Tauonium: The smallest and heaviest atom with pure electromagnetic interaction
The hydrogen atom was once considered the simplest atom in nature, composed of a structureless electron and a structured proton. However, as research progressed, scientists discovered a simpler type of atom, consisting of structureless electrons, muo.....»»
Microsoft poised to overtake Apple as most valuable company
As Microsoft stock rises and Apple's falls over analysts expectation of slowing iPhone demand, the two firms are once more within $100 billion of each other — the smallest gap in over two years.Credit: MicrosoftApple and Microsoft have a long histo.....»»
Developments in dual-atom catalysts make renewable energy sources more efficient
The rapidly developing field of green energy constantly seeks improvements, and recent advances in dual-atom catalysts hold the potential to revolutionize energy conversion technologies......»»
The use of deep learning for phase recovery
Light, as an electromagnetic field, has two essential components: amplitude and phase. However, optical detectors, usually relying on photon-to-electron conversion (such as charge-coupled device sensors and the human eye), cannot capture the phase of.....»»
Language-related misunderstanding at work: What it is, why it occurs and what organizations can do about it
Language is the foundation of human interaction. It plays a central role in facilitating effective communication by allowing people to express their thoughts, share essential information and establish connections with one another......»»
Potentially buying the Samsung Galaxy S24? Do this right now
If there's even the smallest chance that you'll buy the Samsung Galaxy S24, you shouldn't miss Samsung's offer for free Samsung Credit by making a reservation......»»
Uncovering how tiny plastics threaten our soil and health
In a study published online in Eco-Environment & Health, researchers from Zhejiang Shuren University and China Agricultural University have delved into the interaction of tiny plastics and soil, aiming to provide insights into the mechanisms and impl.....»»
Harnessing all-dielectric metamaterials to manipulate the polarization state of light
Polarization is one of the fundamental characteristics of electromagnetic waves. It can convey valuable vector information in sensitive measurements and signal transmission, which is a promising technology for various fields such as environmental mon.....»»
Successful test paves the way for magnet production at CERN
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) needs specific types of magnets to tightly control the beams of particles at its collision points. Called final-focusing quadrupoles, these magnets are installed in the LHC's interaction regions around the experiments......»»
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom review: a sequel that flounders and soars
James Wan's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is a gaudy, trashy slice of pure comic book spectacle. It is now playing in theaters......»»
Perfluoroalkyl acids found to accelerate DNA degradation, highlighting potential ecological risks
Perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs), infamous for their persistence and widespread environmental presence, have long been a concern due to their toxicological impacts. However, the specific ecological consequences of their interaction with environmental DNA.....»»
As the Arctic warms, its waters are emitting carbon: Study
When it comes to influencing climate change, the world's smallest ocean punches above its weight. It's been estimated that the cold waters of the Arctic absorb as much as 180 million metric tons of carbon per year—more than three times what New Yor.....»»
Probing for THz radiation directly at the source
The search for and development of efficient terahertz (THz) sources is one of the major scientific goals of the 21st century. The THz region of the electromagnetic spectrum is composed of light frequencies in between the infrared and the microwave ba.....»»
World"s smallest "fanged" frogs found in Indonesia
In general, frogs' teeth aren't anything to write home about—they look like pointy little pinpricks lining the upper jaw. But one group of stream-dwelling frogs in Southeast Asia has a strange adaptation: two bony "fangs" jutting out of their lower.....»»
Scientists engineer bacteria to make two valuable products from plant fiber
We often look to the smallest lifeforms for help solving the biggest problems: Microbes help make foods and beverages, cure diseases, treat waste and even clean up pollution. Yeast and bacteria can also convert plant sugars into biofuels and chemical.....»»
Here’s How Long the iOS 17.2.1 Update Takes
Apple’s iOS 17.2.1 update is a small point upgrade, but it could take quite a bit of time to install on your iPhone. If you’re moving your iPhone from iOS 17.2 to iOS 17.2.1, you get the shortest list of changes and the smallest download size. T.....»»
Study: Physicists create giant trilobite Rydberg molecules
Kaiserslautern physicists in the team of Professor Dr. Herwig Ott have succeeded for the first time in directly observing pure trilobite Rydberg molecules. Particularly interesting is that these molecules have a very peculiar shape, which is reminisc.....»»
The best small phones in 2023: the 6 best ones you can buy
In a world of giant handsets, some of the smallest phones can still pack a punch. We take a look at the best small phones you can buy in 2023......»»
James Webb spots tiniest known brown dwarf in stunning star cluster
A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows a stunning view of a star cluster that contains one of the smallest brown dwarfs ever identified......»»
Daily Telescope: How small can the smallest star be?
So tiny you can barely see it. Enlarge / This image from the NIRCam on the James Webb Space Telescope shows the central portion of the star cluster IC 348. (credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, and K. Luhman and C. Alves de Oliveira).....»»
Embedding nanodiamonds in polymer can advance quantum computing and biological studies
A nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center is a defect in the crystal structure of diamond, where a nitrogen atom replaces a carbon atom in the diamond lattice and a neighboring site in the lattice is vacant. This and other fluorescent defects in diamond, known.....»»