Getting Inked Up? Thank Thomas Edison
Edison’s electric pen was designed for printing documents. But it’s still used today for tattooing Photo: Science Museum Group Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+P. Copy, Paste, Print. Or maybe skip that last step and don’t.....»»
The Queen of the Nürburgring, Sabine Schmitz, has died
A regular on Top Gear, the racing driver was loved by millions. Enlarge / Sabine Schmitz sitting in her car during a car parade at the Nürburgring race track in 2014. (credit: Thomas Frey/picture alliance via Getty Images) Sabine Schmitz, ra.....»»
Volkswagen Group wants six new European battery factories by 2030
It's moving to a single prismatic cell design in 2023 to drive down costs. Enlarge / Thomas Schmall, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Group for Technology, and CEO of Volkswagen Group Components. (credit: Volkswagen AG) Volkswa.....»»
Norman Foster, Virgil Abloh and more share their thoughts on the global impact of Covid-19
One year ago today, the World Health Organisation officially declared coronavirus a global pandemic. Twenty of the world's leading designers, including Thomas Heatherwick, Kelly Hoppen and Sevil Peach, gave us their views on how it has changed the wo.....»»
Twitter sues Texas AG to stop “retaliatory” content-moderation probe
Texas targeted Twitter because of protected content moderation, suit claims. Enlarge (credit: Thomas Trutschel / Getty Images) Twitter is suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, alleging a probe Paxton launched into its business is an act of.....»»
Researchers watch injectisome of gram-negative bacteria in action for the first time
For the first time, researchers have revealed the syringe-like type-III secretion system of Gram-negative bacteria in action. In the research study, published in Nature Communications, the group of Thomas Marlovits from the Centre for Structural Syst.....»»
Compression or strain—the material always expands
An international research team led by chemist Prof. Thomas Heine of TU Dresden has discovered a new two-dimensional material with unprecedented properties: regardless of whether it is strained or compressed, it always expands. This so-called half-aux.....»»
Plant outdoor lights by Thomas Bernstrand for Zero Lighting
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish designer Thomas Bernstrand has worked with local brand Zero Lighting to create Plant, a family of lights that was informed by outdoor plant life. Read more Dezeen Showroom: Swedish designer Thomas Bernstrand has work.....»»
Maryland school district places largest-ever order for electric buses
We might not be getting many EV mail trucks, but a lot of EV buses are on order. Enlarge / This is a Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school bus, built by Thomas Built Buses and equipped with an electric powertrain from Proterra. (credit: Daimler) This.....»»
17 black inventors who changed the tech world
Thomas Edison isn't the only inventor worthy of recognition. Here, we celebrate the Black inventors who changed the world with their ideas and dedication......»»
We now have new evidence that Richard III murdered the princes in the tower
New research lends credence to the account of Sir Thomas More. Enlarge / Vintage engraving (1876) depicting the murderers of the "Princes in the Tower": King Edward V and his younger brother Prince Richard, Duke of York. New evidence has emerge.....»»
LanzaJet inks deal with British Airways for 7500 tons of fuel low emission fuel additive per year
LanzaJet, the renewable jet fuel startup spun out from the longtime renewable and synthetic fuel manufacturer, LanzaTech, has inked a supply agreement with British Airways to supply the company with at least 7500 tons of fuel additive per yer. The de.....»»
Apple Car talks with Hyundai have "paused"
Hyundai had confirmed that it was in early talks with Apple to develop an electric car, before backing away from further comments when a subsequent report claimed a deal could be inked as early as March 2021......»»
Ori director calls Cyberpunk 2077, No Man"s Sky creators "snake oil salesmen"
Game designers who make big promises about upcoming titles only for consumers to be disappointed upon their release is something we're used to seeing. Thomas Mahler, Moon Studios founder and director of the Ori series, is sick of it and has branded t.....»»
Apple Will Invest $3.6 Billion In Kia Motors To Build An Apple Car, Claims Report
Apple is investing 4 trillion won ($3.6 billion) in Kia Motors in a collaboration to build an electric car. From a report: This is according to a report by Korean outlet DongA Ilbo, which claims a deal may get inked on February 17. According to the r.....»»
Hydrogen-producing enzyme protects itself against oxygen
An international research team from the Photobiotechnology Research Group at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) led by Professor Thomas Happe and the Laboratoire de Bioénergétique et Ingénierie des Protéines (CNRS) in Marseille has been able to get t.....»»
Windstream CEO “Skeptical” About Some RDOF Rural Broadband Funding Winners
Windstream CEO “Skeptical” About Some RDOF Rural Broadband Funding Winners Add Windstream CEO Tony Thomas to the list of those who have questioned whether some RDOF winners will be able to deploy the networks they committed to building at the le.....»»
Ford and Google partner up: Android Automotive OS comes to Ford and Lincoln, lots of data to go to Google
Google and Ford have inked a six-year partnership that will see the automaker using the tech giant’s expertise and products to bolster their cars and services. A major part of this collaboration includes the adoption of Google’s Android Automotiv.....»»
Hyundai executives "divided" over Apple Car partnership
Earlier this month, Hyundai confirmed that it was in talks with Apple concerning the future production of an autonomous electric car. The news—which claimed that a deal could be inked as early as March—sent Hyundai stock skyward......»»
Twitch’s Trump ban sustained after leaving office
Video-streaming account launched in 2019, faced first suspension in 2020. Enlarge / Photo illustration of the Twitch logo on a smartphone. (credit: Getty Images | Thomas Trutschel) On Wednesday, an automated alert about Twitch account bans inc.....»»
Thumb injury forces top gamer to retire at 25
Call of Duty gamer Thomas 'ZooMaa' Paparatto says he's stepping back from professional gaming......»»