IMAGE: Skyrmion lattice formation. view more Credit: FEFU press office Scientists of Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) with international collaborators propose direct magnetic writing of skyrmions, i.e. magnetic quasiparticles, and skyrmion lattices, within which it is possible to encode, transmit, process information, and produce topological patterns with a resolution of less than 100 nanometers. This brings
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IMAGE: An image of the in-droplet cell separation microfluidic chip, showing the microfluidic channels and electrodes. Enlarged view shows a host cell and pathogenic bacteria cells being separated to top and… view more Credit: Dr. Arum Han/Texas A&M University College of Engineering To develop effective therapeutics against pathogens, scientists need to first uncover how they attack
IMAGE: Reconstructed vortex rings inside a magnetic micropillar. view more Credit: Credit: Claire Donnelly Magnets often harbour hidden beauty. Take a simple fridge magnet: Somewhat counterintuitively, it is ‘sticky’ on one side but not the other. The secret lies in the way the magnetisation is arranged in a well-defined pattern within the material. More intricate magnetization
Last Friday was Bruce Lee’s 80th birthday. Check out these ten amazing facts about the martial arts and movie legend. “Bruce Lee is one of pop culture’s most multifaceted icons. Legions of fans admire him for his movies, his martial arts prowess, his incomprehensible physical fitness, his championing of Chinese culture, and even his philosophies on
The PlayStation 5 is essentially sold out everywhere, though sporadic restocks are expected at retailers between now and Christmas. If you’re lucky enough to snag one, you’re going to make the gamer in your life very happy this holiday season. If you have managed to track a PS5 down, there are plenty of accessories and
This Big Mouth season 4 review is based on all 10 episodes and contains no spoilers. Part of the appeal of animated series is that characters can remain the same age and exist in a place of stasis that’s impossible in live-action. Netflix’s Big Mouth, however, is one of the few animated series that allows
IMAGE: Atomic-scale image of two interacting donors in silicon view more Credit: CQC2T Researchers from the Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology (CQC2T) working with Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) have located the ‘sweet spot’ for positioning qubits in silicon to scale up atom-based quantum processors. Creating quantum bits, or qubits, by precisely placing
IMAGE: Kevin Yager at Brookhaven Lab’s Center for Functional Nanomaterials, where he leads the Electronic Nanomaterials Group. Yager is part of the fourth cohort of the Oppenheimer Science and Energy Leadership… view more Credit: Brookhaven National Laboratory UPTON, NY–Kevin Yager–leader of the Electronic Nanomaterials Group at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN), a U.S. Department of
Holography is best known for its ability to produce 3D images (holograms) by recording an interference pattern of light scattered by an object with some reference wave. This simple optical experiment records the amplitude as well as the normally invisible phase of the underlying electric field. Once known, this information can be used to simultaneously
IMAGE: Tracking of Live-cell SERS individual particles. The tracks of each of the particles are color coded to show the respective z-positions within the volume. view more Credit: ICFO/URV Raman spectroscopy is widely used in analytical sciences to identify molecules via their structural fingerprint. In the biological context the Raman response provides a valuable label-free specific
IMAGE: Detecting pathogens without taking samples: this could be possible in the future with carbon nanotubes developed by a team led by Professor Sebastian Kruß (right) and Robert Nißler…. view more Credit: Alexander Spreinat Researchers from Bochum, Göttingen, Duisburg and Cologne have developed a new method for detecting bacteria and infections. They use fluorescent nanosensors to
Right before the credits roll on the last episode of Community’s sixth and final season run, the hashtag “#andamovie” is displayed on a blank screen. This is an acknowledgement from creator/showrunner Dan Harmon and the series’ writers that the beloved sitcom has almost fulfilled a long-running request from its passionate fanbase. For “six seasons and
In the immortal words of Charlie Brown and friends: “Christmas time is heeereee!” Well, in the streaming world Christmas time is just about always here. Christmas lives forever on the servers of companies like Netflix, Amazon, and Disney. Now WarnerMedia has entered into the streaming Christmas fray with its service HBO Max. HBO Max is
As a most unusual holiday season begins, it’s going to be harder for streaming services to demand our attention. With its new releases for December 2020, Amazon Prime is trying its best anyway. This is actually an uncommonly jam-packed and intriguing roster of content for Bezos’s outfit. The list this month is highlighted by the
