Everyone loves a full-wave bridge rectifier, but there’s no denying that they aren’t 100% efficient due to the diode voltage drop. Which isn’t to say that with some effort we cannot create an ideal ...

Over on YouTube [Lockdown Electronics] reviews an old bit of kit known as the Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR). Invented in the 1950s the SCR is a type of thyristor and they were popular back in the ...

As it seeks to end birthright citizenship, the Trump administration is arguing that immigrants bring problems that extend for generations. The data shows otherwise. By Hamed Aleaziz Reporting from ...

D-Wave is taking a dual approach to quantum computing led by its annealing technology. IonQ is using a trapped-ion gate-based system. Both stocks remain speculative at this point. While most quantum ...

Mwale, L. and Nhlapo, B. (2026) High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Technology and DC Grids a Comprehensive ...

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The final trading weeks of 2025 are witnessing a classic “Santa Rally” with a futuristic twist. Institutional desks have thinned out for the holiday season—the proverbial “smart money” taking a ...

Protests against the ruling regime began in Tehran on Dec. 28. At least 36 protestors have been killed in Iran and over 2,000 others have been detained by regime forces as widespread demonstrations ...

The Bx6 bus that barreled through the Bronx, terrorizing passengers as it slammed into multiple cars along a five-block stretch of Longwood Monday, had a history of brake problems, a Daily News ...

Rock salt, or sodium chloride, is widely used to prevent ice and reduce winter driving accidents, but scientists warn that its excessive application is causing environmental damage and contaminating ...

A new report compiled by the University of Colorado's Colorado River Research Group warns that threats to the river's water supply are now so severe that they pose a significant risk to the water ...

The current College Football Playoff format creates excessive travel demands for teams and their fans. Coaches suggest moving the playoff schedule to December and holding more games on campus sites.