Barnacles could hold key to finding wreckage of Malaysia Airlines MH370
Scientists partially reconstruct debris drift path based on ocean temp data stored in shells. Enlarge / Malaysia Airlines flight 370 disappeared in 2014 somewhere over the Indian Ocean. Scientists have reconstructed a possible de.....»»
Why banks consider renewable energy to be a riskier investment than fossil fuels
The financial sector is among the world's most heavily regulated industries—and for good reason. Financial rules, which force banks to hold capital in reserve when making riskier investments, are designed to prevent financial crises. Other financia.....»»
Accelerated discovery research unveils 21 novel materials for advanced organic solid-state laser technology
Organic solid-state lasers (OSLs) hold immense promise for a wide range of applications due to their flexibility, color tunability, and efficiency. However, they are difficult to make, and with over 150,000 possible experiments required to conduct to.....»»
Three new RR Lyrae variable stars discovered
Using the Lulin One-meter Telescope (LOT), astronomers have observed a newly detected candidate ultra-faint dwarf galaxy known as Virgo III. As a result, they discovered three new RR Lyrae variable stars in the vicinity of this galaxy. The finding wa.....»»
DOJ says Boeing faces criminal charge for violating deal over 737 Max crashes
DOJ determined that Boeing violated 2021 agreement spurred by two fatal crashes. Enlarge / Relatives hold a poster with faces of the victims of Ethiopia flight 302 outside a courthouse in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 26, 2023. (.....»»
Finding the chink in coronavirus"s armor—experiment reveals how the main protease of SARS-CoV-2 protects itself
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in millions of deaths. Despite an unparalleled collaborative research effort that led to effective vaccines and therapies being produced in record-breaking time, a complete understanding of the structure and lifecycle o.....»»
Pokémon Nuzlocke: rules, tips, origin, and more
Love Pokémon, but finding the mainline games a bit too easy? The Nuzlocke challenge is a great way to make your next playthrough a little more difficult......»»
4 Reasons Not to Install macOS Sonoma 14.5 & 11 Reasons You Should
Apple’s macOS Sonoma 14.5 update could have a big impact on your Mac’s performance. In this guide we’ll take you through the best reasons to upgrade right now and the best reasons to hold out. macOS Sonoma 14.5 is a milestone upgrade. While sma.....»»
4 Reasons Not to Install macOS Ventura 13.6.7 & 11 Reasons You Should
Apple’s new macOS Ventura 13.6.7 update could have a tremendous impact on your Mac’s overall performance. In this guide we’ll take you through the best reasons to upgrade right now and the best reasons to hold out for a bit longer......»»
Tiny pieces of plastic pose one of the biggest threats to Chicago River wildlife and water quality
Wendella engineer Miguel Chavez climbed down a ladder and over a small dock to pull up a trap floating in the Chicago River near the Michigan Avenue Bridge. The size of a standard garbage can, the trap is designed to collect trash and can hold up to.....»»
Maryland Apple Store staff vote in favor of strike action
Workers at the Apple Towson Town Center store in Maryland have backed their union's plan to hold a strike over unresolved issues.Apple Towson Town Center store (Source: Apple)The Towson store unionized in 2022, and representatives had said they were.....»»
James Webb telescope peers at the atmosphere of a rocky hell world
Webb recently investigated the exoplanet 55 Cancri e, finding what could be the first atmosphere of a rocky planet discovered outside the solar system......»»
Consumers report significant rise in diet satisfaction since January
The share of consumers who indicated they are either "rather happy" or "very happy" with their diets rose from 81% in January 2024 to 87% last month, according to the April 2024 Consumer Food Insights Report. This surprising finding follows extensive.....»»
Woodlice hold the new record for smallest dispersers of ingested seeds
Even bugs as small as woodlice can disperse seeds they eat, setting a new record for smallest animal recorded to do so. The Kobe University discovery underscores the crucial yet often overlooked role that small invertebrates play in ecosystems......»»
Malaysia plans to introduce "orangutan diplomacy": minister
Malaysia intends to gift orangutans to palm oil-purchasing countries as part of an initiative similar to China's panda diplomacy, the commodities minister said on Wednesday......»»
Finding Fun and Friendship: Building Connections in Online Gaming Communities
In the vast and ever-expanding landscape of the internet, online gaming communities stand out as vibrant hubs where individuals from all walks of life come together to share their passion for games. Beyond the pixels and polygons, these virtual realm.....»»
Boeing says workers skipped required tests on 787 but recorded work as completed
FAA: Boeing apparently didn't confirm bonding "where the wings join the fuselage." Enlarge / An American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner preparing to take off at Barcelona-El Prat Airport in Spain on May 1, 2024. (credit: Getty.....»»
Research team discovers new property of light
A research team headed by chemists at the University of California, Irvine has discovered a previously unknown way in which light interacts with matter, a finding that could lead to improved solar power systems, light-emitting diodes, semiconductor l.....»»
A new Apple Pencil is coming tomorrow – here’s what the rumors say
Apple will hold a special event on May 7. Although the company doesn’t usually discuss the topics of the event, the invitation artwork makes it clear that it will be all about iPad – as we can see an Apple Pencil in it. After Apple CEO Tim Cook h.....»»
"Everywhere we looked, we found evidence": Microplastics expert on 20 years of pollution research
Thirty years ago, while counting barnacles, limpets and seaweeds along rocky shores, I started noticing a daily tide of litter, mostly plastic. As a marine biology Ph.D. student at Liverpool University, I kept removing it, but the next day, there'd b.....»»
New ‘Apple Pencil Pro’ referenced in Apple website code
Tomorrow, Apple will hold its first event of the year where it is expected to unveil a new generation of iPad Pro, iPad Air, and accompanying new Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard accessories. The Apple website may have just given us a bit more insi.....»»