Catching microplastics with spider webs
Flies, mosquitoes, dust and even microplastics—spider webs capture whatever travels through the air. Researchers at the university have now for the first time tested if they can get an overview of plastic particles in the air by examining the eight.....»»
Scientists develop a polymer film inspired by spider silk to connect biological tissues with electronic devices
A team of materials scientists affiliated with several institutions in Singapore and China has developed a spider-silk-inspired polymer film that may be used to connect biological tissues with an electronic device. Their results are reported in the j.....»»
Our favorite PlayStation games of 2023: Spider-Man, Final Fantasy, and more
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 wasn't the only great PS5 game this year. Here are 7 PlayStation games we loved in 2023......»»
Industry regulations and standards are driving OT security priorities
When it comes to ransomware attacks, the impact on OT environments is catching up to the impact on IT environments, according to Claroty. In Claroty’s previous survey conducted in 2021, 32% of ransomware attacks impacted IT only, while 27% impa.....»»
Study shows how hurricane acted as a highway to transport microplastics to remote part of Newfoundland
When a hurricane approaches and crosses land, severe damage can occur—often leaving an obvious trail of physical destruction. What's less obvious to the naked eye is how these storms can carry harmful microplastics across the world......»»
If you own this Lenovo power bank, you need to return it ASAP!
Lenovo has announced the recall of one of its USB-C power banks over fire hazard concerns. The post If you own this Lenovo power bank, you need to return it ASAP! appeared first on Phandroid. Lithium-ion batteries exploding and catching on.....»»
What’s the best comic book movie of 2023?
What's the best comic book movie of 2023? Here's a hint: it's not Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse......»»
Best Spider-Man games of all time, ranked
If you want to play as your favorite superhero, there's no shortage of Spider-Man games to pick from. But which ones are the best of the bunch? Here's our list......»»
Daily deals Dec. 6: $300 off M2 Max Mac Studio, M1 MacBook Air for $749, $400 off Lenovo Gaming Laptop, more
Today's top deals include $150 off a 2023 M3 MacBook Pro, 25% off a Fire TV Stick 4K Max, 50% off an iHome Power Reach Pro outlet extender, a PlayStation 5 Console Marvel's Spider-Man 2 bundle for $499, and more.Save $150 on a new M3 MacBook ProThe A.....»»
How AI is revolutionizing “shift left” testing in API security
Catching coding errors in API preproduction, before they are spun up and go live is critical in preventing exploitable vulnerabilities. It’s why we’ve seen “shift left” become a significant focus in API development, whereby DevOps takes respo.....»»
The Spider-Man bundle of the new PS5 “Slim” is 11% off today
You can get Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for free when grabbing the new PS5 Slim......»»
Pokemon GO Adds Haptics, Annoys Most Players But Me
Earlier in the week, I fired up Pokemon GO because I’m trying to complete a task that requires 30 days in a row of catching a Pokemon. As I tossed the Poke ball and it landed, I thought I noticed subtle haptics with the hit and then shake of th.....»»
Chandra catches spider pulsars destroying nearby stars
A group of dead stars known as "spider pulsars" are obliterating companion stars within their reach. Data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory of the globular cluster Omega Centauri is helping astronomers understand how these spider pulsars prey on.....»»
Apple @ Work Podcast: Catching up on Wi-Fi
Apple @ Work is brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that fully integrates 5 different applications on a single Apple-only platform, allowing Businesses to easily and automatically deploy, manage & p.....»»
Best Roku Cyber Monday deals: Save on TVs and streaming hardware
This year's Cyber Monday deals include eye-catching discounts on Roku TVs and the brand's streaming hardware, and we've rounded up the top offers right here......»»
Saturday Citations: Lead, microplastics and coal on our filthy planet—plus, faster-charging lithium-ion batteries
This week, we reported on new developments in lithium-ion batteries, and a real industrial pollution hat trick with stories on coal, lead and microplastics......»»
Researchers describe a more sustainable process to recycle biobased polycarbonates
A month ago, the European Union banned glitter. This action was part of an effort that aims to reduce the presence of microplastics in our environment by 30%. Waste plastics are a serious problem for our ecosystems, and the push for recycling plastic.....»»
Why Catching Fire is still the best Hunger Games movie ever
As The Hunger Games: Catching Fire turns 10, we look back at the film, which is not only the best in its saga but also the pinnacle of YA cinema......»»
Hurry! PS5 consoles are discounted in Walmart’s Black Friday sale
PlayStation 5 bundles that come with a copy of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III are on sale from Walmart for its Black Friday deals......»»
A not so silver lining: Microplastics found in clouds could affect the weather
From the depths of the seas to snow on mountains and even the air above cities, microplastics are turning up increasingly often. Now, in Environmental Science & Technology Letters, researchers have analyzed microplastics in clouds above mountains. Th.....»»
Microplastics come from everywhere—yes, that includes sex toys
As more research reveals how many microplastic particles humans are ingesting and absorbing in their bloodstreams, Duke and Appalachian State researchers led by Joana Sipe and Christine Hendren have examined a source for microplastic absorption many.....»»