Glass nanopore pulls DNA like spaghetti through a needle
DNA sequencing has become so common, few realize how hard it is to even extract a single molecule of DNA from a biological sample......»»
Stellantis pulls out of CES tech expo, citing UAW strike, cost savings
Stellantis has used the world's largest technology show to unveil EV concepts such as the Ram 1500 Revolution pickup and Chrysler Airflow crossover......»»
Up to a billion birds collide with glass buildings every year, but architecture has solutions
At least 1,000 birds were killed in one day in early October, when they collided with a single Chicago building, McCormick Place—the largest convention center in North America. A paradigm of architectural modernism, McCormick Place was built in sta.....»»
How "The Fall of the House of Usher"s opening song revealed its final twist
With one Pink Floyd needle drop, Netflix's "The Fall of the House of Usher" foreshadows its link to Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Cask of Amontillado." The Fall of the House of Usher throws so many gruesome deaths and Edgar Allan Poe refer.....»»
From Donna Summer to creaking floorboards: How sound shapes "Fair Play"
"Fair Play" director Chloe Domont explains how elements of her film's score — including a Donna Summer needle drop — build tension. When it comes to sound, Fair Play starts with a banger and ends with a bang.The corporate thriller from writ.....»»
AMD pulls graphics driver after “Anti-Lag+” triggers Counter-Strike 2 bans
Apex Legends also among the games affected by overzealous DLL alterations. Enlarge / The red eyes represent the mark of VAC for Anti-Lag+ players. (credit: Valve) AMD has taken down the latest version of its AMD Adrenali.....»»
A Soggy Mission to Sniff Out a Greenhouse Gas "Bomb" in the High Arctic
A needle-like tower, hung with sensors, "sniffs" the air above the Arctic circle for signs of catastrophic thaw in the sodden ground below......»»
High mountains, high diversity: For how long have the Andes controlled South America"s biodiversity?
With the aid of stable hydrogen isotopes in volcanic glass, an international research team, including Senckenberg geoscientist Prof. Dr. Andreas Mulch, has studied the uplift history of the Andes Plateau. In their study, published in the journal Proc.....»»
Hands-on with UAG’s rugged cases for the iPhone 15 line [Video]
The iPhone 15 is out in customers hands, and it hasn’t taken long for some increased concerns about frame damage and the back glass on the phones. To keep your iPhone safe for the long run, you’ll need a case, and Urban Armor Gear has a massive c.....»»
Drop test shows iPhone 15 Pro Max glass no more fragile than other premium phones
Scientific drop testing shows that iPhone 15 Pro Max glass is no more fragile — or more durable — than other premium phones.[YouTube/Allstate]Consumer drop testing for shock value or entertainent after major smartphone releases is a common sight.....»»
Apple advancing all-glass iPhone with wrap-around display technology
Apple's future iPhone may have a wrap-around display, while also sporting an all-glass — and perhaps port-less — enclosure for a smooth exterior appearance.An early render of a round iPhone based on earlier patent filings. Apple's design choices.....»»
Apple wants an iPhone to charge other devices through the screen glass
Future iPhone models may not only allow for wirelessly charging other devices, but be able to do so through the front display, instead of the back of the phone.Future iPhones could potentially charge accessories resting on the displayPreviously, the.....»»
"Our Flag Means Death" creator David Jenkins breaks down that pivotal mermaid scene
David Jenkins, creator of "Our Flag Means Death," discusses Stede and Ed's mermaid-filled reunion — and a critical Kate Bush needle drop. How do you stage a pivotal reunion between two star-crossed lovers? If you're Our Flag Means Death, you.....»»
Precise genome engineering and protein activity profiling uncover new cancer drug targets
Searching for new ways to block the growth of cancer cells is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Tumor cells rely on thousands of proteins to function, but only a few of those proteins can be precisely targeted by drugs to treat cancer safely a.....»»
New process 3D prints glass microstructures at low temperature with fast curing
Using ultraviolet light instead of extremely high temperatures, a team of Georgia Tech researchers has developed a new approach for 3D printing small glass lenses and other structures that would be useful for medical devices and research applications.....»»
This HP gaming PC just had its price slashed from $830 to only $530
The HP Victus 15L gaming desktop, the perfect starter PC for gamers, is currently on sale from HP with a $300 discount that pulls its price down to just $530......»»
Sea glass, a treasure formed from trash, is on the decline as single-use plastic takes over
When you stroll along a beach, you may look down and spot colorful bits of worn glass mixed in with the sand. But the little treasures you've found actually began as discarded trash......»»
Possible Honda NSX successor to debut as EV at Japan Mobility Show
A possible all-electric successor to the NSX supercar will headline Honda's booth at next month's Japan Mobility Show as it pulls the wraps on three world premieres......»»
Making a femtosecond laser out of glass
Is it possible to make a femtosecond laser entirely out of glass? That's the rabbit hole that Yves Bellouard, head of EPFL's Galatea Laboratory, went down after years of spending hours—and hours—aligning femtosecond lasers for lab experiments......»»
iPhone 15 Pro Max back glass cracks within seconds in new durability test [Video]
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max feature an all-new chassis design made out of what Apple says is grade 5 titanium. A drop test video yesterday raised early concerns about the durability of this new design, particularly as related to the new c.....»»
Unraveling the mysteries of glassy liquids
Glass, despite its apparent transparency and rigidity, is a complex and intriguing material. When a liquid is cooled to form a glass, its dynamics slows down significantly, resulting in its unique properties......»»