Could the blueprint for life have been generated in asteroids?
Using new analyses, scientists have just found the last two of the five informational units of DNA and RNA that had yet to be discovered in samples from meteorites. While it is unlikely that DNA could be formed in a meteorite, this discovery demonstr.....»»
AI, computation, and the folds of life: Supercomputers help train a software tool for the protein modeling community
Form follows function, and this is especially true for life's building blocks—proteins. The folds and shape of molecular proteins reveal their function in supporting life......»»
If you have to watch one Netflix movie in August, stream this one
This Netflix movie about a real-life celebrated figure was divisive when it was released late last year, but it's worth watching even now......»»
NASA just shut down a planetary defense mission that tracks asteroids. Now what?
Launched in 2011, NASA's NEOWISE mission operated in Earth's orbit until late last week. It detected more than 3,000 near-Earth objects or NEOs—asteroids or comets whose orbits can bring them close to Earth, even with the possibility of a collision.....»»
At its core, life is all about play—just look at the animal kingdom
At Cambridge University Library, along with all the books, maps and manuscripts, there's a child's drawing that curators have titled "The Battle of the Fruit and Vegetable Soldiers.".....»»
The biggest-ever sample of core material from Earth"s mantle could have valuable clues into the origins of life
If you were to slice through it, you would see the Earth is divided into distinct layers. On top is the relatively thin crust where we live. Beneath that is the 2,900 km thick mantle layer. Then, enclosed within the mantle is the innermost metallic c.....»»
The Anker Soundcore has a 24-hour playtime for only $24
The Anker Soundcore Bluetooth speaker with a 24-hour battery life and an IPX5 waterproof rating is on sale from Amazon for only $24, but you have to hurry......»»
These exceptional Sony wireless headphones are over 40% off today
The Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones with active noise cancellation and a 30-hour battery life are a steal at their discounted price of $198 from Amazon......»»
The Physics of Cold Water May Have Jump-Started Complex Life
When seawater gets cold, it gets viscous. This fact could explain how single-celled ocean creatures became multicellular when the planet was frozen during “Snowball Earth,” according to experiments......»»
Archaeologists conduct first "space excavation" on ISS and discover surprising quirks of zero-G life
New results from the first archaeological fieldwork conducted in space show the International Space Station is a rich cultural landscape where crew create their own "gravity" to replace Earth's, and adapt module spaces to suit their needs......»»
Former Xbox head credits Apple watch with life-saving low heart rate alerts
Veteran tech executive Peter Moore credits his Apple Watch with an alert that ended up saving his life, resulting in the implantation of a pacemaker to regulate his heartbeat.Tech and sports exec Peter Moore is alive and well, thanks to his Apple Wat.....»»
Nova Launcher, savior of cruft-filled Android phones, is on life support
Nova Launcher feels the "massive" layoffs at the firm that acquired it in 2022. Enlarge (credit: Nova Launcher) Back in July 2022, when mobile app metrics firm Branch acquired the popular and well-regarded Nova Launcher.....»»
135-million-year-old marine crocodile sheds light on Cretaceous life
An international team of scientists, including researchers from Germany and the UK, have described a new species of ancient marine crocodile, Enalioetes schroederi. Enalioetes lived in the shallow seas that covered much of Germany during the Cretaceo.....»»
‘We’re all Borderlands:’ Jamie Lee Curtis and Randy Pitchford on adapting the game for the big screen
In an interview with Digital Trends, Jamie Lee Curtis and Randy Pitchford spoke about Borderlands and how they brought the spirit of the video game to life......»»
This Vision Pro emulator brings Nintendo’s Virtual Boy back to life
Emulator apps have started filling the App Store this year. There’s no shortage of options for playing classic games on your iOS devices. However, the new VirtualFriend app has earned a special place in my heart. It’s a Vision Pro emulator that b.....»»
Therabody Smart Goggles are on sale — what are they?
Struggling to sleep? The Therabody Smart Goggles could change your life for the better and they're currently on sale at Best Buy right now......»»
Gaia data shows hundreds of tiny moons orbiting around asteroids
New data about binary asteroids comes from ESA's Gaia mission, a space-based telescope which has spotted new potential moons around 350 asteroids......»»
Bose QuietComfort headphones are $100 off right now
The Bose QuietComfort wireless headphones with active noise cancellation and a 24-hour battery life are down to only $249 from Amazon after a $100 discount......»»
Here’s a very, very detailed look at Black Ops 6’s zombies mode
Treyarch published a very extensive post on all the changes coming to Black Ops 6's zombies mode, including some long-requested quality-of-life updates......»»
The Dell XPS 13 is finally on sale again
The Dell XPS 13 hasn't been on sale much lately but that's all change today. Here's why you want it in your life......»»
How headphones are helping people with sensory needs live a calmer life
For people with sensory needs such as the neurodivergent or those with ADHD, the sounds of the world can be excruciating. Here's how headphones can help......»»