Photonic alloys, a combination of two or more photonic crystals, have long been considered promising materials for controlling the propagation of electromagnetic waves, particularly as waveguides. However, a significant drawback of these materials has been their tendency to reflect light back in the direction of its origin, known as light backscattering. This limitation has hindered
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Ethylene (C2H4) is a compound with diverse applications, from packaging to agriculture. The conventional methods used for ethylene production, such as fossil-powered steam cracking of ethane, are energy-intensive and environmentally harmful. However, a recent study by researchers at Soochow University and University of Toronto introduced a new approach to produce ethylene sustainably. The researchers utilized
Snapchat’s latest development in its Lens creation tools is revolutionizing the way augmented reality (A.R.) experiences are generated. The introduction of new generative A.I. elements opens up a world of possibilities for creators, making A.R. creation more accessible and engaging than ever before. With a new generative A.I. Lens tool that transports users into any
The research team at the University of Tsukuba made a groundbreaking discovery regarding electron spins in magnetic materials. They found that fluctuations in these spins can trigger a large anomalous Hall effect during a phase transition known as the devil’s staircase magnetic transition. This finding is crucial for the progression of magneto-thermoelectric conversion, a technology
TROTEOTGRPGOAT, a mysterious acronym for The Remake Of The End Of The Greatest RPG Of All Time, is a captivating game that sparks curiosity even with its enigmatic description. While most games would not survive with such a vague introduction, the sheer potential hidden behind this title is enough to capture the imagination. The visual
Receiving an unexpected email inviting me to participate in a revolutionary AI project called Rebind left me feeling skeptical and suspicious. The sender, Clancy Martin, a writer and philosophy professor I had never met before, raised red flags in my mind. His reputation as a former jewelry hustler and love life deceiver added to my
Meta has recently launched the Threads API, fulfilling a promise made to developers by the end of June. This free API opens up a world of possibilities for developers to create unique integrations into Threads, Meta’s competitor to the platform formerly known as Twitter. According to Jesse Chen, the director of engineering at Threads, developers
When Bae Jin-soo decided to leave his stable job at a prominent South Korean corporation to pursue his passion for storytelling through webtoons, he faced backlash from his family. In a surprising turn of events, Bae has now become a prominent figure in South Korea’s booming webtoon industry. Despite the initial skepticism, Bae taught himself
The European Union’s competition chief, Margrethe Vestager, recently highlighted a number of “very serious” issues with Apple under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The investigation, which also includes Alphabet and Meta, started earlier this year and raised concerns about Apple potentially blocking businesses from informing users about cheaper product options or subscriptions outside of
Recent findings from the latest Reuters Institute Digital News Report reveal a surprising trend in social media news consumption. Despite efforts by platforms like X to position themselves as trustworthy news sources, users are actually turning away from these traditional platforms. The report, which surveyed over 94,000 individuals from 47 countries, paints a comprehensive picture