“Unfortunately, this transformative initiative has had unintended consequences affecting our overall service levels,” DeJoy wrote in a memo sent and received by CNN this week. “Recent changes, however, are not the only contributing factors. Over the years, we have grown undisciplined in our email and packet processing schedules, resulting in …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »GAO finds that Chad Wolf, Ken Cuccinelli are not appointed to serve in their top DHS roles
GAO has referred the matter to the Homeland Security Department Inspector General for further assessment and potential action. The bureau also urged the inspector general to consider the consequences of actions taken by improperly appointed officials. A spokesman for DHS said the department plans to issue a formal response shortly. …
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