Get ready for the most epic Spider-Man game to date with this extensive preview of “Shattered Dimensions,” complete with your first look at some new villains and gameplay! http://marvel.com/news/all.13798
Presented by: Outlander fans want an immersive experience in the world of the show. However, in the midst of both Droughtlander and a global pandemic, fans of the time-traveling historical romance have fewer options than ever to engage with this rich world. Some fans are satisfied with collecting clothing items or themed gifts, but Cryptozoic’s
Presented by: There are a number of reasons as to why Hasbro is such a powerhouse in the world of toys, but ultimately the main factor behind why their products are so beloved is simple—they are fun. Since its original formation in 1923, the Rhode Island-based company has dedicated itself to releasing toys that are
Series 13 may still be some way off (filming recommenced on eight new episodes earlier in November after an enforced Covid-19 break), but there’s not long to wait until Doctor Who is back on our screens. As teased at the very end of the series 12 finale, “The Timeless Children,” festive special “Revolution of the Daleks” is
Sleighbells ringing, chestnuts open on a roasted fire, you on your couch in front of a television as it moves onto to its 11th consecutive hour of Christmas programming. We all know the various traditions of the season. Where once you were beholden to watching A Christmas Story four times in a row on TV
This Star Wars: The Mandalorian article contains spoilers. “The Jedi” is an action-packed episode of The Mandalorian that takes many of its cues from classic samurai and Western movies, two of the genres that heavily inspired George Lucas’ vision for the first Star Wars. Here, we see as two brave warriors take down a cruel
Presented by: When it comes to contemporary collectibles, Funko is unbeatable. Formed in 1998, the company has grown to dominate the industry thanks to their uniquely sculpted POP! vinyl figures and an uncanny ability to scoop up every license imaginable. As such, Funko has released countless items in their history, and they show no sign
This POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS review contains spoilers. It’s crunch time for Power Rangers Beast Morphers and, as I wrote about last week, when the major plot beats go down? Beast Morphers shows up with the energy it needed! Ad – content continues below From the start the episode is filled with tension. We know something is
Hosts Taylor Gates and Alexus Mozell discuss season 1 episode 5 of Legacies: “Malivore.” Alaric encounters a dryad, Hope and Landon deepen their connection, and an honor council causes drama between Lizzie and Josie. Mystic Falls is popping up again as the new generation makes it’s appearance! Join the LEGACIES AFTERBUZZ TV AFTER SHOW every
The Mandalorian brings a fan-favorite Jedi from Star Wars animation to live action in “The Jedi,” which takes us to the wasteland planet of Corvus, where an Imperial warlord rules with an iron fist. Along the way, we learn more about Baby Yoda’s origin as well as where the show might be headed. We also
This Warrior review contains spoilers. Warrior Season 2 Episode 9 Enter the Dragon was Bruce Lee’s most significant film and is regarded as one of the greatest martial arts films of all time. It was the first major Hollywood and Hong Kong co-production, and it also became one of the most profitable films of all time. Tragically,
This article contains Warrior spoilers. In “Enter the Dragon,” the ninth episode of Season 2, Warrior rips a page out from history with its depiction of San Francisco Riot of 1877. On July 23, two nights of racial violence tore through Chinatown, killing four and destroying over $100,000 worth of Chinese-owned property. In Warrior there’s
From DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment comes an all new animated movie set within the same universe and continuity as the bestselling Batman: Arkham Asylum videogames. Look for Batman: Assault on Arkham on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital HD in Summer, 2014.
On tonight’s first official aftershow for Hulu’s Castle Rock, hosts Veronica Valencia, Xia Anderson, and April Dawn discuss Henry Deaver’s return to Castle Rock, the mysterious Shawshank prisoner, and what does living in Castle Rock do to it’s residents. In addition, we explore the many characters introduced and talk about the easter eggs from Stephen
With the Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft has entered the next generation of console gaming. As we said in our review, the Series X is the most powerful Microsoft console to date, with plenty of quality of life improvements that longtime Xbox fans will love. And thanks to a formidable lineup of next-gen
This Star Wars article contains spoilers. Just hours after Ahsoka Tano had returned to the small screen in the final season of The Clone Wars, Variety confirmed one of the biggest Star Wars rumors circulating the internet: that Rosario Dawson would play Ahsoka in the live-action series The Mandalorian, bringing the Jedi out of the
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