluster Gran 5 hosts two stellar populations, study finds
Using the Gemini-South telescope, astronomers have performed high-resolution near-infrared spectroscopy of stars in a Galactic globular cluster known as Gran 5. They found that this cluster harbors two stellar populations with different metallicities.....»»
A single atom can change the directional profile of the light emitted in scanning tunneling microscopes
Researchers from Madrid explain a phenomenon that allows the direction of light emission to be controlled at the atomic scale. The paper provides a detailed explanation of how the profile of the light collected in a scanning tunneling microscope (STM.....»»
30 years ago, this movie gave video game adaptations a bad name
Which film set back video game adaptations more than the live-action Super Mario Bros. movie? It was this 1994 martial arts adventure......»»
Apple @ Work Podcast: Password security 101
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & p.....»»
Study explores how Rwanda and Ethiopia tried to shape the future of development in Africa
Contemporary economic challenges in Africa appear to be shifting the continent into a new era of development. From COVID-19 to war-induced inflation, many countries in Africa are facing significant economic challenges. The crises of recent years come.....»»
The Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 may be the perfect gravel bike
Trek's updated adventure-focused gravel bike is fun no matter where you ride it. As I followed a friend down a flow-y, undulating single-track trail, I started laughing. Unlike my.....»»
Revealing the superconducting limit of twisted bilayer graphene
Graphene is a simple material containing only a single layer of carbon atoms, but when two sheets of it are stacked together and offset at a slight angle, this twisted bilayer material produces numerous intriguing effects, notably superconductivity......»»
China reveals a new heavy lift rocket that is a clone of SpaceX’s Starship
The Long March 9 gets flaps and a reusable upper stage. When Chinese space officials unveiled the design for the country's first super heavy lift rocket nearly a decade ago, it l.....»»
Advances in nanostructure fabrication: Laser direct writing on Au nanofilm
A research team led by Xuesong Mei and Jianlei Cui from Xi'an Jiaotong University has made significant progress in the field of nanotechnology. They have successfully achieved the direct writing of nanostructures on Au nano-film using a nanosecond-la.....»»
I’m single, retired and saved $2.3 million, but I’m still planning to take my Social Security early. Is that a stupid decision?
I’m single, retired and saved $2.3 million, but I’m still planning to take my Social Security early. Is that a stupid decision?.....»»
Scientists detect traces of an ancient Mayan city in southern Mexico using laser-sensor technology
Archaeologists using laser-sensing technology have detected what may be an ancient Mayan city cloaked by jungle in southern Mexico, authorities said Wednesday......»»
Michael Caine discusses his first interaction with Tom Cruise 40 years ago
Caine and Cruise only acted together in a single film, but they have maintained a close relationship off-screen......»»
IRS raises 401(k) contribution limits, adds super catch-up for 60-63 year olds in 2025
IRS raises 401(k) contribution limits, adds super catch-up for 60-63 year olds in 2025.....»»
New York Times Editorial Board Rips Apart Donald Trump in Single Paragraph
New York Times Editorial Board Rips Apart Donald Trump in Single Paragraph.....»»
SMCI Stock: Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity, or Is Super Micro Computer Doomed?
SMCI Stock: Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity, or Is Super Micro Computer Doomed?.....»»