Vacuum fluctuations break topological protection
A hallmark of so-called topological quantum states is that they are protected against local perturbations. ETH physicists now demonstrate that in the paradigmatic case of the integer quantum Hall effect, vacuum fluctuations can cause a breakdown of t.....»»
VW recalls nearly 100,000 ID4s over faulty door handles
Insufficient water protection in the 2021-24 Volkswagen ID4 handles could cause the door to fly open while the vehicle is moving because of circuit board malfunctions......»»
The best Apple iPhone 16 cases for 2024
The iPhone 16 has finally arrived, and with a new phone comes new cases to give it the best protection. Here are our five favorite iPhone 16 cases......»»
Washington finally catches a (small) break from drought conditions
If you've noticed a little bit more greenery outside these last few weeks, your eyes haven't deceived you. Washington's drought conditions are improving ever so slightly......»»
Target is selling Lenovo Chromebooks for $100, with a catch
If you're hunting for a very budget-oriented laptop that won't break the bank, this Lenovo laptop is worth grabbing, even with the catch......»»
Legislation to protect fish in Brazil could have opposite effect
A new law aimed at the protection of migratory fish in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands will harm thousands of local and Indigenous fishers, and puts the environment at greater risk from infrastructure development, finds a new study by a UCL researcher and.....»»
New mass spectrometry technology could transform tiny sample analysis
Mass spectrometry is a powerful technique that allows scientists to break down and identify the building blocks of just about anything by measuring the mass of the tiny particles of which something is comprised. It has a major limitation, however—a.....»»
Space travel comes with risk—SpaceX"s Polaris Dawn mission will push the envelope further than ever
Space is an unnatural environment for humans. We can't survive unprotected in a pure vacuum for more than two minutes. Getting to space involves being strapped to a barely contained chemical explosion......»»
Q&A: What 106°F heat does to plants
With temperatures across much of Southern California crossing triple digits this week, we are relying more than ever on plants to keep us cool outside. But the plants don't get much of a break from the relentless sun......»»
Satechi launches Find My passport wallet with MagSafe charging and more
Satechi is out with several new releases today at IFA Berlin. Headlining its new products is the . The cover/wallet features Apple’s official item tracking, a MagSafe/Qi2-rechargeable battery, RFID protection, and more. more….....»»
Cequence Security partners with Netskope to provide protection for business-critical APIs
Cequence Security announced a new partnership with Netskope. Through the partnership, Netskope customers can now leverage unique API threat intelligence from the Cequence Unified API Protection (UAP) platform to unlock insights into real-world threat.....»»
This retro robot vacuum is one of my favorite gadgets at IFA 2024
The Karcher RC 3000 is one of many gadgets on display at IFA 100 Years: The Exhibition, and it's seriously cool for a robot vacuum that's over 20 years old......»»
McAfee+ vs. Avast One: Which lost-cost antivirus app is best?
I went hands-on with McAfee and Avast antivirus software to find out which offers the best malware protection, value, and ease of use......»»
Combining aesthetics with fire-resistance for improved wood protection
Wood is a popular material for construction and furniture making due to its availability, easy processing, and strong mechanical properties. However, its flammability poses significant risks, particularly in historical buildings......»»
Long-range-interacting topological photonic lattices breaking channel-bandwidth limit
Topological physics, which focuses on physical quantities that remain invariant under deformations, has garnered widespread interest in different areas of physics—photonics, quantum computing, solid-state physics, acoustics, and electronic circuits.....»»
Ford recalls more than 100,000 vehicles due to faulty engine part
F-150, Ford Edge, Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus and Aviator 2021-22 models may have intake valves that crack or break, leading to a loss of power......»»
Temperature fluctuations significantly affect dragonfly perception, study shows
University of Adelaide researchers and collaborators from Lund University in Sweden have made a breakthrough in understanding how dragonflies' brains work......»»
Proofpoint launches NIST-inspired framework to tackle data loss prevention challenges
Proofpoint launched a proprietary, partner-friendly, end-to-end information protection framework, providing organizations access to expertise, industry benchmark data and proven methodology in designing, implementing and maturing data loss prevention.....»»
Missed Labor Day robot vacuum deals? This Eufy is still over $100 off
Amazon has a last-minute Labor Day robot vacuum deal with the Eufy X8 robot vacuum down to $200 but not for much longer......»»
Veeam Software expands protection for Microsoft 365
Veeam Software announced Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8, which delivers comprehensive and flexible immutability for Microsoft 365 data. Now organizations can ensure their Microsoft 365 data is resilient employing a zero-trust, multi-layered immuta.....»»
Best Labor Day cordless vacuum deals you can still shop
With Labor Day officially starting today, there are a lot of excellent cordless vacuum deals you can snag right now......»»