After defeating Hernando de Soto, the Chickasaw took his stuff and remade it
The site offers rare evidence of interactions between de Soto and Indigenous people. Enlarge / Florida Museum archaeologist Charles Cobb holds an axe head known as a celt, one of more than 80 metal objects likely from the de Soto expedition. To.....»»
From trash to jet fuel in 60 minutes—and 220º C
Researchers found a way to make fuel from plastic—critics wonder if it's practical. Enlarge (credit: Tobias Titz / Getty Images) The world has a lot of plastic—8.3 billion tonnes of the stuff has been produced since 1950. It has so much pl.....»»
Benchmark Space Systems and Starfish Space team up to advance orbital docking and refueling
Humans may not have totally mastered getting objects to space, but we’ve done a pretty good job so far. The hundreds of satellites that orbit the Earth are proof enough that ‘send stuff to space’ is firmly in humanity’s capacity. But what abo.....»»
From apes to birds, there are 65 animal species that “laugh”
Laughter is spread widely across mammals and occurs in birds, too. Enlarge / The stuff we call "laughter" from hyenas? It's not. (credit: Getty Images) Among humans, laughter can signify a lot of different things, from intimacy to discomfort......»»
We tried these weird cooling gadgets on Amazon to see what’s practical to use
Amazon carries a ton of weird stuff, but if you're looking for some relief from the heat this summer, then check out these cooling gadgets you can buy......»»
Seamless in Sumatra: Joined-up thinking benefits tigers, climate and communities
Imagine a project that protects an apex predator, improves people's lives and promotes planetary health. It may sound like the stuff of fantasy, but this is no fairy tale. It is precisely what Fauna & Flora International (FFI) and our in-country part.....»»
Hamburgers and hot rods
I’m going to be honest with you: It was kind of a slow week for robotics news. Honestly, that’s the first time I can say that since I started doing this thing weekly (happy 10 weeks to us, by the way). Of course, this stuff always ebbs and flows.....»»
Launch and Leave Culture Flamed the Climate Crisis
To say yes to the planet, we must say no to code, no to content, no to the stuff that is not necessary. Continue reading........»»
Court Rules Amazon Liable for Hoverboard that Burst Into Flames
Amazon accounts for "roughly half of all online sales," while "more than half of all the stuff sold by Amazon comes from third parties," reports a business columnist for the Los Angeles Times. But is Amazon legally and financially responsible for.....»»
For The First Time, Electronics Printed On Paper Can Be Fully Recycled
Long-lasting devices written with carbon nanomaterial inks can be remade into new ones when their work is done With a cocktail of carbon-based inks, engineers have made the first fully printable and recyclable electronic circuits on paper. The.....»»
Researchers say cultivated seaweed can soak up excess nutrients plaguing human health and marine life
It's easy to think that more nutrients—the stuff life needs to grow and thrive—would foster more vibrant ecosystems. Yet nutrient pollution has in fact wrought havoc on marine systems, contributing to harmful algae blooms, worse water quality and.....»»
AirTag could give a nice bump to Apple"s growing lineup of smaller stuff
When people think Apple, they think big ticket items like iPhones, MacBooks and iPads. But the company's accessories line of iPhone cases, chargers and tablet keyboards is a critical part of its revenue growth strategy......»»
AirTags could give a nice bump to Apple"s growing lineup of smaller stuff
When people think Apple, they think big ticket items like iPhones, MacBooks and iPads. But the company's accessories line of iPhone cases, chargers and tablet keyboards is a critical part of its revenue growth strategy......»»
US Advocacy Group Launches Online Petition Demanding Protections for "Right to Repair"
A U.S. advocacy group called The Repair Association is urging Americans to demand protections for their right to repair from the country's consumer protection agency. "Tell the FTC: People just want to fix their stuff!" argues a page urging concern.....»»
Sensitive qubit-based technique to accelerate search for dark matter
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and the University of Chicago have demonstrated a new technique based on quantum technology that will advance the search for dark matter, the invisible stuff that accounts.....»»
When asked to fix something, we don’t even think of removing parts
Across many experiments, participants tried to fix problems by adding stuff. Enlarge (credit: Jim Pennucci / Flickr) As a society, we seem to have mixed feelings about whether it's better to add or subtract things, advising both that "less is.....»»
Maker Spotlight: Susan of Mellowpine DIY
Name: Susan Where are you located? We run our office from Seattle What is your day job? I’m a speech pathologist during weekdays. Instagram | Pinterest | Youtube | Website What kinds of stuff do you make? We do DIY Woodwor.....»»
Ingenuity"s "Wright Stuff": A Piece of the Wright Flyer Will Soar on Mars
The first powered atmospheric flight on another planet will honor its roots with a payload drawn from the dawn of aviation itself -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Physicists Learn to Superfreeze Antimatter (Hint: Pew Pew!)
Antimatter, the mysterious mirror-stuff of the universe, is hard to make and harder to study. A laser that literally chills it out could change all that......»»
Fishing for solutions
One of the slower weeks for robotics investments I’ve seen since I started doing this roundup. This stuff ebbs and flows, though, and there’s always bound to be a bit of a flurry at the beginning of the year. This week, most of the top news revol.....»»
The best vehicle anti-theft devices for 2021
These anti-theft devices ensure you'll find your car where you left it, with windows intact and your stuff still inside......»»