Controlling how "odd couple" surfaces and liquids interact
The wettability of a surface—whether drops of water or another liquid bead up or spread out when they come into contact with it—is a crucial factor in a wide variety of commercial and industrial applications, such as how efficiently boilers and c.....»»
Ultrafast lasers enable manipulation of polar order in a charge density wave at room temperature
Addressing the challenge of controlling electronic states in materials, the scientific community has been exploring innovative methods. Recently, researchers from Peking University, led by Professor Nanlin Wang, in collaboration with Professor Qiaome.....»»
ChatGPT for macOS now works with third-party apps, including Apple’s Xcode
OpenAI launched a native ChatGPT app for macOS earlier this year, which makes it easier for Mac users to interact with the company’s AI chatbot. Now OpenAI is releasing a huge update to ChatGPT on Mac, which adds integration with third-party apps......»»
Lego Horizon Adventures review: Sony’s mash-up is an odd but charming fit
Lego Horizon Adventures can't fully nail its odd assignment, but Sony's latest is still a light charmer for families......»»
3 sci-fi movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in November 2024
Max Winslow and the House of Secrets and a truly odd alien invasion film are among three sci-fi movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in November 2024......»»
Virtual fruity fly model can simulate sensory navigation
All animals, large or small, have to move at an incredible precision to interact with the world. Understanding how the brain controls movement is a fundamental question in neuroscience. For larger animals, this is challenging because of the complexit.....»»
I reviewed Garmin’s $1,000 Apple Watch Ultra competitor. It’s an odd one
The Garmin Fenix 8 is a $1,000 smartwatch trying to go toe-to-toe with the Apple Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch Ultra. But is it any good?.....»»
iOS 18.2 beta 3: Here’s everything new
Apple released iOS 18.2 beta 3 to developers today. It’s not as dramatic of an update as the first two betas, but there are a couple of changes worth pointing out. more….....»»
Research uncovers how barred owls interact with urban areas and why it matters
Novel research published in Ornithological Applications has revealed noteworthy insights into how barred owls (Strix varia) interact with urban environments, with implications for both wildlife conservation and urban planning......»»
Scientists unlock mechanisms of liquid-repellent surfaces
Griffith University scientists have made significant strides in understanding and controlling liquid interactions on tiny, advanced surfaces, a breakthrough that could impact a wide range of industries, from self-cleaning materials to medical devices.....»»
Strategies for CISOs navigating hybrid and multi-cloud security
In this Help Net Security interview, Alex Freedland, CEO at Mirantis, discusses the cloud security challenges that CISOs need to tackle as multi-cloud and hybrid environments become the norm. He points out the expanded attack surfaces, the importance.....»»
Researchers discover genetic reason for the red, yellow and orange bills of Australian finches
What gives an Australian finch its brilliantly colored red, yellow or orange bill? A major new study has uncovered the genetic switches controlling these distinctive colors, revealing a key piece in the puzzle of how animals develop their coloration......»»
Controlling skyrmions at room-temperature in 2D topological spin structure technology
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has, for the first time in the world, generated and controlled skyrmions at room temperature in two-dimensional (2D) materials. This achievement reduces power consumption compared to tradi.....»»
Odd Jayy Talks LLM Companion Bots
Jorvon Moss has been working on multiple versions of his wearable robots, and finally made some good moves towards making his dream a reality. His Maker Faire Bay Area talk covers everything from getting started to advanced tips for companion bots......»»
New Samsung Galaxy S25 case leaks hint at the designs for all three phones
With a couple of months still to go to the expected launch of the Galaxy S25, the leaks are continuing......»»
NBA reopens investigation into Jaxson Hayes after video surfaces of him and ex-girlfriend in 2021
NBA reopens investigation into Jaxson Hayes after video surfaces of him and ex-girlfriend in 2021.....»»
‘Just like that it’s stolen’: This Tampa couple’s home was snatched by fraudsters in highly common deed scam
‘Just like that it’s stolen’: This Tampa couple’s home was snatched by fraudsters in highly common deed scam.....»»
Kuo: Cheaper ‘Apple Vision’ headset delayed beyond 2027
According to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple has delayed its plans to release a more affordable Apple Vision headset in 2025. It’ll take a couple extra years now. more….....»»
After their son came out, this conservative Christian couple went into a closet of their own
After their son came out, this conservative Christian couple went into a closet of their own.....»»
Door County couple takes their boat on 11-month, 6,600-mile America"s Great Loop journey
Door County couple takes their boat on 11-month, 6,600-mile America"s Great Loop journey.....»»
Apple launches new iPhone 14 service program for ‘Rear Camera Issue’
Apple today has launched a new service program for iPhone 14 Plus models, where a ‘very small percentage’ of devices may show no rear camera preview. This is the first iPhone service program in a couple years, with the last one being in 2021 wher.....»»