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Book: Draft No. 4: On the Writing Process

John McPhee’s Levels of the Game was published when I was three. I’ve read many books about tennis, but it’s still my favorite, with String Theory: David Foster Wallace on Tennis coming in a close second. Both books share extraordin.....»»

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Rumors of Apple releasing a smart TV have resurfaced

One of the more notable Apple rumors of the past 15 years has been resurrected. Writing for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman says that Apple is currently … The post Rumors of Apple releasing a smart TV have resurfaced appeared first on BGR. On.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Researchers characterize regulating mechanism of orderly zygotic genome activation in early embryos

Early development of an embryo is solely supported by maternally deposited RNAs and proteins until its own genome is activated through a process called zygotic genome activation (ZGA). Recent work by Chinese scientists has revealed a novel molecular.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Triazenolysis: A new chemical process to produce raw materials

Researchers at the Schulich Faculty of Chemistry at the Technion have developed a new chemical process to produce raw materials for the manufacture of polymers, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural compounds......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Viscosity of materials key to cell differentiation: New insights could improve design of biomaterials

An IBEC-led study has revealed how mesenchymal stem cells respond to the viscosity of their environment, a key aspect in their differentiation process......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

How to change the font size on a Kindle

Just pick up a new Amazon Kindle, but are wondering how you change your book's text size and other settings? It's easier than you think......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 16th, 2024

If you have to watch one (HBO) Max movie in November 2024, stream this one

A comic-book biopic like no other is our choice for the one (HBO) Max movie that you have to watch in November 2024,.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 16th, 2024

ATLAS observes top quarks in lead–lead collisions

At a talk held at CERN this week, the ATLAS collaboration at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) reported observing top quarks in collisions between lead ions, marking the first observation of this process in interactions between atomic nuclei......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Corsair just spilled the beans on next-gen GPU requirements

Corsair spoke about its power supply units made to support next-gen graphics cards, and in the process, it revealed what we can expect......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Mathematical approach can predict crystal structure in hours instead of months

Researchers at New York University have devised a mathematical approach to predict the structures of crystals—a critical step in developing many medicines and electronic devices—in a matter of hours using only a laptop, a process that previously.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

The Law Must Respond When Science Changes

What was once fair under the law may become unfair when science changes. The law must react to uphold due process.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Picky proteins: Understanding yeast adaptor protein selectivity

The cellular membrane controls the passage of substances in and out of the cell. Some larger cargo, such as membrane proteins, nutrients, and pathogens, enter the cell via a process known as clathrin-mediated endocytosis......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Go Behind the Scenes at The Tinkering Workshop With Ryan Jenkins

Ryan Jenkins talked about his new book, The Tinkering Workshop, which presents a wide variety of ways to play and create with art, science and technology using everyday materials. The post Go Behind the Scenes at The Tinkering Workshop With Ryan Jen.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

New book arrives as the perfect gift for Ted Lasso fans

The holiday shopping season has arrived, and with it a great gift has just released for the Ted Lasso fans in your life (self-gifting is okay too). From The New York Times’ TV critic comes telling the full story of the biggest Apple TV+ hit. m.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Most US book bans target children"s literature featuring diverse characters and authors of color

Book bans in U.S. schools and libraries during the 2021-22 school year disproportionately targeted children's books written by people of color—especially women of color—according to a peer-reviewed study we published. They also tended to feature.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Grabbing pizza with coworkers isn"t just fun—it could boost teamwork skills

In an office full of new coworkers, someone suggests going out for pizza. One person is extra hungry and gobbles up a slice too fast, burning the roof of his mouth in the process......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Papal elections aren"t always as dramatic as "Conclave," but the history behind the process is, says historian

I'm a historian of the medieval papacy and editor of the forthcoming three volumes of the Cambridge History of the Papacy. So it was more or less mandatory for me to see the new movie "Conclave.".....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Book examines the appeal of military rule

On a college trip to Nigeria, Assoc. Prof. Samuel Fury Childs Daly was struck by just how many people wore uniforms. There were different colors and every pattern of camouflage imaginable; some were conventional military uniforms, while others were b.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Bioluminescent proteins made from scratch enable non-invasive, multi-functional biological imaging

Bioluminescence is the natural chemical process of light creation in some living creatures that makes fireflies flicker and some jellyfish glow. Scientists have long been interested in borrowing the secrets of these animals' light-producing genes to.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Apple Music is publishing a $450 hardcover book celebrating its 100 Best Albums

Apple Music picked its 100 Best Albums earlier this year. But it seems the digital celebration was only part of the story. Apple Music has announced that it’s publishing a new hardcover book to commemorate the album list. Here’s the kicker: it wi.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Here’s a look at a rare iPhone 14 Pro prototype with a haptic volume button

We’re already in the , but taking a look at old Apple prototypes is always interesting as we can see details that the company scrapped during the development process. Now a rare iPhone 14 Pro prototype gives us a closer look at what the rumored hap.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024