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Waymo"s massive self-driving expansion gets green light

The California Public Utilities Commission approved Waymo's ambitious expansion plans Friday afternoon......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsMar 2nd, 2024

The moon might be older than scientists previously thought; a new study shines light on its history

A physicist, a chemist and a mathematician walk into a bar. It sounds like the start of a bad joke, but in my case, it was the start of an idea that could reshape how scientists think about the history of the moon......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News7 hr. 36 min. ago

Scientists observe "negative time" in quantum experiments

Scientists have long known that light can sometimes appear to exit a material before entering it—an effect dismissed as an illusion caused by how waves are distorted by matter......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News8 hr. 8 min. ago

Green sea turtle gets relief from “bubble butt” syndrome thanks to 3D printing

Boat collision left Charlotte stranded at the surface and in danger of predation. Charlotte, a green sea turtle, was hit by a boat back in 2008. This left it with an affliction co.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News10 hr. 8 min. ago

Wireless antennas harness light to decode cellular communication signals

Monitoring electrical signals in biological systems helps scientists understand how cells communicate, which can aid in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions like arrhythmia and Alzheimer's......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

Apple Vision Pro is driving VR use from games to healthcare and productivity

Despite low sales, the Apple Vision Pro is reportedly shaking up the VR/MR industry and moving the trend of headsets from entertainment to productivity and innovation.Apple Vision ProThe global VR and MR headset market is expected to grow steadily in.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

Cyanobacteria research unlocks potential for renewable plastics from carbon dioxide

Scientists at The University of Manchester have achieved a significant breakthrough in using cyanobacteria—commonly known as "blue-green algae"—to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable bio-based materials......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

New electron microscopy technique reveals complex spin structures at femtosecond timescales

Plasmons are collective oscillations of electrons in a solid and are important for a wide range of applications, such as sensing, catalysis, and light harvesting. Plasmonic waves that travel along the surface of a metal, called surface plasmon polari.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

Advancing light control: New opportunities for metasurfaces in optoelectronics

A global review of advancements in integrating metasurfaces—thin planar arrays of nanostructures—into optoelectronic devices highlights their potential to transform technologies such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers, optical modulators, an.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

Mitigating animal-vehicle collisions with field sensors, AI and ecological modeling

Collisions between animals and vehicles are a threat to conservation efforts and human safety, and have a massive cost for transport infrastructure managers and users......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

Shedding light on snow"s crucial role in Earth"s climate system

EU researchers are braving extreme Arctic conditions to shed light on snow's crucial role in Earth's climate system......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

First results from 2021 rocket launch shed light on aurora"s birth

Results from a 2021 experiment led by a University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist have begun to reveal the particle-level processes that create the type of auroras that dance rapidly across the sky......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

Compact on-chip polarimeter measures light polarization with high accuracy

Reliably measuring the polarization state of light is crucial for various technological applications, ranging from optical communication to biomedical imaging. Yet conventional polarimeters are made of bulky components, which makes them difficult to.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

DEAL: GoPro HERO13 Black gets a MASSIVE 25% discount!

It’s holiday season and if you’re looking for a camera to take with you on your travels, don’t miss this deal for the GoPro HERO13 Black! The post DEAL: GoPro HERO13 Black gets a MASSIVE 25% discount! appeared first on Phandroid. If.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

How to solve the Three Eyed Gate puzzle in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Even Indy doesn't like light puzzles in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The three eyed gate puzzle is mandatory, though, so we will help you solve it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

The New Glenn rocket’s seven powerful engines may light up as soon as today

"Maybe, maybe, maybe today, maybe soon. I think it's very soon." In a widely anticipated test, Blue Origin may ignite the seven main engines on its New Glenn rocket as soon as Thu.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Here’s what we learned driving Audi’s new Q6 and SQ6 electric SUVs

Audi's mid-sized electric SUV is now on sale in the US, and we've tested it. Audi provided flights from Washington, DC, to San Francisco and accommodation so Ars could drive the Q.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Krypto steals the show in Superman teaser

Footage gives us glimpses of Lex Luthor, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl and Superman's plucky little white dog Kryto. David Corenswet stars in James Gunn's Superman rebo.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

YouTube populists are driving South Korea"s political instability—a warning for the rest of the world"s democracies

In the space of three weeks, South Korea has seen a brief declaration of martial law, its sudden repeal and the impeachment of its president, Yoon Suk Yeol......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Change management shows us how we all can become climate leaders

'Tis the season for resolutions, and if yours are all about reducing your impact on the planet then you may find yourself at loggerheads this holiday season with friends whose 2025 goals are a bit less green......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Prototype sunscreen uses TiO₂ nanoparticles to cool skin while blocking UV rays

Wearing sunscreen is important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation but doesn't cool people off. However, a new formula, described in Nano Letters, protects against both UV light and heat from the sun using radiative cooling......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024