X-rays reveal kingfisher feather structure in unprecedented detail

Synchrotron radiation imaging revealed a porous, almost sponge-like nanostructure to create bright hues In Qing dynasty China, artisans augmented decorative pieces by incorporating iridescent kingfisher feathers—a technique known as tian-tsui. Scientists at Northwestern University’s Center for Scientific Studies in the Arts have used high-energy X-ray imaging to achieve unprecedented…

Most VMware users still “actively reducing their VMware footprint,” survey finds

Broadcom’s “strategy was never to keep every customer,” CloudBolt report says.  More than two years after Broadcom took over VMware, the virtualization company’s customers are still grappling with higher prices, uncertainty, and the challenges of reducing vendor lock-in. Today, CloudBolt Software released a report, “The Mass Exodus That Never…