Tuning transparency and opacity
Making a dark human hair transparent, or even an opaque bar of silicon: this optical "sorcery" is possible by manipulating the incident light. This new phenomenon is called "mutual extinction and transparency." Until now only existing in theory, phot.....»»
Enhancing model performance and data efficiency through standardization and centralization
Recent advancements in agricultural computer vision have heavily relied on deep learning models, which, despite their success in general tasks, often lack agricultural-specific fine-tuning. This results in increased training time, resource use, and l.....»»
How to get Drift Tuning in GTA Online
Are you ready to star in Los Santos Drift in GTA Online? Your car will need a boost to its drifting skills via the Drift Tune upgrade added in The Chop Shop......»»
Two recent studies expand understanding of how early social housing helps dairy calves thrive
Dairy industry professionals continuously work to ensure the highest possible welfare for dairy calves, including fine-tuning their housing to improve overall health, well-being, and performance. Two new studies in JDS Communications are illuminating.....»»
Netflix finally reveals viewing data across its entire catalog
Streaming service will publish "comprehensive deep dive" every six months. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Netflix, the streaming service that has been long criticized for a lack of transparency about how show.....»»
ThreatNG open-source datasets aim to improve cybersecurity practices
The ThreatNG Governance and Compliance Dataset is an open-source initiative that aims to democratize access to critical data, fostering transparency, collaboration, and improvement of cybersecurity practices globally. Datasets for organizational insi.....»»
Fine-tuning gold nanoparticles in tellurite glass for unique photonics
Silicate glass is a commonly-used glass found in most households, in drinking glasses or windowpanes for example. The integration of gold nanoparticles (NPs) in silicate glass has been used in art and decoration for centuries. These NPs impact the wa.....»»
Navigating regulatory compliance during data disclosure
Ajay Bhatia at Veritas Technologies discusses how businesses can balance transparency with data compliance......»»
Apple admits to secretly giving governments push notification data
Apple to update transparency report to break out push notification data requests. Enlarge (credit: Dilok Klaisataporn | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Governments have been secretly tracking the app activity of an unknown n.....»»
Dark galactic region nicknamed "The Brick" explained with Webb findings
In a study led by University of Florida astronomer Adam Ginsburg, groundbreaking findings shed light on a mysterious dark region at the center of the Milky Way. The turbulent gas cloud, playfully nicknamed "The Brick" due to its opacity, has sparked.....»»
The Game Awards 2023: how to watch and what to expect
We've rounded up everything you need to know if you plan on tuning into The Game Awards 2023 live......»»
Google caught placing big-brand ads on hardcore porn sites, report says
Brands demand transparency from Google after ads spotted in undesirable places. Enlarge (credit: TonyBaggett | iStock / Getty Images Plus) The appearance of any big brand's ads on websites that the brand has specifically.....»»
Investigating and fine-tuning the properties of "magic" graphene
Recent advances in the development of devices made of 2D materials are paving the way for new technological capabilities, especially in the field of quantum technology. So far, however, little research has been carried out into energy losses in stron.....»»
Study highlights need for increased transparency, precision in estimation of costs associated with biological invasions
Numerous studies have analyzed the financial implications associated with the control and impact of invasive alien species. The varied methodologies employed in assessing the monetary costs, the diverse categories of costs reported, and the varying s.....»»
Proton Mail Key Transparency will ensure you’re emailing the right person
After turning email into end-to-end encrypted communication, Proton Mail Key Transparency will close another potential security hole, says the company: ensuring you’re emailing the right person … more….....»»
Using eclipses to calculate the transparency of Saturn"s rings
A Lancaster University Ph.D. student has measured the optical depth of Saturn's rings using a new method based on how much sunlight reached the Cassini spacecraft while it was in the shadow of the rings......»»
California rules set onboard diagnostic road map for EVs
The California Air Resources Board has adopted a set of requirements that add transparency and uniformity to electric vehicle diagnostic data such as a driver-accessible display of the battery's state of health and charging speed......»»
Google, Meta, TikTok defeat Austria’s plan to combat hate speech
First batch of EU's required transparency reports reveals record content removals. Enlarge (credit: Matt Cardy / Contributor | Getty Images Europe) On Thursday, a top European court ruled that Austria cannot force Google.....»»
Successful EV transition hinges on transparency between automakers and suppliers, executives say
The increasingly murky timeline for the shift to EVs will require automakers and suppliers to become more transparent with one another as launch dates shift and huge amounts of capital are deployed......»»
Apple reinforces iMessage security with contact key verification
Apple enhances iMessage security with "Contact Key Verification," fortifying user privacy and identity verification against evolving threats using cryptographic methods and Key Transparency.An example of an alert from iMessage Contact Key Verificatio.....»»
Tuning properties of membrane and catalyst layers optimizes reactors for fuel cells and more
Ethylene is a chemical widely used as a feedstock for producing polymers and industrial chemicals. Oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) is a promising, energy-efficient way of creating ethylene from natural gas by reacting methane with oxygen. However.....»»