"The Rock" diamond dazzles in Geneva
The biggest white diamond ever to be sold at auction, dubbed "The Rock," will go under the hammer in Geneva on Wednesday and could fetch up to $30 million—or more......»»
Astronomers prepare for the next 1,000 years of hazardous asteroid impacts
It is as inevitable as the rising of the sun and the turning of the tides. Someday another large rock from space will crash into the Earth. It has happened for billions of years in the past and will continue to happen for billions of years into the f.....»»
New tool could help track deadly path of searingly hot rock and gas flows during eruptions
New Zealand research could help track the path of searingly hot rock and gas flows that are the world's most deadly volcanic hazard......»»
Sony’s $1,400 phone has a “functional tactile design,” hits the US in July
The glass has a diamond-plate texture, and there's raised ribbing along the edges. The Sony Xperia 1 V. [credit: Sony.....»»
Historic Apple check signed by Steve Jobs fetches giant diamond prices
A rare and pristine Apple Computer Company check signed by Steve Jobs in 1976 fetched enough money to buy the owner a giant, six-carat diamond.A check signed by Steve JobsDated July 8, 1976, the check made out to Crampton, Remke & Miller, Inc. for $1.....»»
Possible meteorite crashes into New Jersey home, no injuries
A metallic object believed to be a meteorite punched a hole in the roof of a central New Jersey home this week, smashing into a hardwood floor and bouncing around a bedroom. The family who owns the home discovered the black, potato-sized rock in a co.....»»
The impact of thermal drawdown-induced alterations in rock thermal properties on heat recovery
Geothermal energy, found in subsurface hot dry rocks, is a viable option instead of fossil fuels. Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) enable us to use the plentiful amounts of energy in the hot rocks. The optimization and risk management of this proces.....»»
Supercomputers have revealed the giant "pillars of heat" funneling diamonds upward from deep within Earth
Most diamonds are formed deep inside Earth and brought close to the surface in small yet powerful volcanic eruptions of a kind of rock called "kimberlite.".....»»
Sony’s latest party speaker brings a light show to your next karaoke session
The Sony SRS-XV800 can power a party for 24 hours while it dazzles revelers with a built-in light show......»»
Apple impresses analysts with "Rock of Gibraltar-like" resilience that should inspire confidence
Even though Apple posted earnings weaker than the year-ago quarter, the company surpassed what Wall Street expected it to deliver. As a result, analysts are optimistic about the company's resilience.Analysts are optimistic about Apple's performanceAp.....»»
Rocket Report: China selling reusable engines; can SpaceX still raise money?
"We all know that China and Russia and others have been doing lots of flights." Enlarge / A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches the Viasat-3 mission on April 30, 2023. (credit: SpaceX) Welcome to Edition 5.36 of the Rock.....»»
Will Yellowstone"s geology produce rock music?
A scientist will attempt to turn seismic activity—recorded in real time at Yellowstone National Park—into music during an ambitious live performance on Tuesday, May 9......»»
Scientists detect gases from fractured rock
Geoscientists have detected specific gases being released from fractured rocks in real time after a series of small chemical explosions set underground......»»
Frenchman Mountain Dolostone: 500 million-year-old Grand Canyon rock layer finally gets a name
The Grand Canyon is visited by millions of admirers each year. So, naturally, you'd think that all of its rock layers had been studied and named. But you'd be wrong......»»
Pressure required to launch a rock from Mars into space much lower than thought, discovers study
In August 1865, a 10-pound rock fell from space to Earth, landing with a bang in the remote village of Sherghati, India. After being recovered by witnesses to the event, the stone passed into the possession of a local British magistrate who endeavore.....»»
Study shows having a criminal record does not mean a person is intrinsically immoral
Assuming that people with a criminal record are inherently more inclined to break the rules is wrong, according to a paper published in the Journal of Experimental Criminology by Joachim Vosgerau (Bocconi) and Sarah Kuehn (Slippery Rock University of.....»»
Elon Musk provides detailed review of Starship’s first launch—and what’s next
"Weirdly, we did not see evidence of the rock tornado actually damaging engines." Enlarge / Super Heavy ascends on a pillar of flame in April 2023. (credit: SpaceX) In a wide-ranging talk on Saturday night, SpaceX founde.....»»
Gear up for May the Fourth with Star Wars accessories for iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad & Mac
The Force is strong with these Star Wars accessories for your Apple devices, just in time for May the Fourth.Roundup: Tech accessories for Star Wars fansWhether you want to rock out to your favorite music with a Stormtrooper Bluetooth speaker or show.....»»
Orico 2.5-inch external USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure review: low-cost and useful
A quality budget 2.5-inch hard drive enclosure at a rock-bottom price that's also lightweight and well worth a look.ORICO's basic 2.5-inch USB 3 hard drive enclosure is a low-cost basic way to connect a hard drive or SSD to your Mac. It's a standard.....»»
ORICO 2.5-inch external USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure review: low-cost and useful
A quality budget 2.5-inch hard drive enclosure at a rock-bottom price that's also lightweight and well worth a look.ORICO's basic 2.5-inch USB 3 hard drive enclosure is a low-cost basic way to connect a hard drive or SSD to your Mac. It's a standard.....»»
Watch Strap Co. Fury Apple Watch band review: timeless and practical
The Watch Strap Co. Fury Diamond Edition Apple Watch Strap is an armor-like, stainless steel band that's stylish and built to last.Watch Strap Co. is a London-based company that offers various Apple Watch bands for men and women. The company focuses.....»»