A surprising way to trap a microparticle
When physicists recently steered a tiny microparticle toward a cylindrical obstacle, they expected one of two outcomes to occur. The particle would either collide into the obstacle or sail around it. The particle, however, did neither......»»
Simple Math Creates Infinite and Bizarre Automorphic Numbers
Squaring numbers can have surprising consequences.....»»
Internal morphology reveals two new species of Australian burrowing scorpions
An Australian study has found some surprising features in two new species of burrowing scorpions, including a very strangely shaped "tail tip" and some "sexy" anatomy features......»»
"Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire" review: Zack Snyder"s Star Wars ripoff is a trap
Zack Snyder's Star Wars ripoff for Netflix, "Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire," is a trap. Review. There's something insidious about a bad movie that has a lot of bonkers stuff in it. In the words of Admiral Ackbar, who is not in this Sta.....»»
The Future of the Play Store post Epic Games Case
Google Vs Epic Games resulted in a surprising ruling in favour of the Fortnite developer. Now we look to the future of the Play Store. The post The Future of the Play Store post Epic Games Case appeared first on Phandroid. In a courtroom d.....»»
New possibilities for the medical use of botulinun toxin A1
PSI researchers have discovered a surprising trick that could expand the possibilities for medical use of botulinun toxin A1, better known under the name Botox, as an active agent. They have developed antibody-like proteins that speed up the enzyme's.....»»
Scientist show trees in wetter regions are more sensitive to drought
This holiday season brings surprising news about your Christmas tree. Scientists just discovered that globally, trees growing in wetter regions are more sensitive to drought. That means if your tree hails from a more humid clime, it's likely been spo.....»»
Every homeopathic eye drop should be pulled off the market, FDA says
Eye drops are uniquely risky because the eye is an immune-privileged site. Enlarge (credit: Getty | UniversalImagesGroup) This year has been marked by many terrifying things, but perhaps the most surprising of the 2023 h.....»»
Poverty trap: Some jobs are no protection against destitution
Many working people in Europe are at risk of economic hardship, prompting EU researchers to seek policy answers......»»
Day of the Devs brings surprising sequels, a truffle pig RPG, and more must-see games
Before the Game Awards, we got some seriously strange world premieres in an eclectic Day of the Devs live stream......»»
This psychedelic PlayStation platformer is already 2024’s most surprising game
After spending 90 minutes with Ultros, we still don't fully know what to expect from the psychedelic Metroidvania......»»
Picking up good vibrations: The surprising physics of the didgeridoo
Australia's most iconic sound is almost certainly the didgeridoo. The long wooden tube-shaped instrument is famous for its unique droning music and has played a significant role in Australian Aboriginal culture for thousands of years. Despite the ins.....»»
Brighter isn’t better for OLED monitors. An expert told me the surprising reason why
The most common criticism of OLED gaming monitors is that they don't get bright enough, but there's a good reason for that......»»
Flexible parental leave among immigrant mothers can promote integration
Mothers who took parental leave part-time or for shorter periods were more likely to engage in income-generating activities or pursue education. A new study uncovers surprising patterns in parental leave usage among newly arrived migrant women in Swe.....»»
RCS is coming in 2024 and iOS 17.2 Personal Voice is here on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple has announced RCS support for 2024, Apple Music Replay is odd this year, plus Personal Voice has arrived, and your hosts rank some of Apple's 2023 hardware, on the AppleInsider Podcast.RCS is coming to iMessagesPerhaps even more surprising than.....»»
Achieving multicolor persistent and photostimulated luminescence through trap distribution engineering
Electron-trapping materials (ETMs) with persistent luminescence (PersL) or photostimulated luminescence (PSL) hold great promise for versatile applications, due to their distinctive characteristics of energy harvesting and controllable release......»»
8 most surprising TV show cancellations of 2023
The eight most surprising TV show cancellations of 2023 include some victims of the writer's strike and cost-cutting, and a few that left some fans baffled......»»
Deoxygenation levels similar to today"s played major role in marine extinctions 200 million years ago
Scientists have made a surprising discovery that sheds new light on the role that oceanic deoxygenation (anoxia) played in one of the most devastating extinction events in Earth's history. Their finding has implications for current-day ecosystems—a.....»»
10 surprising facts about Stranger Things you didn’t know
Stranger Things is one of the most beloved Netflix series. As as we prepare for it to come to a close after five seasons, here are some surprising facts......»»
A galaxy only 350 million years old has surprising amounts of metal
Astrophysicists working with the JWST have found a surprising amount of metal in a galaxy only 350 million years after the Big Bang. How does that fit in with our understanding of the universe?.....»»
Researchers: Health and education are closely linked—NZ needs to integrate them more in primary schools
Given the health and education challenges many New Zealand children face, it is surprising (and even depressing) how little crossover and collaboration there is between these two vital sectors......»»