Secrets

Researchers observed the dynamic phases of BCS superconductor interactions in a Cavity QED by measuring the light leakage from the cavity. Credit: Steven Burrows/Rey and Thompson GroupsNew insights can help scientists make superconducting materials more robust and useful.Superconductors have enabled new technologies for health care, transportation, and scientific exploration.Scientists want to know how superconductors react to sudden changes, such as jumps in temperature, to gain insights on how to make them more…

Satellite image of Sau Reservoir captured on March 3, 2023, by Landsat 9.Satellite image of Sau Reservoir captured on March 4, 2024, Landsat 8.The large reservoir in Catalonia shrank to 1 percent of capacity in March 2024.Three subsequent years of record low precipitation have taken a toll on northeastern Spain’s Catalonia region. Satellite images show one of the region’s largest reservoirs dried to a trickle in March 2024.Historical Drought Patterns and Current ImpactAccording to the Meteorological Service of Catalonia,…

Artistic reconstruction of a late Triassic undersea scene before (left) and after (right) a climate change-related extinction event. Credit: Maija KaralaA recent study has leveraged the fossil record to gain insights into the characteristics that render animals more susceptible to extinction due to climate change. This research aims to pinpoint the species currently most endangered by anthropogenic climate change. The findings have recently been published in the journal Science.Past climate change (often caused by natural…

Researchers from Tohoku University propose that organic materials on Mars might have originated from atmospheric formaldehyde, suggesting the planet’s early atmosphere could support the formation of life-essential biomolecules. Credit: SciTechDaily.comNew findings indicate Mars’ ancient atmosphere, rich in formaldehyde, could have supported the creation of organic materials essential for life, shedding light on the planet’s potential for past habitability.Organic materials discovered on Mars may have originated from…

Posted in: Comics, Marvel Comics, Preview | Tagged: thorIn Immortal Thor #8, Thor’s family therapy takes a mythic twist, with dark secrets that would make even Oedipus cringe.Published Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:26:07 -0500 by Jude Terror | Article Summary Immortal Thor #8 hits shelves this Wednesday with more Asgardian family drama. Thor confronts his mother Gaea about her dark secrets in a twist-filled tale. New issue teases a trap set by someone who loves Thor, promising betrayal. LOLtron, the rogue…

New research reveals the atomic secrets of photosynthesis, providing insights into the complex process of chloroplast RNA polymerase transcription. This advancement holds promise for improving crop resilience and understanding plant growth mechanisms. Credit: SciTechDaily.comThe mysteries of photosynthesis have been unveiled at the atomic level, providing significant new insights into this plant super-power that transformed the Earth into a green landscape over a billion years ago.John Innes Centre researchers used an…

A Chinese national was charged with stealing trade secrets on Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) technology while secretly working for two AI companies based in China, according to an indictment unsealed Wednesday. Linwei Ding was indicted on four counts of theft of trade secrets after he allegedly transferred more than 500 unique files containing confidential information from Google to his personal account. “The Justice Department will not tolerate the theft of artificial intelligence and other…

Russian hackers have been attempting to breach Microsoft’s systems in recent weeks, using stolen information they acquired in an earlier hack, the company said Friday. The hackers, which Microsoft identified as a Russian state-sponsored group known as Midnight Blizzard, have been “using information initially exfiltrated from our corporate email systems to gain, or attempt to gain, unauthorized access” to the company’s systems. Microsoft previously revealed in January that it had “detected a nation-state…

Researchers have advanced galaxy formation simulations, revealing early disk galaxy formation and solving the “missing satellites problem,” marking a significant step towards understanding the Universe. Credit: SciTechDaily.comAstronomers can use supercomputers to simulate the formation of galaxies from the Big Bang 13.8 billion years ago to the present day. But there are a number of sources of error. An international research team, led by researchers in Lund, has spent a hundred million computer hours over eight years…

The bright spheres symbolize bound charge carriers (negative and positive) in the material. The light beam separates these charges, which are then deflected in different ways in the applied magnetic field. With the CLIMAT method, around 14 different parameters of the transport properties in semiconductors can be measured with a single measurement, for example, density, lifetime, diffusion lengths, and mobility. Credit: Laura Canil (www.canilvisuals.com)An HZB physicist has developed a new method for the comprehensive…