Did Death Cheat Stephen Hawking of a Nobel Prize?
"Did death cheat Stephen Hawking of a Nobel Prize?" asks the New York Times: When the iconic physicist died on March 14, 2018, data was already in hand that could confirm an ominous and far-reaching prediction he had made more than four decades befo.....»»
DJI’s 2022 drone contest offers record prize pool
Leading drone maker DJI has teamed up with SkyPixel for their eighth annual photo and video contest, which this year comes with a record prize pool......»»
Grass puffer fish may communicate with each other using a non-toxic version of their deadly toxin
A delicacy in Japanese cuisine, puffer fish (fugu) also contain a lethal toxin. Improperly prepared puffer fish can cause the person eating it to experience food poisoning and a swift death. Such a terrible event can happen because the fish's liver a.....»»
Oil and gas emissions up to three times what is reported: monitor
Planet-heating emissions from oil and gas production could be three times higher than reported, according to a satellite monitoring project launched Wednesday that the UN chief said made it harder to "cheat"......»»
Four common misconceptions about quantum physics
Quantum mechanics, the theory which rules the microworld of atoms and particles, certainly has the X factor. Unlike many other areas of physics, it is bizarre and counter-intuitive, which makes it dazzling and intriguing. When the 2022 Nobel prize in.....»»
US Department of Defense uses CHIPS Act funding to overcome technological "valley of death"
With the passing of the CHIPS and Science Act, the US Department of Defense has kick-started its 'Microelectronics Commons', according to a press release dated November 4 from the Department of Defense. It is described as a national network that will.....»»
Oculus co-founder makes a VR headset that can literally kill you
Sword Art Online inspires Palmer Luckey to put explosive charges on a Quest Pro. Enlarge / Looks comfortable... (credit: Palmer Luckey) The idea that dying in a video game or simulation could cause your death in real lif.....»»
The mysteries of the astronaut biome
How might space travel change the human microbiome, which is linked to so many ailments? Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Space poses some massive dangers for humans, from black holes to the heat death of t.....»»
Sophia Muirhead Is IEEE’s Next Executive Director
Sophia “Sophie” Muirhead is the IEEE’s next executive director and chief operating officer. She is the first woman to hold the position. She is set to start her new job on 1 January, succeeding Stephen Welby. Muirhead has been the IEEE’s gen.....»»
"Click" chemistry may help treat dogs with bone cancer, study finds
In September, researchers from California and Denmark were awarded a Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their development of "click" chemistry, a process in which molecules snap together like LEGO, making them a potentially more efficient transportation de.....»»
Researchers explore the role of congregations in racial justice
A trio of University of Arkansas at Little Rock investigators are exploring the role that Little Rock congregations play in faith-based, racial justice efforts, including the response of congregations after the 2020 death of George Floyd......»»
Burglars steal more gold when the price is high—new research
Are criminals rational? In his groundbreaking work of 1968, Gary Becker argued that they are. The American economist, who would go on to win the Nobel prize in economics in 1992, theorized that individuals engage in crime only if the returns are grea.....»»
Stellantis issues ‘do not drive" warning for 276,000 vehicles with defective Takata airbags after 2 deaths
A third death is suspected by Stellantis. Models cited in the airbag warning are 2005-10 Dodge Magnums, Chargers, Challengers and Chrysler 300s......»»
More rain on the way as Philippine storm death toll hits 150
The death toll from a powerful storm that triggered flooding and landslides across the Philippines has reached 150, disaster officials said Thursday, as more rain was forecast in some of the hardest-hit areas......»»
Has the iconic Western red cedar reached a tipping point?
Six years have passed since Bruce Albert witnessed the sudden, inexplicable death of a dozen Western red cedars on his property......»»
Apple Watch helps 81-year-old call 911 after falling while alone: ‘I just can’t rave enough about it’
Apple Watch rescue stories aren’t always life of death situations. Sometimes you just find yourself in a precarious situation and need a little help, which is what happened to an 81-year-old Minnesota man just three weeks after buying his first Ap.....»»
US senator seeks antitrust review of apartment price-setting software
Senate committee chair wants FTC to examine software sold by Texas-based RealPage. Enlarge (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story n.....»»
RIP Google Hangouts, Google’s last, best chance to compete with iMessage
Today Google realizes it needs to fight iMessage, but it's 8 years too late. Enlarge Today, November 1, 2022, Google Hangouts is scheduled for death. The phone app has been individually booting people off the service si.....»»
The ghostly remnants of a dead star captured in stunning image
The ghostly Vela supernova remnant is located 800 light-years away and was created by the death of a star around 11,000 years ago......»»
The Spooky Science of How Undead Spores Reanimate
These cells—and the way they reawaken—can tell biologists quite a lot about life, death, and the gray zone in between......»»
Get Sky Stream and Netflix from just £26 a month
TL;DR: An 18-month subscription to Sky Entertainment and Netflix is available from £26 a month for a limited time.Could this be the death of the satellite dish? It certainly looks that way, because Sky Stream is here to stay.Sky Stream offers u.....»»