Dust mites and sweat: What builds up on a mattress when it isn’t cleaned
We asked cleaning experts to tell us what builds up on a mattress that isn’t cleaned regularly.....»»
Researchers discover how atmospheric feldspar dust contributes to cloud formation
Feldspar is a ubiquitous mineral and makes up about half of the Earth's crust. In the Earth's atmosphere, feldspars play a surprisingly important role. Fine powder carried by air influences cloud formation. Water molecules adhere better to feldspar d.....»»
How to descale a Keurig with vinegar or a descaling agent
When scale builds up inside a Keurig, it might start more slowly and struggle to pour a cup of coffee. Use these easy steps to descale your coffee machine......»»
Elon Musk: SpaceX needs to build Starships as often as Boeing builds 737s
"Ship production needs to be roughly an order of magnitude higher than booster production." Enlarge / Ship 28, the Starship for SpaceX's next full-scale test flight, fires up one of its engines on December 29 in Texas. (credit: S.....»»
Apple issues second iOS 17.3, iPadOS 17.3 developer betas
Apple has moved on to the second generation of its current beta, providing developers iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 to test out on their iPhones and iPads.iOS 17Developers participating in the beta program can pick up the latest builds by visiting the App.....»»
The early universe was surprisingly filled with spiral galaxies, research suggests
If we could travel far beyond our galaxy, and look back upon the Milky Way, it would be a glorious sight. Luminous spirals stretching from a central core, with dust and nebulae scattered along the spiral edges. When you think about a galaxy, you prob.....»»
Scientists study ecological response of phytoplankton to nutrient deposition of Saharan dust
A new study, published in the scientific journal Frontiers in Marine Science, reports unprecedented evidence of ecological responses by calcifying phytoplankton to the deposition of nutrients provided by the Saharan dust......»»
Meet the infrared telescopes that paved the way for NASA"s Webb
The Webb telescope has opened a new window onto the universe, but it builds on missions going back 40 years, including Spitzer and the Infrared Astronomical Satellite......»»
Venezuela oil giant says 80 percent of oil spill cleaned up
Venezuela's state oil company said Thursday that an oil spill at a refinery on the country's western coastline was no longer "active" and that more than 80 percent of the affected area had been cleaned up......»»
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 will have better water resistance than its predecessor
ASUS has confirmed additional details about the upcoming ROG Phone 8 where it will come with IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. The post The ASUS ROG Phone 8 will have better water resistance than its predecessor appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Best mattress deals this week: Holiday savings are still up for grabs
Check out the latest mattress sales from Casper, Leesa, Layla, and other bed-in-a-box brands as of Dec. 19. UPDATE: Dec. 20, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EST This list has been updated to reflect the best mattress deals of the week. Featu.....»»
Apple releases developer beta firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max [U]
Update 12/19: AirPods 3 have received a firmware upgrade to build 6A317. The story from December 11 follows. Following the launch of the iOS 17.3 developer beta, Apple has seeded new builds of developer beta firmware for the AirPods line as we.....»»
Terabytes of TestFlight game betas from 2012 to 2015 leaked, and it"s not clear how
Terabytes of data sourced from Apple's TestFlight have been leaked online, with the data trove holding thousands of builds of iOS apps and games dated from 2012 to 2015.Apple TestFlightNamed the "Teraleak" due to its size, the giant data cache has be.....»»
A soldier"s iPhone stopped a bullet, saving his life
An Israeli soldier's life was saved by his iPhone when it stopped a bullet, so he and his fellow soldiers were gifted new ones by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Rabi Shai Graucher.iPhone 15The iPhone is rated against dust, water, and some extr.....»»
In a gym 250 miles above Earth, astronauts sweat for science
With the demands of gravity absent, astronauts must spend hours per day exercising to maintain the muscles they'll still need back on Earth......»»
Research finds Caribbean islands are uniquely susceptible to flash droughts
The word "drought" typically conjures images of parched soil, dust-swept prairies, depleted reservoirs, and dry creek beds, all the result of weeks or seasons of persistently dry atmospheric conditions......»»
Salesforce deepens Apple partnership with Apple Business Messaging and AR integration
Salesforce has announced three new ways that it is deepening its strategic partnership with Apple. The effort builds on a strategy that kicked off between the two companies in 2018. The first development is Salesforce integration with Apple Business.....»»
Apple releases developer beta firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max
Following the launch of iOS 17.3 developer beta, Apple has seeded new builds of developer beta firmware for the AirPods line as well. more….....»»
Apple doles out first tvOS 17.3 developer beta
Apple has handed out the first developer beta of tvOS 17.3 for testing, at the start of a new beta cycle.Developers who are involved with the beta can get the latest builds via the Apple Developer Center, or by updating any Apple TV set-top boxes tha.....»»
New comprehensive genome data on soil invertebrates provide insights into their biodiversity
With the "MetaInvert" project, scientists are providing extensive genomic data on 232 species of previously little-studied organisms. They are tiny, enormously diverse, and widespread in the soil: soil invertebrates such as springtails, horn mites, m.....»»
NASA"s EMIT instrument maps global airborne mineral dust
NASA'S EMIT mission, placed on the International Space Station to learn how dust storms on Earth warm or cool the planet, has created the first complete maps of the world's dust source regions, providing precise locations of 10 key minerals based on.....»»