“Oreology” investigates mystery of why Oreo creme filling usually sticks to one side
MIT team also designed 3D-printed DIY rheometer for at-home or classroom experiments. If you have to test the mechanics of an Oreo, what better fixture is there than an oreometer? Everyone has their preferred method for snacking on tasty.....»»
This Vision Pro emulator brings Nintendo’s Virtual Boy back to life
Emulator apps have started filling the App Store this year. There’s no shortage of options for playing classic games on your iOS devices. However, the new VirtualFriend app has earned a special place in my heart. It’s a Vision Pro emulator that b.....»»
iOS 17.6.1 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know
Apple’s new iOS 17.6.1 update is causing problems for some iPhone users. Some iPhone users are noticing performance improvements after moving their device up from iOS 17.6, and older versions of iOS, to iOS 17.6.1. On the flip side, some iPhone.....»»
The ChatGPT app for Mac just got this helpful new feature
Using Option + Space, the ChatGPT app for Mac can now open up side by side with other apps......»»
Why is this unusual mystery one of Netflix’s most popular shows right now?
This six-episode murder mystery starring a cast of largely unknown actors is Netflix's most popular show right now. Is it worth streaming?.....»»
Watch NASA astronauts use VR to explore the first lunar space station
NASA astronauts have been having fun trying out VR goggles that take them aboard the lunar space station, though there's also a serious side to the activity......»»
Science is Solving Iceland"s Dangerous Volcanic Mystery
We take you down below Iceland's erupting surface with the researchers who are trying to understand what's going to happen next......»»
Big day for clean up across Cleveland’s west side
Big day for clean up across Cleveland’s west side.....»»
Chang"e 6 brought rocks from the far side of the moon back to Earth—what this sample could hold
China achieved a historic feat by bringing back the first-ever sample from the lunar far side in June 2024. It's moon lander, Chang'e 6, used a robotic scoop and drill to collect approximately 5 pounds (2 kilograms) of rocks and soil. These samples c.....»»
Teosinte Pollen Drive: Scientists may have discovered corn"s "missing link"
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has begun to unravel a mystery millennia in the making. Our story begins 9,000 years ago. It was then that maize was first domesticated in the Mexican lowlands. Some 5,000 years later, the crop crossed with a spec.....»»
Unraveling the mystery of Texas" cryptic freshwater blobs—expert discusses bryozoans
Despite what you may initially think, the gelatinous blobs occasionally found clinging to structures in ponds or reservoirs are not the nefarious, otherworldly creatures seen in classic science fiction or horror films......»»
Scientists equip Australian sea lions with cameras to explore previously unmapped ocean habitats
What lies deep beneath ocean surfaces is often a mystery. In Australia, many underwater habitats have not been mapped, and researchers know little about them. Now, scientists are working to change that by employing sea lions as videographers......»»
An overlooked side-effect of the housing crisis may be putting Californians at increased risk from climate disasters
In a new article appearing in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, UC Santa Cruz researchers have laid out the foundation for their highly-anticipated upcoming study of how lack of affordable housing in urban areas of Californ.....»»
Researchers demonstrate mechanism that may have stabilized the first RNA molecules
The origins of life remain a major mystery. How were complex molecules able to form and remain intact for prolonged periods without disintegrating? A team at ORIGINS, a Munich-based Cluster of Excellence, has demonstrated a mechanism that could have.....»»
AMD RDNA 4 rumors: everything we know so far about the RX 8000 series
AMD's next-gen RDNA 4 graphics cards are coming soon, but they're still shrouded in mystery. Here's everything we know about RDNA 4......»»
"Squishy" lasers could reveal how tumors and babies grow
New "squishy" lasers could help solve the mystery of the biological forces that control the development of embryos and cancerous tumors......»»
Predicting solar storms before they leave the sun
When giant solar storms hit Earth, they trigger beautiful auroral displays high in Earth's atmosphere. There's a dark side to this solar activity, though. The "space weather" it sets off also threatens our technology. The potential for damage is why.....»»
Novel nanosensing technique for quality control of viral vectors in gene therapy
Viral vectors hold much potential for gene editing and gene therapy, but there is a pressing need to develop quality control methods to minimize potential side effects on patients. Addressing this, researchers from Japan developed a nanosensing-based.....»»
Texans vs Bears live stream: Watch the NFL Hall of Fame Game for free
Real, live football is back tonight, as the Houston Texans and Chicago Bears meet in the 2024 NFL Hall of Fame Game. You’re unlikely to see many starters on either side of the field — that includes No. 1 pick Caleb Williams, who won’.....»»
Here’s how you can (and can’t) use Apple digital IDs in the real world
9to5Mac is supported by Incogni: Do you want to stop those irritating robocalls and spam from filling up your inbox? Ensure your online privacy with Incogni. Learn why and how here. Support is live in select states for Apple Wallet to securely.....»»
How Kepler’s 400-year-old sunspot sketches helped solve a modern mystery
A sharp decline in sunspot activity in the 17th century has long puzzled astronomers. Enlarge / A naked-eye sunspot group on May 11, 2024. There are typically 40,000 to 50,000 sunspots observed in ~11-year solar cycles. (credit:.....»»