David's Woodturning on MSN

Watch me transform wood with laser precision!

In this video, I test the OMTech Pronto 40 (80W) laser machine by creating a unique Flat Earth-inspired wall piece. The ...
IEEE

Mode-Locking and Q-Switching in Holmium Doped Fiber Laser Using Topological Insulator (Sb₂Te₃) as Saturable Absorber

Abstract: This work demonstrates mode-locking and Q-switching in a holmium-doped fiber laser (HDFL) using topological insulator (TI) antimony telluride (Sb2Te3) as the saturable absorber (SA). The TI ...
Slate

A.I. Tools All Use the Same Sparkly Icon. That’s a Surprisingly Big Problem.

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Lately, I’ve been returning to a ...
Slate

I Use the Bathroom. My Boyfriend Approaches. I Silently Scream. The Cycle Continues.

How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Stoya and Rich here. It’s anonymous! This is one of those things I only discovered once I moved in with my boyfriend a couple of ...
Interesting Engineering

New laser could beam power mid-air to US aircraft at 5,000 feet for infinite range

From daily news and career tips to monthly insights on AI, sustainability, software, and more—pick what matters and get it in your inbox. Explore The Most Powerful Tech Event in the World with ...
IEEE

A Global-Scale DEM Elevation Correction Model Using ICESat-2 Laser Altimetry Data

Abstract: Spaceborne laser altimetry technology assists global digital elevation models (GDEMs) to improve the accuracy of elevation data due to its highly accurate range and wide coverage. Compared ...
Shephard Media

NATO tests use of “undetectable, jam-proof” laser communication in maritime scenarios

As part of its effort to better prepare its capabilities for operations in contested and congested scenarios, NATO evaluated a Lithuanian ship-to-ship terminal designed to not be susceptible to enemy ...