Using diamonds to generate ultrashort THz pulses
The advent of intense ultrashort coherent light pulses has revolutionized the spectroscopy field. They allow easy observation of various nonlinear optical effects and facilitate the characterization of materials with nonlinear optical spectroscopy. A.....»»
Rich countries found to use six times more resources, generate 10 times the climate impact: Report
The extraction of the Earth's natural resources tripled in the past five decades, related to the massive build-up of infrastructure in many parts of the world and the high levels of material consumption, especially in upper-middle and high-income cou.....»»
Faster charging with diamonds
Diamond is known for its outstanding thermal conductivity. This makes the material ideal for cooling electronic components with high power densities, such as those used in processors, semiconductor lasers or electric vehicles......»»
Adobe’s New AI Tools are Designed for Easier Audio Production
Known as "Project Music GenAI Control," the software allows creators to generate music from text prompts. The post Adobe’s New AI Tools are Designed for Easier Audio Production appeared first on Phandroid. As AI continues to grow and.....»»
Printing the future: Tailoring chemistry for inorganic 3D micro-optics
In a recent publication in the journal Trends in Chemistry, researchers from the University of Twente delve into the potential of 3D printing ceramics in micro-optics. These tiny ceramic structures can potentially be used to generate light and store.....»»
Diamonds are a chip"s best friend: Research determines spin-orbit effects on exciton complexes
Besides being "a girl's best friend," diamonds have broad industrial applications, such as in solid-state electronics. New technologies aim to produce high-purity synthetic crystals that become excellent semiconductors when doped with impurities as e.....»»
Group 1 buys 2 Lexus stores in Southern California with $350M in combined sales
Group 1 Automotive expects Newport Lexus in Newport Beach and Tustin Lexus to generate $350 million in combined annual revenue......»»
Internal Apple AI "Ask" tool being tested by employees
Apple is reportedly testing an AI tool called "Ask" for AppleCare support advisors that generate answers using data learned from an internal database.Apple is working on AI toolsApple's push into AI isn't a secret, as its CEO has even shared his exci.....»»
TrueCar"s rebound gains momentum in Q4
The vehicle listings company said its TrueCar+ digital car selling platform will generate significant revenue starting in 2025......»»
Study reveals UK offshore emissions through used vehicle exports
A new study published today in Nature Climate Change, found that exported used vehicles generate at least 13%–53% more emissions per mile than those that are scrapped or on the road in Great Britain......»»
Lab-grown diamonds put natural gems under pressure
The glittering diamonds sparkle the same but there are key differences: mined natural gems are more than a billion years old, while laboratory-made rocks are new and cost less than half the price......»»
Researchers capture strange behavior of laser-excited gold
New research, conducted at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, illuminates the strange behavior of gold when zapped with high-energy laser pulses......»»
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Scientists study the behaviors of chiral skyrmions in chiral flower-like obstacles
In nature, the collective motion of some birds and fish, such as flocks of starlings and shoals of sardines, respectively, can generate impressive dynamic phenomena. Their study constitutes active matter science, which has been a topic of great inter.....»»
Protecting against AI-enhanced email threats
Generative AI based on large language models (LLMs) has become a valuable tool for individuals and businesses, but also cybercriminals. Its ability to process large amounts of data and quickly generate results has contributed to its widespread adopti.....»»
How semiconductor defects could boost quantum technology
In diamonds (and other semiconducting materials), defects are a quantum sensor's best friend. That's because defects, essentially a jostled arrangement of atoms, sometimes contain electrons with an angular momentum, or spin, that can store and proces.....»»
Secrets of soil-enriching pulses could transform future of sustainable agriculture
From lentils to chickpeas, and even the humble baked bean, pulses are perhaps best known as an alternative, plant-based source of protein. These plants are environmental heroes: they work together with soil microbes to "fix" nitrogen from the air, en.....»»
Replacing animal-based foods with alternative proteins would unlock land for carbon removal, say researchers
Researchers report that replacing 50% of animal products with alternative proteins by 2050 could free up enough agricultural land to generate renewable energy equivalent in volume to today's coal-generated power while simultaneously removing substant.....»»
The 2024 Rolex 24 at Daytona put on very close racing for a record crowd
The around-the-clock race marked the start of the North American racing calendar. Enlarge / The current crop of GTP hybrid prototypes look wonderful, thanks to rules that cap the amount of downforce they can generate in favor of.....»»
Google Bard gains image generation capabilities
Google has announced an update to its Bard AI where users can now type in prompts to generate custom images on the fly. The post Google Bard gains image generation capabilities appeared first on Phandroid. Google Bard is the company’s an.....»»
Key management practices to enhance biodiversity in the Western Pyrenees
A study in which the FisioKlima-AgroSosT group of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) participated identifies the key management practices needed to generate and maintain biodiversity in the grasslands of the Western Pyrenees of Navarre. T.....»»