A means for tuning friction on a flat surface without the use of math
A team of microsystems engineers at Université de Lyon, École Centrale de Lyon has developed a method to create a desired amount of friction between two flat surfaces without resorting to math. Their project is reported in the journal Science. Viac.....»»
Turning wastewater into valuable proteins with genetically modified yeast
The growing world population means that the environment is under great strain. Agriculture takes up large land areas and discharges nutrients to the surrounding environment. At the same time, there is tremendous pressure on the aquatic environment fr.....»»
6 Reasons to Wait for Apple Watch 10 & 5 Reasons Not To
Apple’s reportedly working on a new Apple Watch 10 for 2024. The Apple Watch 10 release date is getting closer which means you might want to hold of on an upgrade and wait for the new model. Last year, Apple released the new Apple Watch Series 9 an.....»»
Researchers develop a test bed for separating valuable material on the moon
It's often better to flesh out technologies fully on Earth's surface before they're used in space. That is doubly true if that technology is part of the critical infrastructure keeping astronauts alive on the moon......»»
AltStore PAL now free, thanks to grant from Epic Games
Third-party iOS app store AltStore PAL is now free of charge, following a grant provided by Epic Games. This means there will be no annual subscription fee for new users, and existing subscribers to the EU app store will not be charged when their.....»»
Is the Google Pixel 9 waterproof?
The Google Pixel 9 series is dust and water resistant, but not waterproof. The two terms are mistakenly used interchangeably, but here's what all that means......»»
Research team finds evidence of hydration on the asteroid Psyche
Using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, a Southwest Research Institute-led team has confirmed hydroxyl molecules on the surface of the metallic asteroid Psyche. The presence of hydrated minerals suggests a complex history for Psyche, impor.....»»
A hopper could explore more than 150 km of Triton"s surface in two years
Neptune's largest moon, Triton, is one of the most biologically interesting places in the solar system. Despite being hard to reach, it appears to have active volcanoes, a thin atmosphere, and even some organic molecules called tholins on its surface.....»»
The Pixel 9 phones are big cameras and screens soldered onto Gemini AI ambitions
"Pro" no longer means "large," and the Fold is the biggest screen ever. Enlarge (credit: Google / Aurich Lawson) Google announced its fall lineup of Pixel phones today: three standard phones and a second tablet-esque fol.....»»
iPhone 16 event: When will Apple announce the date?
Believe it or not, we’re just a month away from the iPhone 16’s announcement. Apple is expected to hold its event sometime in the first two weeks of September, which means the event will likely be announced in just a couple of weeks. Here’s wha.....»»
A new approach to fine-tuning quantum materials
Quantum materials—those with electronic properties that are governed by the principles of quantum mechanics, such as correlation and entanglement—can exhibit exotic behaviors under certain conditions, such as the ability to transmit electricity w.....»»
Novel anemometer tracks sound travel for speedier, more precise wind speed calculations on Mars
Mars has a notoriously inhospitable environment, with temperatures that fluctuate dramatically over the course of a Martian day and average minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Its surface is mostly covered in red dust, with terrain typified by craters, cany.....»»
A new robotic platform to reproduce and study complex ciliary behavior
Cilia are sensory structures extending from the surface of some cells. These hair-like structures are known to contribute to the sensorimotor capabilities of various living organisms, including humans......»»
Researchers highlight the carbon-saving potential of compact cities
In recent years, the dramatic rise in extreme weather events due to climate change has escalated what was once termed "climate change" into a "climate crisis." With global average surface temperatures reaching unprecedented levels, the urgency to tra.....»»
macOS Sequoia Beta Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know
Apple’s macOS Sequoia beta is causing problems for testers which means Mac users weighing a move to the software should proceed with caution. Apple’s pushed its next macOS operating system into beta testing and macOS Sequoia, also known as ma.....»»
Scientists find oceans of water on Mars. It"s just too deep to tap.
Using seismic activity to probe the interior of Mars, geophysicists have found evidence for a large underground reservoir of liquid water—enough to fill oceans on the planet's surface......»»
Those with the biggest biases choose first, according to new math study
In just a few months, voters across America will head to the polls to decide who will be the next U.S. president. A new study draws on mathematics to break down how humans make decisions like this one......»»
Someone has found a way to fix software bricked HomePods
Unlike the HomePod mini, both the original HomePod and the HomePod 2 don’t have a USB cable, which means there’s no easy way to connect them to a computer to fix software issues. And unfortunately, there are a lot of users who have had their Home.....»»
The 2024 Honda Prologue—a dependable but somewhat dull EV
Borrowing a GM platform means being stuck with some of GM's design decisions. Enlarge / Honda's homegrown EVs won't be ready for another couple of years, but this is its Prologue. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Electric vehi.....»»
Novel X-ray imaging technique resolves fusion-related nanofoams in 3D
The sun's fusion reactions drive its temperatures to thousands of degrees, and today scientists are seeking to recreate these star-powering processes in the lab as a means of an alternative clean energy......»»
Forecasters still predict highly active Atlantic hurricane season in mid-season update
Federal forecasters are still predicting a highly active Atlantic hurricane season thanks to near-record sea surface temperatures and the possibility of La Niña, officials said Thursday......»»