The emergence and perils of polarization
We can't understand polarization unless we analyze it as a complex system, argue SFI External Professor Scott Page (University of Michigan) and co-author Delia Baldassarri in a commentary for a special feature on the dynamics of political polarizatio.....»»
Liquid crystal metasurface could enable multi-dimensional light field sensing
While conventional photodetectors can only measure light intensity, the light field contains much richer information. This information includes but is not limited to phase, polarization, and spectrum......»»
Partisans willing to upend democracy to help their party win even when polarization is diminished
There has long been an assumption that a connection exists between affective polarization (i.e., partisan dislike of those in the other party) and anti-democratic attitudes. For that reason, policymakers and practitioners have focused on depolarizati.....»»
Republican Party lost core supporters after attack on Capitol
The attack on the US Congress building in January 2021 was a violent manifestation of the deep political polarization in the US. Now Danish research shows that this attack caused even loyal party members to distance themselves from their party......»»
Researcher discusses climate-related perils facing migratory fish and the changes needed
Persistent drought in the West has helped bring climate change to the forefront of the public consciousness. Indicia of a warming planet—relentless heatwaves, drained reservoirs, and raging forest fires—have applied pressure to humans and their e.....»»
The Software Developer"s Fate in Low-Code/No-Code World
What does the emergence of no-code/low-code tools mean for the savvy developer? Continue reading........»»
Claims AI can boost workplace diversity are "spurious and dangerous"
Recent years have seen the emergence of AI tools marketed as an answer to lack of diversity in the workforce, from use of chatbots and CV scrapers to line up prospective candidates, through to analysis software for video interviews......»»
The emergence of form: Study expands horizons for DNA nanotechnology
In the world of biomolecules, none is more iconic, nor more versatile, than DNA. Nature uses the famous double helix to store the blueprints of all living forms, drawing on a four-letter alphabet of nucleotides......»»
LayerX emerges from stealth to help enterprises mitigate web browsing risks
LayerX has announced its emergence from stealth and the unveiling of its universal, “user-first” browser security solution that transforms any browser. The company also announced the closing of a $7.5 million Seed round from Glilot Capital Partne.....»»
The best ways to safeguard crypto assets
The mainstream emergence of cryptocurrency, coupled with its popularity among cybercriminals, has created a potentially dangerous environment for those with significant crypto holdings. In this Help Net Security video, Nick Percoco, Chief Security Of.....»»
Differentiating right- and left-handed particles using the force exerted by light
Researchers investigated the polarization-dependence of the force exerted by circularly polarized light (CPL) by performing optical trapping of chiral nanoparticles. They found that left- and right-handed CPL exerted different strengths of the optica.....»»
Ancient DNA brings us closer to unlocking secrets of how modern humans evolved
Advances in studying ancient DNA from prehistoric remains provides us with new insight into the life of our African ancestors and the emergence of the modern human......»»
Years after shuttle, NASA rediscovers the perils of liquid hydrogen
"Every time we saw a leak, it pretty quickly exceeded our flammability limits." Enlarge / NASA's Space Launch System rocket at LC-39B on September 1st, 2022. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.—America's space agency on Saturday sou.....»»
Top business execs more polarized than nation as whole
Nearly 70% of America's top executives are affiliated with the Republican Party and 31% with the Democrats, according to the recent paper "The Political Polarization of Corporate America," written by Elisabeth Kempf, associate professor of business a.....»»
Don"t be too quick to blame social media for America"s polarization. Cable news has a bigger effect, study finds
The past two election cycles have seen an explosion of attention given to "echo chambers," or communities where a narrow set of views makes people less likely to challenge their own opinions. Much of this concern has focused on the rise of social med.....»»
It’s not just social media: Cable news has bigger effect on polarization
When it comes to echo chambers, TV trumps online. Enlarge (credit: simonkr | Getty Images) The past two election cycles have seen an explosion of attention given to “echo chambers,” or communities where a narrow set of vie.....»»
Optimized directional polarization camera helps terrestrial ecosystem carbon monitoring
A terrestrial ecosystem carbon monitoring satellite was launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center by a Long March 4B carrier rocket, and entered the planned orbit......»»
Light polarization creates art, explains mathematical concepts
The polarization of light underpins a variety of recent technological innovations, including 3D cinema and LCDs. In LCDs, tiny electronically controllable liquid crystal elements are sandwiched between polarizers. If, instead, other transparent polar.....»»
Working to discover new treatments for tuberculosis
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis, remains the leading cause of infectious disease worldwide, affecting approximately a quarter of the globe's population. Treatment of infections is problematic due to the emergence of dr.....»»
How biology"s hardest working pigments and "MOFs" might just save the climate
Some of the economic sectors that are the hardest to decarbonize would benefit from the emergence of substantially more efficient catalysts involved in energy conversion chemical reactions. A breakthrough here might depend upon the use of pigments wi.....»»
China IC Design Series (5): Goermicro, MEMSensing rank top among China-based MEMS manufacturers
The start of the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020 triggered a rush in the thermal imaging and infrared (IR) temperature measurement industries, resulting in the emergence of many IR thermal sensor companies, including traditional microelectromechanica.....»»