Dominant style stifled innovation in 19th century seascapes
Long into the 19th century, seascapes were considered an expression of patriotism. Artists who painted in a 17th century style were valued more. This tradition stifled innovation in the genre, Cécile Bosman has concluded. She will defend her Ph.D. t.....»»
Live talk Wednesday at noon: Startups and innovation in personal transportation
Michigan Central Station COO Carolina Pluszczynski will join Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Staff Reporter Michael Martinez......»»
Innovation and Inclusivity: 3D-Printed Prosthetics for Mountain Biking — Together We Ride APS
At Maker Faire Rome (coming up October 25–27), innovation and inclusivity often go hand in hand, and one project that truly embodies these values is Together We Ride APS. This team, comprised of 3D designers, mountain bike athletes, and prosthetic.....»»
Analyzing economic activity in a growing city: Insights from 19th century Paris
Researchers have just published their findings on the analysis of economic activities over a century of urban growth in the city of Paris......»»
How crypto bros wrested Flappy Bird from its creator
Decadelong trademark fight culminates in new game hinting at "Web3 innovation." Enlarge / Imagine owning one of those funky birds as an NFT! (credit: Flappy Bird Twitter/X) Fans of ultra-viral mobile gaming hit Flappy Bi.....»»
Get back to the office, Amazon tells its workers
Amazon has told its employees to come to the office five days a week as it seeks to end the hybrid working style brought in as a result of the pandemic......»»
Cloud as stumbling block for the propagation of the Southern Annular Mode
The Southern Annular Mode (SAM), with an iconic dipolar zonal wind pattern centered around the axis of the storm track, is the most dominant mode of variability orchestrating the weather and wind from the subtropics to the poles. Its origin, maintena.....»»
James Cameron’s next movie after his Avatar sequels might surprise you
James Cameron is leaving Pandora for the first time this century to direct a new film about the atomic bomb blasts in Japan......»»
Deals: Official Apple iPhone 16 Camera Control cases down at $42, AirPods Pro 2 $60 off, iPad Air, and much more
Now just five days away from iPhone 16 deliveries kicking off, we are here to make sure all of the best deals on accessories are front and center. We spotted some early launch offers today on Spigen’s new iPod Classic-style iPhone 16 Pro Case and t.....»»
iOS 18 dark icons: why do some app icons not change color?
With iOS 18, Apple lets you customize the app icons on your iPhone and iPad. You can choose between light mode, dark mode, or tinted style appearance for your icons. However, when you choose dark mode icons, you may notice that not all of your ic.....»»
How to View the ‘Comet of the Century’ C/2023 A3
September will see the appearance of C/2023 A3, also known as Tsuchinshan–ATLAS, that has traveled for tens of thousands of years through the solar system......»»
Cyber insurance set for explosive growth
Cyber insurance is poised for exponential growth over the coming decade, but it remains a capital-intensive peril that requires structural innovation, according to CyberCube. The mid-range projection suggests that the US standalone cyber insurance ma.....»»
New CUKTECH power banks deliver incredible charging speed with a touch of style
New CUKTECH power banks deliver incredible charging speed with a touch of style.....»»
Observational study supports century-old theory that challenges the Big Bang
A Kansas State University engineer recently published results from an observational study in support of a century-old theory that directly challenges the validity of the Big Bang theory......»»
Report recommends "highly ambitious enterprise" to create UK microbiome biobank
CABI has played a leading role in the creation of a new report, facilitated by the National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC), which is calling for a "highly ambitious enterprise" to create a microbiome biobank that will contribute significantly to t.....»»
Corn-shaped seed pellets to boost habitat for monarchs, bees
Crop fields are low in biodiversity, but farmers may soon be part of the solution thanks to a Cornell innovation that allows growers to use corn or other crop seed planting machines to plant strips of milkweed or wildflowers next to their fields......»»
Century-old experiment secures beer and whiskey"s future
Thanks to an experiment started before the Great Depression, researchers have pinpointed the genes behind the remarkable adaptability of barley, a key ingredient in beer and whiskey. These insights could ensure the crop's continued survival amidst ra.....»»
Endangered species rebounds in California a century after being wiped out
All on its own, an endangered species is making a fierce comeback in California, newly published state wildlife data show......»»
Private astronauts on daring trek ahead of historic spacewalk
A private crew set out on an audacious orbital expedition Tuesday, journeying deeper into the cosmos than any humans in half a century as they prepare for the first ever spacewalk by non-professional astronauts......»»
Thanks to humans, Salish Sea waters are too noisy for resident orcas to hunt successfully
The Salish Sea—the inland coastal waters of Washington and British Columbia—is home to two unique populations of fish-eating orcas, the northern resident and the southern resident orcas. Human activity over much of the 20th century, including red.....»»
Whales are recovering from near extinction, but industrial fishing around Antarctica competes for their sole food source
The Southern Ocean encircling Antarctica is the world's largest feeding ground for baleen whales—species like humpbacks that filter tiny organisms from seawater for food. In the 20th century, whalers killed roughly 2 million large whales in the Sou.....»»