The thermal hall effect (THE) is a mysterious physical phenomenon that arises when a material is subjected to a thermal current and a perpendicular magnetic field, leading to tiny transverse temperature differences. Despite being observed in various insulators, the underlying physics of this effect remains poorly understood. Researchers at Université de Sherbrooke in Canada have
The recent news of Toys For Bob breaking away from both Activision Blizzard and Microsoft to become an independent studio is a bold move in the ever-changing landscape of the video game industry. While this move may be seen as a positive step towards reclaiming their creative freedom, it also raises questions about the impact
Facebook News, once hailed as a platform to support journalism and strengthen democracy, is now facing its demise. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced the deprecation of Facebook News in the US and Australia by April 2024. This decision marks a significant shift in priorities for Meta, as it moves away from news
Solar energy has been widely recognized as a sustainable and environmentally friendly source of power. With the increasing demand for renewable energy sources, researchers are constantly looking for ways to improve the efficiency of solar panels. One promising avenue of research is the development of high-efficiency perovskite solar cells. These cells have shown great potential
In a significant move last year, Stack Overflow made headlines by announcing its decision to charge AI giants for access to content used to train chatbots. This decision was met with curiosity and skepticism within the industry. However, the recent development of signing up Google as its first customer marks the beginning of a new
In the world of social media marketing, staying ahead of the latest trends is crucial to maintaining relevance and engaging your audience effectively. TikTok, one of the fastest-growing platforms in the world, has recently launched a new initiative called the “Trends Digest” series. This monthly publication aims to provide users with insights into the latest
The rise of the green lifestyle has been a significant trend in recent years, with more and more consumers prioritizing environmentally friendly products. According to the 2023 China Consumption Trend Report, a staggering 73.8% of customers now actively seek out products that are eco-friendly. The Role of Eco-Labels in Green Products In response to this
Generative AI has become a hot topic in recent years, with its ability to create realistic images, audio, and even video. However, with great power comes great responsibility, as these technologies can also be used to spread misinformation and lies, especially during important events like presidential elections. In a recent podcast episode of Decoder, the
Greedfall 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to the original colonial fantasy RPG, Greedfall. Announced in May 2022, the game now has a release window and will be available on Steam early access later this summer. The new cinematic trailer from Nacon Connect’s stream has provided fans with a glimpse of what to expect from this
For many years, the scientific community believed that amorphous solids lacked the ability to selectively absorb light due to their disordered atomic structure. However, a recent study conducted at the University of Ottawa has challenged this long-standing theory. Researchers at uOttawa have discovered that amorphous solids exhibit dichroism, meaning they can selectively absorb light of