Synchronizing chaos through a narrow slice of the spectrum
The abstract notion that the whole can be found in each part of something has for long fascinated thinkers engaged in all walks of philosophy and experimental science, from Immanuel Kant on the essence of time to David Bohm on the notion of order, an.....»»
Google has a great idea to fix your tab chaos in Chrome
The more you use a web browser, the worse your tab overload can become. Thankfully, Google has a great idea to fix the issue in Chrome with a handy automation......»»
The extreme robot arm that can chop up a ship
Giant robot arms with waterjets can slice up retired ships, but can they clean up the shipbreaking industry?.....»»
Rules of engagement issued to hacktivists after chaos
The ICRC writes rules of engagement for civilian hackers, as unprecedented numbers join cyber-conflicts.....»»
What"s the link between gamma ray bursts and supernovae? It might be binary stars
Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are some of the most violent events in the universe. Some have a power output equivalent to all of the other stars in the observable universe, at least in the spectrum of gamma rays. But we know very little about them. A new p.....»»
The delicate balance of setting central bank interest rates
As the Bank of Canada prepared to announce its decision on interest rates in early September, Tiff Macklem, the bank's governor, received imploring letters from premiers spanning both the country and the political spectrum......»»
Mindfulness is a powerful tool to reduce workplace stress, study finds
In the fast-paced corporate world where stress can be an unwelcome colleague for many employees, SFU researchers have found that mindfulness can reduce workplace stress by helping to narrow employees' views of work tasks as threats......»»
Linked faults explain ancient mythology and inform plans for world"s longest suspension bridge
Ancient Greek mythology told tales of two fearsome monsters working in tandem across the narrow channel separating mainland Italy from the island of Sicily. Scylla was a vengeful rock-dwelling monster on one side; Charybdis was a tempestuous whirlpoo.....»»
Researchers fabricate chip-based optical resonators with record low UV losses
Researchers have created chip-based photonic resonators that operate in the ultraviolet (UV) and visible regions of the spectrum and exhibit a record low UV light loss. The new resonators lay the groundwork for increasing the size, complexity and fid.....»»
Machine learning algorithms can find anomalous needles in cosmic haystacks
The face of astronomy is changing. Though narrow-field point-and-shoot astronomy still matters (JWST anyone?), large wide-field surveys promise to be the powerhouses of discovery in the coming decades, especially with the advent of machine learning......»»
Contrast Security integrates with AWS Security Hub to help organizations mitigate threats
Contrast Security, the code security platform built for developers and trusted by security, today announced its integration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Hub to offer full-spectrum security visibility, from infrastructure to applications. A.....»»
Asian women are still a minority in diplomatic positions: How we can fix this?
The 2022 Global Gender Gap Report showed Asian countries have managed to narrow the gender gap in economic, education and health sectors. But when it comes to political participation, the gap persists......»»
Best home internet deals for September 2023: AT&T, Spectrum, Optimum and more
Spend a little time to nail down the right internet service provider for you. These internet deals and bundles from top ISPs will have you enjoying faster network speeds (and saving some money) in no time......»»
Saturday Citations: Wear a helmet around supermassive black holes. Also, cute koalas and quantum therapy for cancer
This week, we looked at the swirling chaos around supermassive black holes, anthropogenic climate effects over the Atlantic ocean and the threats to koalas......»»
Saturday Citations: Wear a helmet around supermassive black holes. Also, cute koala bears and quantum therapy for cancer
This week, we looked at the swirling chaos around supermassive black holes, anthropogenic climate effects over the Atlantic ocean and the threats to koala bears......»»
Autopsy of a star reveals what was eviscerated by a monster black hole
From the interior of a star to the accretion disk of a black hole. Enlarge / Ions of nitrogen and carbon show up in the spectrum of X-rays from a black hole's accretion disk. (credit: NASA/Chandra) Even huge stars are no.....»»
Enhancing atherosclerosis diagnosis using ultrasmall calcium carbonate nanoparticles
Atherosclerosis is characterized by the hardening of blood vessels, especially certain arteries, due to the local buildup of fibers and lipids (mainly cholesterol) in the inner wall of an artery, causing it to narrow. It is a complex disease that can.....»»
The first glossy 4K gaming monitor is getting a major price cut
If you are looking for a glossy gaming monitor, the Dough Spectrum One is now available at a discounted price......»»
Shudder"s best horror comedies to scare you AND make you laugh
A roundup of the best horror comedy movies you can stream on Shudder. They'll scare you AND make you laugh. Horror and comedy are sometimes thought of as being at opposing ends of the genre spectrum — but it doesn't have to be that way.Al.....»»
Marine heat waves don"t just hit coral reefs. They can cause chaos on the seafloor
Most of us know what a heat wave feels like on land—sweltering heat for days. But oceans get heat waves too. When water temperature goes over a seasonal threshold for five days or more, that's a marine heat wave. They do their worst damage in summe.....»»
Synchronizing your internal clocks may help mitigate jet lag, effects of aging
Traveling to faraway places is a great way to seek out new experiences, but jet lag can be an unpleasant side effect. Adjusting to a new time zone is often accompanied by fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and a host of other problems that can turn an oth.....»»