Monthly Archives: August 2020

Black silicon photodetector breaks the limit of 100% efficiency

UV light triggers electron multiplication in nanostructures. Credit: Wisa Förbom Researchers from Aalto University have developed a black photodetector for silicon that has reached above 130% efficiency. Thus, for the first time, a photovoltaic device has exceeded the limit of 100%, which was previously considered as the theoretical maximum for …

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Daily Love Horoscope, August 14, 2020

Venus in awe of the sun brings excitement to love on Friday! Your daily love horoscope is here for all constellations on Friday, August 14, 2020. The Sun will spend Friday in Leo, but not much longer, and the intensity of this astrology season will affect your love horoscope. There …

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Just Eat to stop working gig economy

Copyright Getty Images The boss of one of the largest food delivery platforms in the world has told the BBC that he intends to end performances at his company across Europe. Jitse Groen, who runs Just Eat Takeaway, says he would rather run his business with staff who receive benefits …

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Oregon state police end protest duty, leaving Portland

Oregon State Police are leaving Portland after spending two weeks in the state’s largest city to help protect a federal courthouse that has been the target of ongoing protests. Law enforcement officials are “constantly reconsidering our resources and the needs of our partner agencies and at the moment we are …

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