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LSU researchers have made a significant discovery related to the fundamental properties and behavior of plasmonic waves, which can lead ot the development of more sensitive and robust quantum technologies. Credit: LSUQuantum researchers uncover important implications for quantum technology.In a recent publication in Nature Physics, the LSU Quantum Photonics Group offers fresh insights into the fundamental traits of surface plasmons, challenging the existing understanding. Based on experimental and theoretical…

A recent surge of solar activity has captured the attention of astronomers and space weather enthusiasts alike, as a hyperactive sunspot unleashed its third X-class solar flare within a 24-hour period. This remarkable series of events marks the most potent solar eruption in six years, raising concerns about potential impacts on Earth's space environment.The latest flare, labeled X6, emerged from sunspot AR3590, a colossal dark patch on the surface of the Sun that spans several times the size of Earth. This eruption,…

NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a solar flare – as seen in the bright flash on the lower right – on Feb. 9, 2024. The image shows a subset of extreme ultraviolet light that highlights the extremely hot material in flares, and which is colorized in teal. Credit: NASA/SDOOn February 9, 2024, at precisely 8:14 a.m. EST, the Sun unleashed a significant solar flare, an event meticulously captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). This particular flare has been classified as an X3.3,…

Satellite-based estimate of the storm’s average rainfall rates on February 4 – 6, 2024.Torrential rain fell on southern parts of the state, the product of an intense atmospheric river.An unusually strong winter storm parked over California for several days in early February 2024, dropping a tremendous amount of rain that spurred widespread flash floods and hundreds of mudslides. Much of the rain fell on southern parts of the state, the product of a potent atmospheric river that delivered water vapor to the region from the…

There is no respite from solar storms for Earth. The Sun emitted a powerful X-class solar flare on February 9, reaching its peak at 8:10 a.m. (1310 GMT), resulting in shortwave radio blackouts across regions of South America, Africa, and the Southern Atlantic. Originating from sunspot AR3576, which had previously exhibited an M-class flare and plasma eruption on February 5, this recent solar flare marked a significant event in solar activity. Fortunately, by February 8, the sunspot had moved away as the sun and Earth…

Graphic representation of a microstructured sample (red) for electrical measurements on unconventional superconductors. Gold and platinum are used for contacting. Electrons (green spheres) couple in pairs via vibrational or magnetic fluctuations. Credit: B. Schröder/ HZDRUTe2, an unconventional superconductor studied by international researchers, exhibits unique superconductivity under high magnetic fields, offering new technological potential.At low enough temperatures, certain metals lose their electrical resistance and…

Yep, you heard that right. Godzilla has been unleashed on the world of Minecraft. Mojang and Microsoft released the Godzilla-themed DLC by Japanese studio Team-KYO on the Minecraft Marketplace today. According to the Minecraft blog, players will start in movie theater screening rooms before picking one of four adventures from the iconic Godzilla films. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds157cWioRk Godzilla! Look, know Minecraft gets a ton of DLC. And honestly, I’m usually not too interested in it. But come on, it’s…

The video captures the artist battling the devil in a basketball game and sailing in an ark through a global flood Lil Nas X has returned after two years in between albums — surely the musical equivalent of 40 days in the desert — with his new song, “J. Christ.” The single released alongside a provocative video, marking the artist’s solo directorial debut. The visual opens with a flock of people marching up the stairway to heaven, including a bunch of berated celebrity lookalikes with a bare…

Echo has landed on Disney Plus, finally delivering the inaugural entry in the MCU’s new Marvel Spotlight banner for standalone projects — despite the fact it’s a sequel to Hawkeye and a prelude to Daredevil: Born Again. And, if you think about it, Echo is also a surprise successor to a certain Star Wars we’re all trying to forget existed (and maybe some have succeeded). Meanwhile, speaking of wild crossovers, the latest teases for Deadpool 3 promise everything we could ask for from Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine.…

Vietnamese EV automaker VinFast set the tone at the Las Vegas Convention Center this morning, detailing the first product announcement of day one in the West Hall. In addition to officially launching its line of Drgn Fly E-Bikes, VinFast shared plans to sell its ultra-compact VF 3 globally, and pulled the sheet off a pickup truck concept called the VF Wild. VinFast has come a long way since it presented its lineup of Vietnamese-built EVs in front of the crowd at CES 2023 last year, with plenty of…