Quantum light source could pave the way to a quantum internet
The ability to integrate fiber-based quantum information technology into existing optical networks would be a significant step toward applications in quantum communication. To achieve this, quantum light sources must be able to emit single photons wi.....»»
Ancient fossils shed new light on evolution of sea worm
Ancient fossils have shed new light on a type of sea worm linking it to the time of an evolutionary explosion that gave rise to modern animal life......»»
Recreating the natural light-harvesting nanorings in photosynthetic bacteria
Nearly all the chemical energy available to Earth's lifeforms can be traced back to the sun. This is because light-harvesting (LH) supramolecules (two or more molecules held together by intermolecular forces) enable plants and some types of bacteria.....»»
Genetic engineering sheds light on ancient evolutionary questions
Cyanobacteria are single-celled organisms that derive energy from light, using photosynthesis to convert atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) and liquid water (H2O) into breathable oxygen and the carbon-based molecules like proteins that make up their ce.....»»
Scientists probe the source of stochastic occurrence of super-knock in engines running on hydrogen/methane fuels
In a study published in Combustion and Flame, researchers investigated the impact of non-thermal reaction chemistry on the propagation of combustion fronts for a H2-CH4 fuel mixture burning in air within a bounded domain, representing an idealized en.....»»
EA kills off Apex Legends Mobile and Battlefield Mobile
After reviewing player feedback, game publisher Electronic Arts has chosen to end development on Apex Legends Mobile and Battlefield Mobile.Apex Legends Source: The VergeApex Legends Mobile, which launched in May 2022, will continue to function until.....»»
Will recent storms save California from a brutal fire season?
It's something of a Golden State paradox: Dry winters can pave the way for dangerous fire seasons fueled by dead vegetation, but wet winters—like the one the state has seen so far—can also spell danger by spurring heaps of new growth that can lat.....»»
Creating "ghostly mirrors" for high-power lasers
Laser-driven 'mirrors' capable of reflecting or manipulating light have been produced in research led at the University of Strathclyde......»»
Quantum vortex formation in the lab
Quantized vortices can be generated in classical experiments of liquid helium and ultracold dilute gases to conduct fundamental and comparative studies of different superfluids. In a new report published in Science Advances, Ivan Gnusov and a researc.....»»
Hands-on: Here are 9 iPad travel accessories to supercharge your trips
I recently took a quick weekend trip, and I wanted to just bring my iPad Pro and the other essentials I needed. With just my iPad and a few accessories, I was able to get all the work I needed to get done while traveling light and not sacrificing po.....»»
EU wants to hammer big tech & streamers with 5G build bill
Europe is considering whether companies like Netflix and Apple that use lots of bandwidth should be forced to pay for upgrades to the infrastructure of the internet.With the rise of video streaming services like Netflix and YouTube, the amount of ban.....»»
Sorghum: The unlikely food source for pollinators
Sorghum bicolor, a pollen-rich grass species cultivated for grain and forage, which looks similar to corn, can be an important food source for pollinators and other beneficial insects during times when pollen and nectar are scarce......»»
iOS 17 development in full swing, but don’t pay attention to this bogus rumor
Right on cue, Apple is ramping up development of iOS 17 and its other new updates coming this year. Apple has pushed updates to some of its open-source documentation referencing iOS 17, while the software version is also increasingly popping up in 9.....»»
Mounting cybersecurity pressure is creating headaches in railway boardrooms
The expansion of potential cyber threats has increased due to the integration of connected devices, the Internet of Things (IoT), and the convergence of IT and OT in railway operations. In this Help Net Security interview, Dimitri van Zantvliet is th.....»»
Critical OpenEMR vulnerabilities may allow attackers to access patients’ health records
Critical vulnerabilities discovered in OpenEMR can be chained to gain code execution on a server running a vulnerable version of the popular open-source electronic health record system. Discovered, privately reported and now publicly documented by re.....»»
Any Apple AR headset user may be able to create and sell content
A generally reliable source claims that Apple is working on ways for Apple AR headset owners to use Siri to create new apps for them, without Xcode, and then sell their work to others.Apple AR headset users may be able to create apps just using SiriT.....»»
Apple"s Studio Display doesn"t shine in the light of competition
Apple's Studio Display is finally facing direct competition, and it doesn't shine as brightly under the glare of competitors.Apple Studio DisplaySamsung and Dell both announced 5K and 6K resolution computer monitors, respectively, at CES this year, p.....»»
Daily deals Jan. 29: $40 off Logitech MX Keys Mini, $110 off M1 MacBook Air, $400 off 65-inch LG OLED TV, more
Some of the hottest deals we spotted today include up to $49 off Hyper USB-C docks, $50 off Bose Wireless Surround Speakers, $40 off TurboTax Premier 2022, and more.Get $110 off an M1 MacBook Air todayThe AppleInsider staff searches the internet for.....»»
Loupedeck Live and Loupedeck CT review: Customizable controls for creative pros
The Loupedeck Live or Loupedeck CT can revolutionize a creative professional's workflow, as long as the price doesn't scare you off.The Loupedeck Live and CT have light-up displays for buttons.Technology never stops moving forward, and each year, we.....»»
Competing rumor says no folding iPad in 2024
A new rumor by Mark Gurman contradicts earlier reports of a folding iPad coming in 2024 while doubling down on a "light year" for iPads in 2023.An Apple foldable conceptAnalyst Ming-Chi Kuo uses supply-chain data to predict possible release windows f.....»»
Solid material that "upconverts" visible light photons to UV light photons could change how we utilize sunlight
The importance of solar power as a renewable energy resource is increasing. Sunlight contains high-energy UV light with a wavelength shorter than 400 nm, which can be broadly used, for example, for photopolymerization to form a resin and activation o.....»»