The Gamespot Phenomenon
I expect we’ll be exploring, unscrambling, pontificating, and dealing with what is happening with Gamespot (GME) for a while. If you are reading this in the future and want some historical context for the rest of this post, this chart from the.....»»
Flow of water on a carbon surface is governed by quantum friction, says study
Water and carbon make a quantum couple: the flow of water on a carbon surface is governed by an unusual phenomenon dubbed quantum friction. A new work published in Nature Nanotechnology experimentally demonstrates this phenomenon—which was predicte.....»»
How climate change fuels extreme heat
Heatwaves across Asia and beyond have already broken records this year, while the arrival of the El Nino climate phenomenon will mean even more extreme temperatures......»»
A new approach to controlling the properties of turbulence
Turbulence, a fluid motion characterized by chaotic changes in flow velocity and pressure, has been the topic of countless physics studies. Although turbulence is a very common phenomenon that occurs in nature, manipulating it and controlling its pro.....»»
Complexity is a barrier to horizontal gene transfer, shows new study
The recognition of the phenomenon known as horizontal (or lateral) gene transfer (HGT/LGT) revolutionized our understanding of evolutionary mechanisms. Unlike the conventional vertical transmission of genes from parent to offspring, HGT involves the.....»»
Chinese Daigou shoppers represent a new type of entrepreneur
The Chinese practice of Daigou—to "buy on behalf of"—has grown from a seemingly disorganized practice associated with individuals cleaning out supermarkets of baby formula to a multi-billion-dollar phenomenon according to QUT researchers......»»
Quantum interference of light: Anomalous phenomenon found
A counterintuitive facet of the physics of photon interference has been uncovered by three researchers of Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium. In an article published this month in Nature Photonics, they have proposed a thought experiment that ut.....»»
Ocean current comes to the rescue for Pacific island reefs
Marine heatwaves are emerging as a key impact of climate change and pose a particularly significant threat to corals that form the backbone of coral reefs. Researchers have now identified a phenomenon that could help coral reef managers better plan a.....»»
Large Android Tablets: 9 Best Large Android Tablets of 2023 | Reviews & Buyer’s Guide
Is your laptop too bulky for work projects or enjoying movies on the go? Using tablets as a lighter and travel-friendly alternative to laptops and heavy computers is not a new phenomenon. Some people might even prefer to replace laptops permane.....»»
Searching for new particle: Discovering axions could help answer one of the most puzzling questions in physics
One of the most high-profile mysteries in physics today is what scientists refer to as the "Strong CP Problem." Stemming from the puzzling phenomenon that neutrons do not interact with electric fields despite being made up of quarks—smaller, fundam.....»»
Study finds different nitrogen saturation thresholds in a temperate steppe
Nitrogen saturation refers to the phenomenon that the net primary productivity of an ecosystem—a fundamental ecosystem function and also a measure of carbon (and energy) sequestration by the ecosystem—tends to initially increase with increasing n.....»»
Unraveling brood parasitism in predatory mites
Several animal species display brood care, a phenomenon where 'caring' parents provide their offspring with food and protection against predators. However, there are many others that prefer not to do this, and instead sneak in their eggs with those o.....»»
Scientists propose novel method to estimate human-caused heat emission
Why are cities usually warmer than rural areas? Scientist have long known that cities retain heat more than rural areas, a phenomenon known as urban heat island (UHI), which is largely due to the impact of anthropogenic heating, or human-caused heati.....»»
The Red Wedding at 10: How the groundbreaking episode changed Game of Thrones forever
The Red Wedding turns 10 this month, making it a perfect time to look back at the defining moment where Game of Thrones became a television phenomenon......»»
Examining domain walls in magnetic nanowires
Magnetic domains walls are known to be a source of electrical resistance due to the difficulty for transport electron spins to follow their magnetic texture. This phenomenon holds potential for utilization in spintronic devices, where the electrical.....»»
NASA looks back at 50 years of gamma-ray burst science
Fifty years ago, on June 1, 1973, astronomers around the world were introduced to a powerful and perplexing new phenomenon called GRBs (gamma-ray bursts). Today sensors on orbiting satellites like NASA's Swift and Fermi missions detect a GRB somewher.....»»
Laser physicists directly observe first femtoseconds after photoinjection
A laser pulse hits an electron in a solid. If it receives enough energy from the light wave, it can then move freely through a solid. This phenomenon, which scientists have been exploring since the beginnings of quantum mechanics, is called photoinje.....»»
6 ways broadcast pickleball is changing the sport for regular dinkers
More drama, better outfits, faster play, and bigger tantrums are just some of the ways America’s newest sports phenomenon is already starting to look different. Americans’ enthusiasm for playing pickleball isn’t yet translating.....»»
Strategic city planning can help reduce urban heat island effect
The tendency of cities to trap heat—a phenomenon called the "urban heat island," often referred to as the UHI effect—can lead to dangerous temperatures in the summer months, but new Penn State research published in Buildings suggests that certain.....»»
Himax sees challenging 2Q23
Dispaly driver IC company Himax Technologies has warned of a challenging second quarter in terms of both sales and gross margin, but believes this will be a short-term phenomenon with a rebound around the corner starting in the second half of this ye.....»»
Will the 15% market share magic work for EVs as well?
There is a notion that when a product's market share surpasses the sweet spot of 15%, it will welcome a demand explosion. This supply-demand phenomenon was observed when Apple launched the iPhone in 2007. The development of the PC is also believed to.....»»