Search results for Moore's law

Space Exploration Mar 2, 2024

Where will you be for the April 8 total solar eclipse? There's still time to grab a spot

Where will you be watching the April 8 total solar eclipse? There are just a few weeks left to pick your spot to see the skies darken along a strip of North America, whether by land, sea or air.

Condensed Matter Feb 16, 2024

Researchers develop new integration technique for efficient coupling of III-V and silicon

Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a new integration technique for efficient integration of III-V compound semiconductor devices and silicon, paving the way for photonic ...

Environment Feb 16, 2024

Forest Service warns of budget cuts ahead of a risky wildfire season—what does that mean for safety?

A wet winter and spring followed by a hot, dry summer can be a dangerous combination in the Western U.S. The rain fuels bountiful vegetation growth, and when summer heat dries out that vegetation, it can leave grasses and ...

Nanophysics Jan 19, 2024

Black phosphorus propels spintronics with exceptional anisotropic spin transport

With modern electronic devices approaching the limits of Moore's law and the ongoing challenge of power dissipation in integrated circuit design, there is a need to explore alternative technologies beyond traditional electronics. ...

Optics & Photonics Jan 15, 2024

Developing a flat soliton microcomb source

Optical chip-related technology is the inevitable path to retain the validity of Moore's Law, which has become the consensus of academia and industry; it can effectively solve the speed and power consumption problems of electronic ...

Plants & Animals Jan 9, 2024

Resilience in the depths: Silky shark regenerates wounded dorsal fin

A skin resembling armor, rapid healing abilities, continuous tooth renewal and the capability for limb regeneration—this might sound like the description of a creature from a superhero film. Surprisingly, these are standard ...

Plants & Animals Dec 20, 2023

Grouse shooting in Scotland has an alarming death toll—and not just for game birds

The Scottish moors are considered areas of outstanding beauty, and often assumed to be "wild" and "untamed." However, these landscapes are the result of management techniques that are now under scrutiny by the Scottish government.

Plants & Animals Nov 24, 2023

Mining industry competing with salmon for rivers created by disappearing glaciers

A study led by Simon Fraser University researchers finds that mining companies are staking claims on future salmon habitats as glaciers retreat.

Ecology Nov 12, 2023

EU parliamentarians agree on law to restore natural environments

The European Parliament on Thursday agreed on a controversial law to restore degraded environments to their natural state.

Ecology Oct 23, 2023

Decline of rare right whale appears to be slowing, but scientists say big threats remain

The decline of one of the rarest whales in the world appears to be slowing, but scientists warn the giant mammals still face existential threats from warming oceans, ship collisions and entanglement in fishing gear.

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