Gorgeous rainbow-colored, stretchy film for distinguishing sugars
Rainbows and sugar may conjure up images of a certain leprechaun-branded breakfast cereal. But now, researchers in ACS Nano report a kaleidoscope-like film for telling different sweeteners apart that displayed multiple colors when stretched by hand......»»
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (April 5-7)
Looking for a good film to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these three underrated movies starring Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Maya Erskine, and more......»»
Astronomers detect potential "glory effect" on a hellish distant world for the first time
Potential signs of the rainbow-like "glory effect" have been detected on a planet outside our solar system. Glory are colorful concentric rings of light that occur only under peculiar conditions......»»
Utilizing palladium for addressing contact issues of buried oxide thin film transistors
A novel method that employs palladium to inject hydrogen into the deeply buried oxide-metal electrode contacts of amorphous oxide semiconductors (AOSs) storage devices, which reduces contact resistance, has been developed by scientists at Tokyo Tech......»»
A Predator/Planet of the Apes crossover movie needs to happen. Here’s why
Have you ever thought about a Predator/Planet of the Apes crossover film? We have, and we're sharing the five reasons why it should happen......»»
Apple home robots, Spatial Personas on Vision Pro, iOS 17.5 beta
Benjamin and Chance discuss the bizarre idea that Apple is interested in making a humanoid robot to help with household chores, as its “next big thing”. Also, Apple launches the first ever sports ‘film’ shot in Immersive Video, and releases S.....»»
If you have to watch one Netflix movie in April, stream this one
This classic crime film is just as good now as it was when it was first released. If you have to watch one Netflix movie this April, it should be this one......»»
What’s new on HBO and Max in April 2024
HBO and Max's April 2024 lineup includes Robert Downey Jr.'s new miniseries, The Sympathizer, and the Oscar-winning film, The Zone of Interest......»»
"Shear sound waves" provide the magic for linking ultrasound and magnetic waves
A team led by researchers from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science in Japan has succeeded in creating a strong coupling between two forms of waves—magnons and phonons—in a thin film. Importantly, they achieved this at room temperature, o.....»»
Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game keeps the cult film’s zaniness intact
Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game might just be the shake-up the asymmetrical horror genre needs......»»
Apple launches first ever Immersive Video sports film for Apple Vision Pro
Today, Apple is releasing its first ever sports film shot in Immersive Video format, which gives Apple Vision Pro users an engrossing 180-degree 3D video experience with Spatial Audio. The short film features highlights from the 2023 Major League.....»»
Caller ID of the sea: Novel method of simultaneous acoustic tagging provides insight into whale communication
For researchers studying the acoustic behavior of whales, distinguishing which animal is vocalizing is like a teacher trying to figure out which student responded first when the entire class is calling out the answer. This is because many of the tech.....»»
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and the philosophy of self, identity, and memory
The critically acclaimed film remains deeply relevant as it marks its 20th anniversary. Enlarge / Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind stars Jim Carrey in one of his most powerful dramatic roles. (credit: Focus Features).....»»
Like Immaculate with Sydney Sweeney? Then watch these 3 horror movies right now
If you enjoyed Sydney Sweeney's new film, Immaculate, then these are the three horror movies you should watch right now......»»
Like the Road House remake? Then watch these 3 action movies right now
If you like Jake Gyllenhaal's Road House, then watch these three action movies, including another 1980s film with Patrick Swayze and a great 2022 legacy sequel......»»
This stretchy electronic material hardens upon impact just like “oobleck”
Researchers likened material's structure to a big bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. Enlarge / This flexible and conductive material has “adaptive durability,” meaning it gets stronger when hit. (credit: Yue (Jessica) Wang).....»»
Unreal Engine just demoed ‘film-quality’ visuals running in real time
At the State of Unreal 2024, Unreal Engine revealed how its latest iteration will create densely detailed environments in real time......»»
Scientists find one of the most ancient stars that formed in another galaxy
The first generation of stars transformed the universe. Inside their cores, simple hydrogen and helium fused into a rainbow of elements. When these stars died, they exploded and sent these new elements across the universe. The iron running in your ve.....»»
3 underrated movies you need to watch in April 2024
From a steamy drama starring Zendaya to a bonkers action film with a Skarsgård brother and Bob from Bob's Burgers, these three April 2024 movies should be seen......»»
Hitting this stretchy, electronic material makes it tougher
Accidents happen every day, and if you drop your smartwatch, or it gets hit really hard, the device probably won't work anymore. But now, researchers report on a soft, flexible material with "adaptive durability," meaning it gets stronger when hit or.....»»
We’ve got a new trailer for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Verdict: Not mediocre
"Whatever you have to do, however long it takes, promise you will find your way home." Check out the latest trailer for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, starring Anya Taylor-Joy. We got the first trailer for the spinoff prequel film Furiosa.....»»