Es Devlin constructs Brit Awards stage like rainbow-coloured maze
Glowing, zigzagging volumes were layered to form the labyrinthine backdrop of the 2021 Brit Awards, courtesy of set designer Es Devlin. Read more Glowing, zigzagging volumes were layered to form the labyrinthine backdrop of the 2021 Brit Awa.....»»
U.S. awards $110 million to reduce wildlife car collisions
There are more than 1 million wildlife vehicle collisions in the U.S. with large animals like deer that cost more than $8 billion annually......»»
Apple Podcasts awards Julia Louis-Dreyfus with Show of the Year for Wiser Than Me series
Apple Podcasts has honored renowned podcaster Julia Louis-Dreyfus with its coveted Show of the Year award for 2023. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who took on the role of Elaine in the little-known TV sitcom Seinfeld, finally reached her full potential in 2.....»»
Chemists create organic molecules in a rainbow of colors that could be useful as organic light-emitting diodes
Chains of fused carbon-containing rings have unique optoelectronic properties that make them useful as semiconductors. These chains, known as acenes, can also be tuned to emit different colors of light, which makes them good candidates for use in org.....»»
Saudi Arabia says "absolutely not" to oil phase down at COP28
Saudi Arabia's energy minister has slammed the door shut to agreeing to phase down fossil fuels at the UN's COP28 climate talks, setting the stage for difficult negotiations in Dubai......»»
Payment controversy over "The Elephant Whisperers" provokes questions about documentary storytelling
Months after the Indian film The Elephant Whisperers won the Oscar for Best Documentary Short at the Academy Awards this past March, the mahout (elephant rider or caretaker) couple Bomman and Bellie at the center of the film filed a legal notice......»»
COP28: 7 food and agriculture innovations needed to protect the climate and feed a rapidly growing world
For the first time ever, food and agriculture took center stage at the annual United Nations climate conference in 2023......»»
What happens in Vega didn’t stay in Vega, as key rocket parts went missing
There's a valuable payload riding on the final Vega rocket launch. Enlarge / A Vega rocket rides a column of exhaust from its solid-fueled first stage, kicking off a mission to deliver 12 small satellites into orbit. (credit: ES.....»»
The Game Awards 2023: how to watch and what to expect
We've rounded up everything you need to know if you plan on tuning into The Game Awards 2023 live......»»
A bitter pill: Amazon calls on rival SpaceX to launch Internet satellites
Jeff Bezos' rivalry with Elon Musk takes a back seat to Amazon's launch dilemma. Enlarge / A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a reused booster stage and payload fairing is seen rolling out to its launch pad in Florida before a missio.....»»
Google Play Reveals the Best Apps & Games of 2023
Heavyweights such as ChatGPT and Spotify bagged awards. The post Google Play Reveals the Best Apps & Games of 2023 appeared first on Phandroid. With the year drawing to a close, we’re bound to see tons of compilation lists and “.....»»
Nikola Tesla’s historic Wardenclyffe lab site at risk after devastating fire
The crowdfunded Tesla Science Center has launched a new fundraiser to repair the damage. Enlarge / Nikola Tesla's Wardenclyffe plant on Long Island circa 1902 in partial stage of completion. (credit: Public domain) Back.....»»
Scientists determine how to properly feed rainbow trout
Scientists from the RUDN University and colleagues from Iran have determined the optimal dosage of a popular dietary supplement for rainbow trout. Exceeding it not only negates a positive effect, but can cause harm to the health of the fish. Results.....»»
De Niro accuses Apple of censoring his speech honoring Martin Scorsese
Robert De Niro says that Apple or the Gotham Awards cut a political segment including criticisms of Donald Trump out of his teleprompter copy of a speech — so he read the rest from his phone.Actor Robert De Niro presented Martin Scorsese with the G.....»»
More than a meteorite: New clues about the demise of dinosaurs
What wiped out the dinosaurs? A meteorite plummeting to Earth is only part of the story, a new study suggests. Climate change triggered by massive volcanic eruptions may have ultimately set the stage for the dinosaur extinction, challenging the tradi.....»»
Best Mac Cyber Monday 2023 deals: Mac mini $499, M2 Pro MacBook Pro, more
Cyber Monday is ushering in discounts across just about everything Apple sells, but Macs are one particular highlight. Everything from the latest M3 MacBook Pros to last year’s devices and more are taking the stage, including desktop machines and s.....»»
Best Mac Black Friday 2023 deals: M3 MacBooks from $1,449, Mac Studio, more
Black Friday is ushering in discounts across just about everything Apple sells, but Macs are one particular highlight. Everything from the latest M3 MacBook Pros to last year’s devices and more are taking the stage, including desktop machines and s.....»»
Rocket Report: Beyond Gravity to study fairing reuse; North Korea launches satellite
"I conclude the objects are the spy satellite and the rocket upper stage." Enlarge / Thirty-three engines fired to power the Super Heavy booster and Starship rocket into the sky. (credit: Stephen Clark / Ars Technica) We.....»»
SpaceX tracking camera shows Starship stage separation up close
Filming on Saturday, a SpaceX tracking camera captured the moment its Starship spacecraft achieved its first successful separation from the Super Heavy booster......»»
Study finds female academics less likely to win prizes, even when the award is named after a woman
A new study shows that female academics are significantly underrepresented in winning academic prizes and having awards named after them......»»
Best Mac Black Friday 2023 deals: M3 MacBooks from $1,449, M2 Mac mini $449, more
Black Friday is ushering in discounts across just about everything Apple sells, but Macs are one particular highlight. Everything from the latest M3 MacBook Pros to last year’s devices and more are taking the stage, including desktop machines and s.....»»