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New forms of photons open doors to advanced optical technologies

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Multiple photonic orbitals emerge within a photonic crystal superlattice. Credit: Physical assessment B (2024). DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevB.109.235141 Researchers from the University of Twente in the Netherlands have gained important insights into photons, the elementary particles that make up light. They ‘behave’ in an astonishingly greater variety than electrons that surround atoms, while also being much easier … Read more

I drove a luxury small SUV with a host of advanced features that got 70mpg

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The Toyota Yaris Cross range has been facelifted for 2024 and expanded with the luxurious Premiere (Image: Jack Mortimer) What we like Unusual, modern styling Powerful yet economical hybrid powertrain Impressive build quality What we don’t do Limited space for rear passengers Lane assist function a bit too cautious Premiere model pricey compared to competitors … Read more

NASA prepares to launch GOES-U weather satellite with advanced solar monitoring capabilities

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Nasa Prepares To Launch Goes-U Weather Satellite With Advanced Solar Monitoring Capabilities

NASA is about to launch the GOES-U satellite, the latest addition to the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) series, which will improve weather monitoring for Earth and space. This mission, scheduled for June 25, 2024, aims to provide crucial data for weather forecasting and monitoring of solar activity. The significance of NASA’s GOES-U launch The … Read more

Audio-Technica unveils its most advanced vinyl cartridge ever

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The new AT-ART1000X is Audio-Technica’s most advanced cartridge for vinyl record playback. Audio Technica If you had said twenty years ago that vinyl would make a comeback and rival the Lazarus revival, I wouldn’t have believed you. Today, vinyl is extremely popular, despite the high media costs and the need to invest in a turntable. … Read more

Advanced underwater robots discover deep-sea squids hatching giant eggs

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This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! During a 2015 expedition to the Gulf of California, MBARI researchers encountered a squid that was hatching exceptionally large eggs. New research suggests that this may represent a previously unknown species in the family Gonatidae. Credit: MBARI × close to … Read more

Selaco early access review: GZDoom wizardry brings advanced FPSing reminiscent of FEAR

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Do you like FEAR? Do you like DOOM? Yeah, I bet you like FPS where you outsmart soldiers in offices with a nail gun and shout out demons like you’re plowing a Hummer through a line of pheasants in an alternate universe Evil Somerset. No, it doesn’t have an all-caps title, but Selaco’s early access release more than earns its place as a must-play for those who want some refinement with their ultra-violence.

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Yes, you can get 12 months of Gemini Advanced with older Chromebook Plus models

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Since last week I’ve been having trouble with a specific part of Google’s new announcements around Chromebook Plus and ChromeOS: offering Google One AI Premium (including Gemini Advanced) for free to users who purchase a new Chromebook Plus model. With a presentation that drove home the idea that AI shouldn’t be behind an expensive paywall, … Read more