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3D scans of giant hailstones reveal surprising discoveries that could help predict future storms

Hailstones are formed during thunderstorms, when raindrops are propelled into very cold parts of a cloud, where they freeze. Once the particles are heavy enough, gravity pulls them back towards Earth. As they plummet, they grow into hailstones, which.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgDec 6th, 2024

Are trans women "biologically male"? The answer is complicated

A surprising buzzword in the U.S. Congress these days is "biological.".....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

A survey of hundreds of vacationers confirms this ancient wisdom: The journey matters as much as the destination

Americans spent more than US$850 billion on domestic leisure travel in 2023, a sum that looks likely to rise in future years. Whether it's a weekend getaway to a Taylor Swift concert, a long-anticipated holiday visit with family, or a monthlong tour.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Boomeranging: Why some adults stay closely tied to their parents" home, and how to keep the peace

Picture this: a man in his 40s unpacks his holiday suitcase, only to find an entire rack of lamb and a giant cheese pie carefully tucked in by his mother......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Researchers find a way to make 3D printed pea gels hold their shape better, strengthening potential for use as food

Using plasma, the stuff of the universe, University of Alberta researchers have improved the 3D printability of a valuable plant protein for use in food. The study is published in the journal Food Bioscience......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Backyard chickens in Australia perceived as companion animals and food source, interviews reveal

Chickens have been a mainstay in Australian backyards for generations. New research from the University of Adelaide reveals that owners see their chooks as a blend between pet and livestock as well as a trustworthy source of produce......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

New guidelines for 3D-printed educational tools that support people who are blind

In a first of its kind, Monash University inclusive technology researchers have developed new guidelines to create 3D printed educational and other accessible tools to support people who are blind or have low vision......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

New Apple TV+ series will star Anya Taylor-Joy in her first big show since The Queen’s Gambit

Apple TV+ has announced a new show in the works for future release—it’s called Lucky, and it has some big names behind it including Anya Taylor-Joy. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Plant ecosystems study questions common assumption about biodiversity

Plant species can fulfill different functions within an ecosystem, even if they are closely related to each other. This surprising conclusion was reached by a global analysis of around 1.7 million datasets on plant communities......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Can desalination quench agriculture’s thirst?

Some say it’s a costly pipe dream; others say it’s part of the future. Ralph Loya was pretty sure he was going to lose the corn. His farm had been scorched by El Paso’s hot.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

New map of the universe uses gravitational waves to reveal hidden black holes and cosmic structure

An international study led by astronomers from Swinburne University of Technology has created the most detailed maps of gravitational waves across the universe to date......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Future iPhones could get multiple Action buttons; iPad and Mac too

An Apple patent has revealed that future iPhones could effectively get multiple Action buttons, as all three buttons on the left side of the phone become user-configurable. The same patent indicates that similar capabilities may come to other Appl.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Users fear the Sonos app could require a subscription; company says no plans in hand

Growing concerns have been expressed that the Sonos app might in future require a subscription, as the company reported revenue down for the second year running – and a former employee has now added fuel to the fire. Of particular concern is tha.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

HomePass 2 launches, more new Matter devices, & our new go-to travel charger on HomeKit Insider

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we cover a surprising amount of news for a holiday week including new leaks and new Matter products.HomeKit Insider PodcastOne of our most oft-recommended apps, HomePass, was updated to version 2 this p.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Quantum sensing using ultrafast laser pulses and a new class of molecular probes

In the effort to develop new quantum technologies of the future, scientists are pursuing several different approaches. One avenue seeks to use molecules as the fundamental building blocks of quantum technologies......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Fast-curing silicone ink opens new doors in 3D printing

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a new method to 3D print sturdy silicone structures that are bigger, taller, thinner and more porous than ever before......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Disadvantaged urban populations are subject to greater heat stress, poor air quality

Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) have employed a NASA open-source program to reveal that disadvantaged populations may be subject to greater heat stress and poor air quality. The study is published in the journal GeoHealth.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

What polar bear poop can tell us about the future of the vulnerable northern species

Before heading out to do their fieldwork, Dr. Stephanie Collins, Jing Lu and their team would scan the horizon, get tips from local residents and check a whiteboard at the research station in Churchill, Manitoba, where they had settled in to do their.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Getting to the bottom of Cenozoic deep-ocean temperatures

Understanding ancient ocean temperatures—particularly from the Cenozoic era (the past 66 million years), in which Earth experienced dramatic climate shifts—helps scientists reveal more about the planet's past climates......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

In the future, all of the buttons on your iPhone could be Action buttons

The Action button is one of the iPhone's most convenient features. In the future, the iPhone could have three of them......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Rumor Replay: iOS 19, iPhone 17 Pro and Air upgrades, future AirPods Max

This is Rumor Replay, a new weekly column at 9to5Mac that provides a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with my analysis and commentary. Today: iOS 19 rumors point to a backloaded launch, plus iPhone 17 Pro and Air come into focus.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024