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Hammer technique for atomic vibrations in a crystal.

Fig. 1. Unit cell (a cube having an edge length of 0.56 nm [one millionth of 0.56 mm]) of gallium arsenide with gallium (black) and arsenic atoms (red) connected by covalent bonds (blue). A gallium arsenide crystal consists of many billions of such unit cells. Credit: MBI The vibrations of …

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The latest on the exclusion situation of COVID-19

Some clarity has emerged about the NFLPA’s goals in negotiating opt-out provisions for its workforce. The union is seeking a deal like the one established by Major League Baseball, with Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reporting that the NFLPA is targeting players who are most at risk of developing COVID-19 complications …

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IPhone 12 leak reveals new USB-C to Lightning cable

A lot of attention has been paid to what you’re not getting when you buy an iPhone 12 this fall: Apple reportedly won’t include a wired charger and headphones with this year’s phones. But what about the accessories you’ll find the first time you open that iPhone 12 case? It …

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