Buildings – Concrete on the double
A team of researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee have developed a concrete mix that demonstrated high early strength within six hours of mixing, potentially doubling the production capacity for the precast indust.....»»
DNA shows where Washington culvert replacements helped spawning salmon
To help struggling salmon populations, the state of Washington is legally required to replace hundreds of culverts that divert streams under roadways. The state transportation department is replacing old, rusting metal pipes with broad, concrete prom.....»»
UK"s latest embarrassing technology demand centers on phone thefts
The UK has had the bright idea that Apple and others should design a way to stop cellphone thefts — by doing precisely what they've already been doing for years.Find My on iPhonesThere are children starving in the UK, school and theater buildings a.....»»
Up to a billion birds collide with glass buildings every year, but architecture has solutions
At least 1,000 birds were killed in one day in early October, when they collided with a single Chicago building, McCormick Place—the largest convention center in North America. A paradigm of architectural modernism, McCormick Place was built in sta.....»»
Citing slow Starship reviews, SpaceX urges FAA to double licensing staff
“Licensing at this point for Starship is a critical path item for the Artemis program." Enlarge / SpaceX said this week that Starship is stacked and ready to fly its second test flight. (credit: SpaceX) In a remarkably.....»»
Novel hydrogel finds new aptamers, or "chemical antibodies," in days
One double-helix strand of DNA could extend six feet, but it is so tightly coiled that it packs an entire sequence of nucleotides into the tiny nucleus of a cell. If that same DNA was instead split into two strands and divided into many, many short p.....»»
How the AI Landscape Has Shifted Over the Past Year—and Where It Could Go Next
Governments made a “lack of concrete progress” toward regulating AI despite concern about AI safety, the 2023 'State of AI' report found. Governments made a “lack of concrete progress” toward regulating artificial in.....»»
Microsoft admits defeat on its controversial OneDrive change
Microsoft has backtracked on plans to double charge its data quota for images in OneDrive after criticism from users......»»
I tried Double Tap on my Apple Watch. Here’s why I love it
Double Tap is a promising new feature for the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. I used it on my Apple Watch, and I love it. Here's why......»»
Apple Watch Double Tap, Apple/Google search deal trial, iPhone 15 overheating resolved
Benjamin and Chance go hands-on with Apple Watch Double Tap and all the changes in the latest iOS 17.1 beta, wrap up the iPhone 15 #overheatinggate fiasco, dive deep into the ongoing Google trial that is revealing all sorts of details about the Apple.....»»
Glacial lake outburst floods in Alaska and the Himalayas show evolving hazards in a warming world
In August 2023, residents of Juneau, Alaska, watched as the Mendenhall River swelled to historic levels in a matter of hours. The rushing water undercut the riverbank and swallowed whole stands of trees and multiple buildings......»»
The Story of One iPhone Factory Powering Apple’s Pivot to India
Apple is betting big on India as it pivots iPhone manufacturing from China. Here's how that's playing out for workers in South India Set back from a dusty highway in South India, three newly completed factory buildings rise up behin.....»»
How Double Tap compares to Quick Actions and AssistiveTouch
Apple's new Double Tap feature on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 may seem familiar. Here's how it compares to the existing AssistiveTouch and Quick Actions accessibility features.AssistiveTouch versus Double Tap on Apple WatchLong b.....»»
Double-check that job posting — hackers are spreading malware through them
A new phishing scam is using Indeed emails and Microsoft 365 login pages to dupe unsuspecting executives......»»
How to use Double Tap on Apple Watch Ultra 2 & Apple Watch Series 9 in watchOS 10.1
Double Tap is a feature coming to Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra in watchOS 10.1. Here's how to set it up, what you can do, and how you can customize it.Double Tap on Apple Watch Ultra 2We've been testing out Double Tap on our Apple Watch.....»»
Apple Watch Series 9 Double Tap feature now available in watchOS 10.1 beta
The new Double Tap gesture for Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 is now available with the new watchOS beta seed released today. Double Tap is activated by pinching together your index finger and thumb twice in compatible apps. This allows you to p.....»»
Market comeback continues; major automakers post double-digit Q3 sales gains
Analysts expect U.S. light-vehicle sales to rise 13 to 14 percent in September and 15 to 16 percent for the third quarter as retail inventories improve and fleet shipments rebound......»»
As rising temperatures threaten urban wildlife, experts recommend protecting green spaces
When a family of red foxes popped up in Lurie Garden in May, frolicking through Millennium Park and grooming each other on a concrete slab, Seth Magle said it was an exciting development for a species that is becoming increasingly rare in the Chicago.....»»
How are ancient Roman and Mayan buildings still standing? Scientists are unlocking their secrets
In the quest to build better for the future, some are looking for answers in the long-ago past......»»
A double earthquake threat? Study finds 2 Seattle-area faults ripped about the same time
With the Cascadia Subduction Zone parked off the coast and shallow faults lurking under most major cities, the Puget Sound area already faces a daunting array of seismic scenarios. A new study adds another: the possibility of a one-two earthquake pun.....»»
Recombination dipole prototype successfully tested for the LHC"s high-luminosity upgrade
The LHC requires a variety of different types of magnets to direct the beams around its circular shape. Currently installed in the LHC's interaction regions are 9.45-m-long double-aperture magnets of 2.8 T, manufactured by BNL for the RHIC......»»