The study published in Nature Communications by physicists from Singapore and the UK introduces an optical analog of the Kármán vortex street (KVS). This optical KVS pulse demonstrates intriguing parallels between fluid transport and the energy flow of structured light. The lead author of the study, Yijie Shen from Nanyang Technological University, highlights the unique
Recently, Yahoo has taken a significant step in revamping its news aggregation app by incorporating the architecture behind Artifact. This move has not only saved Artifact from total demise but has also brought about exciting new features to the Yahoo News app. Let’s delve into the details of this transformation and what it means for
Over the past ten years, the gaming industry has been flooded with early access survival games that have captivated players around the world. From chopping trees and crafting campfires in Rust to scavenging for beans and bleach in DayZ, players have been immersed in virtual worlds filled with danger and excitement. These games have evolved
The concept of the singularity, as described by Ray Kurzweil in his book “The Singularity Is Near,” revolves around the idea of humans reaching a point where they can not only match the abilities of other individuals but also go beyond and create something entirely new. This could range from finding a cure for complex
The recent lawsuit filed by workers against SpaceX founder Elon Musk has shed light on the alleged sexist culture prevailing within the company. The workers claim that Musk fostered a “Dark Ages” environment at SpaceX, treating women as sexual objects and creating a hostile work environment. According to the civil complaint filed in a California
The internal all-hands meeting led by X CEO Linda Yaccarino was a moment of concern for many employees. Sources within the company revealed that the promotions process had been delayed without explanation, and the sales team was not expected to meet its revenue targets for the quarter. This news comes amidst ongoing struggles for the
Instagram is constantly evolving and adapting to the changing needs of its users. The latest update for Threads is a testament to this, as it introduces a new way to share still image posts from Instagram within the app. Instead of a simple link with a small thumbnail, users will now see full-size images in
The announcement of higher tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers by the European Union led to a surge in the stock prices of these companies. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index rose by 1.23% at the opening, largely driven by the gains in EV stocks. For instance, EV company BYD, which was the top gainer
In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Optica, a team of researchers at HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus has introduced a new method to unblur microscopy images, inspired by techniques used in astronomy. This innovative approach promises to provide biologists with faster and more cost-effective solutions for obtaining clearer and sharper images of biological samples.
As a child, I vividly remember spending hours on the computer playing with a virtual Felix, reminiscent of the cat from those beloved cat food commercials. The virtual Felix would roam around the desktop of my Windows XP, chasing after balls of string and taking naps on the taskbar. It was a simple yet mesmerizing