Handwritten example of famous Einstein equation gets $1.2M
A letter written by Albert Einstein in which he writes out his famous E = mc2 equation has sold at auction for more than $1.2 million, about three times more than it was expected to get, Boston-based RR Auction said Friday......»»
Discovery of chikungunya virus"s "invisibility shield" may lead to vaccines or treatments
Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have found that the virus responsible for chikungunya fever can spread directly from cell to cell—perhaps solving the longstanding mystery of how the virus, now emerging as a major health threat, c.....»»
Threat from climate change to some of India"s sacred pilgrimage sites is reshaping religious beliefs
The famous pilgrimage site of Kedarnath, located in the central Himalayas of India, is believed to be a sacred land. It has been referred to as "deva bhumi," or the "land of the gods," for centuries......»»
Two new Australian mammal species just discovered, and they are very small
You probably know about the Tasmanian devil. You might even know about its smaller, less-famous relative, the spotted-tailed quoll......»»
Interdisciplinary team studies decomposition effects on soil
Forensic researchers at UT Knoxville's famous Anthropological Research Facility, popularly known as the "Body Farm," have made headlines for decades in their discoveries of what happens to human bodies after death. Now, a multidisciplinary team—eng.....»»
The Last Voyage of the Demeter review: Dracula by way of Alien
Adapting just a few pages of Bram Stoker's novel, The Last Voyage of the Demeter puts an entertaining new spin on the most famous vampire of them all, Dracula......»»
Getting protein factories to run—How deubiquitinating enzymes moonlight as Fubi proteases
The small protein ubiquitin is particularly famous for marking proteins for degradation but it has also been shown to regulate virtually all cellular processes. In parallel to the ubiquitin system various other ubiquitin-like modifiers have evolved,.....»»
The fast, furious and brutally short life of an African male lion
The death of a lion in Kenya's picturesque savannas rarely tugs at people's hearts, even in a country where wildlife tourism is a key pillar of the nation's economy. But when one of the most tracked male lions in Kenya's famous Masaai Mara was killed.....»»
Winston battles the underworld in John Wick’s The Continental trailer
Winston Scott aims to seize control of the famous hotel for assassins in the latest trailer for Peacock's The Continental: From the World of John Wick......»»
Gizmodo author sues Apple over "Tetris" movie
Author Dan Ackerman claims that Apple, The Tetris Company, and others adapted his book about the famous puzzle game for their film without permission or payment.Taron Egerton in "Tetris" (Source: Apple)"Tetris" was acquired by Apple TV+ in 2020, foll.....»»
Quantum material exhibits "non-local" behavior that mimics brain function
We often believe computers are more efficient than humans. After all, computers can complete a complex math equation in a moment and can also recall the name of that one actor we keep forgetting. However, human brains can process complicated layers o.....»»
Winchcombe meteorite is helping scientists to understand more about asteroids
One of the U.K.'s most famous meteorites is helping scientists learn more about asteroids millions of kilometers away from Earth......»»
3D Printing Paganini’s Famous Violin
3D Printing Paganini’s Famous Violin.....»»
Loch Ness struggles with Scotland"s shifting climate
Around Scotland's Loch Ness, famous for hosting a mythical monster in its murky depths, another prolonged dry spell earlier this year has heightened fears of a different kind......»»
NASA’s skywatching tips for August include a famous meteor shower
August is a great month for skywatching, with a meteor shower and a blue moon among some of the treats in store for those who look up......»»
Discovery of Elusive "Einstein" Tile Raises More Questions Than It Answers
A surprisingly simple answer to a mathematical puzzle intrigues the math world.....»»
Apple September Event: iPhone 15, iOS 17, Apple Watch Series 9, more to expect
In about a month, Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 15 at its famous September event. While the Cupertino firm hasn’t yet revealed the … The post Apple September Event: iPhone 15, iOS 17, Apple Watch Series 9, more to expect appear.....»»
Ulysses adds LaTeX equation support and options to duplicate and archive projects
Ulysses, the popular writing app for iPhone, iPad and Mac, is getting new features today with the update to version 31. With the update, users can now write equations using LaTeX and preview them in the editor. In addition, Ulysses 31 also comes with.....»»
S.Africa links fall in Kruger"s rhino poaching to declining animal numbers
South Africa said on Tuesday its world-famous Kruger park had witnessed a steady decline in rhino killings as better patrols and the onslaught it suffered in recent years pushed poachers elsewhere......»»
Pre-Apple check by Jobs and Woz up for auction
A check made out by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak for components while creating the Apple I is up for auction alongside Jobs's handwritten advertising draft and other rare memorabilia.Source: RR AuctionsSteve Jobs checks have been auctioned before, bu.....»»
5 underrated Ryan Reynolds movies you should watch now
He's now famous for playing Deadpool and owning soccer teams, but Ryan Reynolds is also a damn fine actor. Here are five underrated movies you should watch......»»