Before Bauhaus, the father of modernism wanted to be a cowboy
A new biography traces the many lives and influences of architect Walter Gropius. Walter Gropius, one of the leaders of the early 20th-century modernist movement in architecture and a founder of one of the world’s most important schools of de.....»»
Nuclear deformation research could advance artificial tissue engineering
Biomedical Engineering Professor Corey Neu and Ph. D. student Benjamin Seelbinder of the University of Colorado at Boulder wanted to answer two fundamental questions. How do cells adapt to their environment and how does a mechanical environment influ.....»»
Bus Simulator 21: We should really pay bus drivers more
This simulator felt too much like work for this casual player. Enlarge / This is Chinatown in Angel Shores, a substitute for the Bay Area in Bus Simulator 21. (credit: Astragorn) Have you ever had a game you really wanted to l.....»»
The creator of the iPod says products are designed all wrong these days
The father of the iPod and smart thermostat Nest says creating an iconic product is all about timing......»»
Wanted: A Town Willing to Host a Dump for U.S. Nuclear Waste
The Biden administration is looking for communities willing to serve as temporary homes for tens of thousands of metric tons of nuclear waste currently stranded at power plants around the country. Bloomberg reports: The Energy Department filed (PDF).....»»
Fathers Can Be Gender Equity Advocates
In my article "A Father's Perspective About Daughters and Engineering," published in 2016, I shared my frustration about the lack of role models and the cultural messages that had left my two brilliant daughters—and many of their female friends—.....»»
Apple digital-ID scheme delayed to 2022
The delay follows Apple announcing it wanted "sole control" over how US states rolled out the feature......»»
Daughter of first American in space on next Blue Origin flight
Sixty years after her father's historic flight, she too will cross the final frontier: Laura Shepard Churchley, daughter of the first American in space Alan Shepard, will be one of six passengers on Blue Origin's next flight......»»
Review: Reimagined Cowboy Bebop largely preserves beloved elements of original
The biggest drawbacks are choppy fight choreography and (alas) no Radical Ed. John Cho is perfection as bounty hunter Spike Spiegel. [credit:.....»»
Locked out of “God mode,” runners are hacking their treadmills
NordicTrack customers were watching Netflix—until the company blocked their access. Enlarge / NordicTrack owners aren’t giving up the fight just yet. (credit: Sam Whitney | Getty Images) JD Howard just wanted to watch clou.....»»
Watch the "Cowboy Bebop" cast hysterically butcher the show"s plot — Mash Libs
John Cho, Daniella Pineda and Mustafa Shakir cook up an alternative plot for their new Netflix series, Cowboy Bebop......»»
This Barbie car is life-sized and drivable and yeah I absolutely want it
Capitalism, and a whole lotta glitter, won today.The Los Angeles Auto Show is full of futuristic concept cars and high tech EVs. But the car I saw at the annual convention that I wanted the absolute most was a glitter-covered convertible with a bubbl.....»»
Learn the guitar for under $10 with this course bundle
TL;DR: As of Nov. 18, get 99% off The Ultimate Beginner to Expert Guitar Lessons Bundle — it's now just $9.97 for $1,601 worth of courses.Whether you've always wanted to learn the guitar or just have found yourself with a little extra time.....»»
Why drinking water needs monitoring for HIV drugs
Years ago, there was a time that kids from a rural village in South Africa still wanted to swim in the rivers nearby. But when they got out of the water, those with sensitive skin would have the worst rash ever, says Professor Philiswa Nomngongo from.....»»
The Metaverse Has Already Arrived. Here’s What That Actually Means
When Cathy Hackl’s son wanted to throw a party for his 9th birthday, he didn’t ask for favors for his friends or themed decorations. Instead, he asked if they could hold the celebration on Roblox. On the digital platform, which allows use.....»»
Cowboy Bebop review: A gorgeous but soulless spectacle, space cowboys
It looks and sounds like its anime source material, but Netflix's live-action Cowboy Bebop series never quite finds the heart of its colorful characters' story......»»
US Government Discourages Intel"s Plans to Ease Chip Shortage By Expanding in China
"Intel's plan to ease the ongoing chip shortage by increasing production in China has reportedly been opposed by the Biden administration," writes PC Magazine, "over concerns about the potential security impact." Bloomberg reports that Intel wanted t.....»»
Austria Expected to Impose Lockdown Only On the Unvaccinated
"Austria is expected to impose lockdown restrictions on millions of unvaccinated people in the coming days," reports CNBC: Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg told a press conference Friday that his government wanted to give the "green light" to such.....»»
Microsoft will soon allow Windows users to mod games purchased on the Microsoft Store
When Microsoft first announced Windows 11, one of the key talking points was the improved Microsoft Store. After going through several incarnations that were not nearly as successful as the company had wanted, the latest iteration comes with a redesi.....»»
Express your inner Legolas with these Lord of the Rings keycaps
New PBT keycaps from Drop bring Middle-Earth languages to your fingertips. Enlarge / Drop's Elvish Lord of the Rings keycap set. (credit: Drop) Have you ever wanted to speak like the elf Legolas or the dwarf Gimli? With the.....»»
Grab Disney+ for $1.99 as part of Disney Plus Day promotion
Disney as part of a “show of strength” last year eliminated the concept of free trials for its streaming services, instead forcing interested parties to at least spring for a one-month subscription at the standard rate if they wanted to check out.....»»