Trillionths of a second: Photon pairs compress an electron beam into short pulses
Physicists at the University of Konstanz have generated one of the shortest signals ever produced by humans: Using paired laser pulses, they succeeded in compressing a series of electron pulses to a numerically analyzed duration of only 0.00000000000.....»»
Researchers realize hydrogen formation by contact electrification of water microdroplets and its regulation
Direct utilization of water as a source of hydrogen atoms and molecules is fundamental to the evolution of the ecosystem and industry. However, liquid water is an unfavorable electron donor for forming these hydrogen species due to its redox inertnes.....»»
A new spin on materials analysis: Benefits of probing electron spin states at much higher resolution and efficiency
Electron spin states can now be probed at much higher resolution and more efficiently, opening new opportunities in materials analysis and data processing technologies......»»
You could help minimize harm in a public attack. Here"s what it means to be a "zero responder"
The tragic Westfield attack in Sydney highlights the vulnerability of crowded public spaces. Six people were killed and many were injured by a knife-wielding attacker in a short period of time......»»
Does RAM speed matter for PC performance?
Frequency, latency, and memory channels impact the speed of RAM, but should you care how fast your RAM is? The short answer: Yes, but not too much......»»
"Gross And Vulgar" Rob Schneider Comedy Set Reportedly Cut Short At GOP Event
"Gross And Vulgar" Rob Schneider Comedy Set Reportedly Cut Short At GOP Event.....»»
Attosecond imaging made possible by short and powerful laser pulses
Extremely short pulses of laser light with a peak power of 6 terawatts (6 trillion watts)—roughly equivalent to the power produced by 6,000 nuclear power plants—have been realized by two RIKEN physicists. This achievement will help further develo.....»»
How do Australia"s desert animals avoid inbreeding during dry spells?
Some Australian desert mammals use distinct strategies to promote evolutionary fitness in response to changing environmental conditions over short timescales, according to a new study......»»
Boron deficiency in oilseed rape transcriptome resembles a wounding and infection response
Boron deficiency has a devastating effect on oilseed rape and related plants. However, little is known about the underlying genetic mechanisms. A study shows that the response to persistent or short-term acute boron deficiency is similar to that seen.....»»
The 10 best short throw and ultra short throw projectors
Ultra short throw projectors are great for getting a big image if you don’t have the space for a standard projector. Here are some of the best available......»»
US drug shortages reach record high with 323 meds now in short supply
The shortages affect everything from generic cancer drugs to ADHD medication. Enlarge / Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Adderall XR brand medication arranged at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, in November 2023. (credit: Getty | George Frey).....»»
The best projectors for 2024: from 4K to ultra short throw
Home theater projectors can deliver an awesome big-screen experience, offering some of the most impressive visuals out there. Here, we've rounded up the best......»»
Designing a cost-effective X-ray free electron lasers facility
Many advances in structural science since the 1970s were made by probing materials with synchrotron radiation: that is, high energy X-rays generated through accelerating high-energy electrons. The latest generation of such sources, X-ray free electro.....»»
Taylor Swift songs back on TikTok after Universal row; AI influencers coming
Taylor Swift songs have returned to TikTok, after a ten-week gap resulting from a dispute between the short video app and Universal Music. That dispute hasn’t ended, but it appears that Swift has reached an individual agreement with TikTok. Sepa.....»»
"Branded access offers" dilute parent brand via perceived lack of consumer commitment: Study
Why buy when you can rent? From cars to high-end clothing, the short-term renting or sharing of consumer goods through "branded access offers" has become an increasingly popular alternative to the traditional ownership model. But such time-limited co.....»»
Firms embracing diversity may trade short-term pain for long-term gain
Short-term pain for long-term gain: That might be one way to describe the results of new research from the Alberta School of Business on the impact of diversity and inclusion (D&I) practices on business firms......»»
First Certified Google Find My Device Trackers Arrive in May
Now that Google’s Find My Device network has launched, you might be wondering if there are any devices on the market that can take advantage of it. The short answer is – there will be, soon. I know, this always seems to be the case with.....»»
Liquid-metal transfer from anode to cathode without short circuiting
University of Wollongong researchers achieved a significant milestone in novel soft-matter transport by demonstrating the transfer of liquid metal from an anode to a cathode without creating a short circuit, defying conventional expectations......»»
Study identifies increased threat to coastlines from concurrent heat waves and sea level rises
Concurrent occurrences of heat waves and extreme short-term sea level rises at the same coastal locations significantly increased between 1998 and 2017 when compared to the preceding 20 years, reports a study published in Communications Earth & Envir.....»»
Making ultra-fast electron measurements in multiple directions to reveal the secrets of the aurora
The energetic electrons that drive the aurora borealis (the northern lights) have a rich and very dynamic structure that we currently do not fully understand. Much of what we know about these electrons comes from instruments that have fundamental lim.....»»
Apple Store in New Jersey with over 100 employees petitions to unionize
We’ve seen some Apple Retail Stores seeking to unionize in recent years, especially after a store in Maryland became the first in the US to vote to unionize. Now the staff at Apple Short Hills in New Jersey has also petitioned to unionize. more.....»»