A spider silk sound system: Webs match acoustic particle velocity for long-distance sound detection
The best microphone in the world might have an unexpected source: spider silk. Spiders weave webs to trap their insect snacks, but the sticky strands also help spiders hear......»»
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A black hole of inexplicable mass: JWST observations reveal a mature quasar at cosmic dawn
The James Webb Space Telescope observed a galaxy in a particularly young stage of the universe. Looking back into the past, it became clear that the light from the galaxy called J1120+0641 took almost as long to reach Earth as the universe has taken.....»»
Focusing micromechanical polaritons in topologically nontrivial hyperbolic metasurfaces
Dr. Johan Christensen, leader of IMDEA Materials Institute's Mechanical and Acoustic Metamaterials research group, is among the researchers behind a pioneering study exploring the topological properties of metamaterials......»»
Exploring the roots of the Anthropocene
Understanding how tropical land use and deforestation affects the dynamics of the global Earth system and identifying potential tipping points are key to the future of our species on this planet. By exploring the long history of human societies in tr.....»»
‘Halo 1.5’ gives modders a treasure trove of long-lost maps
343 Industries just released a ton of new assets for modders, including unseen maps that were never meant to be seen by players......»»
Apple Intelligence & iPhone mirroring aren"t coming to EU because of the DMA
Apple isn't releasing Apple Intelligence and other major operating system changes in the EU, because of Digital Markets Act interoperability mandates.European flagsThe biggest changes in Apple's fall operating system updates include the machine learn.....»»
Rare game sale on Mac App Store includes AAA titles and Apple Design Award winner
Apple Silicon has ushered in a new era for Mac gaming, with more AAA titles coming to the platform than before. Mac gaming has a long way to go, but progress is being made. Today, the Mac App Store is featuring some of its recent AAA titles as par.....»»
This app is like Screen Time on steroids, making you actually follow your iPhone limits
Apple’s Screen Time tools need some work. Not counting serious bugs that go unfixed far too long, one of Screen Time’s major drawbacks is that any limits you set can be easily bypassed. Ultimately, your desire to make healthier technology choices.....»»
Deep inside iOS 18"s best new features and improvements on the AppleInsider Podcast
It's still only in beta, and there still isn't any sign of Apple Intelligence, but after more than week with iOS 18, there's a lot of good and a little bad to say about Apple's latest iPhone operating system.Some of iOS 18's finest features are major.....»»
Beyond Good and Evil 2 - everything we know
Everything we know about Ubisoft's long-awaited sci-fi action-adventure game, Beyond Good and Evil 2......»»
Scientists solve the puzzle of directional hearing underwater
When underwater, humans cannot determine where a sound comes from. Sound travels about five times faster there than on land. That makes directional hearing, or sound localization, nearly impossible because the human brain determines the origin of a s.....»»
What is forensic genetic genealogy? Technique used in Rachel Morin case is scantly regulated
Authorities touted the use of a growing, powerful, yet contentious forensic technique to bring the search for a suspect in last year's killing of Rachel Morin to a long-awaited close......»»
Euro 2024 Netherlands vs France live stream: Can you watch for free?
Netherlands and France meet in a huge Euro 2024 showdown today, and we've put together all the best ways you can watch a free live stream of the match......»»
Rocket Report: Electron turns 50, China’s Moon launcher breathes fire
"Most rocket startups are still stuck in the long process of reengineering." Enlarge / An up-close view of LEAP 71's autonomously designed keralox rocket engine. (credit: LEAP 71) Welcome to Edition 6.49 of the Rocket Re.....»»
Dealership finance offices can still work while CDK is down
The temporary shutdown of the car dealership management system CDK following cyberattacks complicates life for auto retailers' finance and insurance offices. However, it's not insurmountable, according to experts......»»
New iOS 18 API brings AirPods setup experience to third-party accessories
When Apple introduced in 2016, the company also unveiled a new, easy and intuitive way to pair wireless accessories to iPhone and iPad. Rather than having to go to Bluetooth settings and press buttons, the system identifies the accessory nearby and.....»»
Dealers worry about financial impact, employee commission pay on second day of CDK Global cyberattack
Dealers are using creative solutions to keep businesses going amid CDK Global cyberattack and outage though are worried about the toll a long service interruption will take on their businesses......»»
An efficient protein delivery system with spider minor ampullate silk protein nanoparticles
In a study published in the journal MedComm, researchers have developed an efficient protein delivery carrier based on spider silk proteins (spidroins), derived from Araneus ventricosus minor ampullate silk protein (MiSp). The MiSp-based nanoparticle.....»»
This Blink security camera 3-pack bundle is only $140 today
Best Buy has a huge discount on a Blink Outdoor 4 3-camera security system so you can save $120 on your purchase......»»
CDK Global says shutdown of its DMS will last "likely for several days" after overnight cyberattack
CDK Global has shut down its dealership management system for a second day. The company said the cyberattack that began June 19 will idle its DMS “likely for several days” in the U.S. and Canada......»»
Only 1 in 3 people enjoy talking about politics—researchers say the reasons are more social than political
One of the cornerstones of liberal democracies is the political debate on how to shape society. However, discussions about politics often lead to frustration or result in a long-term strain on social relationships......»»