For the strongest disc golf throws, it’s all in the thumbs
Amateur players got the best results by placing thumbs about 3 centimeters from the outer edge. When Zachary Lindsey, a physicist at Berry College in Georgia, decided to run an ex.....»»
Physicist probes causes of life-shortening "dwell fatigue" in titanium
"Dwell fatigue" is a phenomenon that can occur in titanium alloys when held under stress, such as a jet engine's fan disc during takeoff. This peculiar failure mode can initiate microscopic cracks that drastically reduce a component's lifetime......»»
Take that! Octopuses caught on camera vigorously throwing debris at each other
It's the first time this kind of throwing behavior has been reported in octopuses. A female octopus throws debris that hits a male attempting to mate with her. The material thrown is silt, vigor is high, and thrower’s.....»»
NASA leaves its Artemis I rocket exposed to winds above design limits
NASA likely to begin inspections of the rocket and spacecraft later today. Enlarge / The upper part of the Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft likely faced the strongest wind gusts on Thursday morning. (credit: Tr.....»»
10 most powerful X-Men villains, ranked from weakest to strongest
Marvel's X-Men have faced some of the most powerful supervillains in the history of comic books, including mutants Magneto, Apocalypse, and the Dark Phoenix......»»
Exploring the use of biostimulants within the Georgia golf industry
Golf course superintendents are often under pressure to maintain high-quality turf. Such demand entails use of inputs, which can include biostimulants that are often marketed as a way of combating plant stress and improving turf quality. However, the.....»»
When it comes to addressing global climate impacts, who should pay?
In 2016, Tropical Storm Winston hit the Pacific island of Fiji as the strongest recorded storm ever to make landfall in the Southern Hemisphere. It left $1.4 billion in damage, 131,000 people homeless and 44 dead......»»
6 new Netflix releases that’ll have everyone obsessed next week
Netflix throws so much content at us from one week to the next that, sometimes, our regular curated preview of upcoming Netflix releases can feel a little like that fan-favorite bit on Saturday Night Live — the one where Stefon was always talki.....»»
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II disc contains just 70MB of data, requiring 150GB download
A Twitter account cataloging the on-disc contents of retail games has revealed that the PlayStation 5 disc for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II contains only 70MB of data. To make things worse, the game – launching this week – requires a 150GB dow.....»»
Cursed to Golf beginner’s guide: 8 tips and tricks
From spinning your shots to using your Ace Cards properly, there are tons of skills to master in Cursed to Golf. Here are a few tips to aid you on your journey......»»
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’s physical disc doesn’t actually include the game
If you buy a physical edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, you'll still need to download the full game digitally......»»
How do you solve a problem like a proton? Smash it, then build it back with machine learning
Protons are tiny yet they carry a lot of heft. They inhabit the center of every atom in the universe and play a critical role in one of the strongest forces in nature......»»
What"s in your future? "Fortune tellers" paper game helps children acquire fine motor and language skills
Making "fortune tellers"—a folded paper game children hold on their fingers and thumbs and practice counting and "telling fortunes" with—has been a time-treasured craft and play activity for generations across cultures......»»
Marvel’s most powerful mutants, ranked from weakest to strongest
There are plenty of mutants in the world of Marvel Comics, but the most powerful of them, from Apocalypse to Phoenix, are capable of changing the world......»»
‘Hey Google’ isn’t working on some Pixel Buds Pro
If you have a pair of Pixel Buds Pro and Google has gone AWOL on your voice commands, you aren’t alone. As reported by 9to5Google, dozens of reports have popped up on social media and across the internet from Pixel Buds Pro owners who have disc.....»»
Toyota GR Corolla Finally Arrives, Does 0-60 in 5.4 Seconds
With a starting price of $35,900, the GR Corolla is a strong competitor to cars like the Subaru WRX STI, Honda Civic Type R, and Volkswagen Golf R The post Toyota GR Corolla Finally Arrives, Does 0-60 in 5.4 Seconds appeared first on The News Wheel......»»
2022 Volkswagen Golf R Review: Hot Hatch Heaven
Aiming to eclipse the GTI as VW's most enthusiast-friendly car, the Golf R pairs performance with all-wheel drive and daily usability. Is this hot hatch heaven? Aimi.....»»
New laboratory to explore the quantum mysteries of nuclear materials
Replete with tunneling particles, electron wells, charmed quarks and zombie cats, quantum mechanics takes everything Sir Isaac Newton taught about physics and throws it out the window......»»
T-Mobile keeps lead for mobile performance; Spectrum wins fastest broadband in Ookla report
Ookla has released its fall report for US mobile and fixed broadband Internet speeds. Continuing its lead in mobile performance, T-Mobile had download speeds almost 2x faster than AT&T and Verizon, plus the strongest consistency and 5G availability......»»
Daily deals Oct. 14: AirPods for $90, $30 off iPad, 39% off Apple TV 4K, more
Friday's best deals include Garmin Approach Golf GPS Watch for $349, $200 off Neato D10 robot vacuum, 43-inch 4K Amazon Fire TV for $300, and much more.Best deals October 14AppleInsider checks online stores daily to uncover discounts and offers on ha.....»»
Deals: OG AirPods Pro fall to $140, Alpine Loop Apple Watch band first discount, more
Following up all of the fall Prime Day savings, we’re moving on to focus on Thursday’s best deals. This time around, you’ll find Apple’s original AirPods Pro with MagSafe charging down at $140 in a refurbished sale, as well as the first disc.....»»