Hidden gems of the Webby Award nominees
The annual Webby Awards are always a treasure trove of fascinating sites and apps......»»
Green mystery: Plumbian orthoclase reveals hidden resources
Plumbian orthoclase is a bit of a mystery, but this unique Aussie mineral is part of a mining industry revolution. The mineral's glowy green hue feels otherworldly. Although this Aussie kryptonite's origin is terrestrial, it's no less surprising......»»
The 10 best movies on Tubi right now (April 2024)
From Get Out to The Suicide Squad, the best movies on Tubi right now include these relatively new titles that join the existing mix of classic gems......»»
RNA"s hidden potential: New study unveils its role in early life and future bioengineering
The beginning of life on Earth and its evolution over billions of years continue to intrigue researchers worldwide. The central dogma or the directional flow of genetic information from a deoxyribose nucleic acid (DNA) template to a ribose nucleic ac.....»»
Researchers reveal a hidden trait in Mycobacterium genomes governing stress adaptation
A new study, led by Qingyun Liu, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Genetics, has uncovered a genetic feature known as "transcriptional plasticity," which plays a pivotal role in governing the transcriptional response of Mycobacteria to.....»»
The hidden story behind one of SpaceX’s wettest and wildest launches
"It looked like a giant smoke monster." Enlarge / Is that sooty rocket lifting off with the CRS-3 mission in 2014 a reused booster? No, it is not. (credit: SpaceX) Ten years ago today, when a Falcon 9 rocket took off fro.....»»
New geological map reveals secrets of Greenland"s icy interior
A team of international scientists involving the Durham University Geography department has unveiled a new map of the geological provinces hidden beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet......»»
Anthropocene activities dramatically alter deep underground fluid flux, researchers find
Much of Earth's water is hidden hundreds of meters beneath our feet, among soil particles and deep within rock pores and fractures......»»
Don’t let these 3 April 2024 hidden streaming movie gems fly under your radar
April might just be one of the year's most underrated months, so here are a few equally underrated movies for you to enjoy......»»
Researcher reveals the hidden story behind St. Augustine"s 11-foot statue of Francisco López de Mendoza Grajales
New details have emerged about the history of one of St. Augustine's most popular tourist attractions. University of South Florida Spanish Professor David Arbesú pieced together documents that were scattered around the world that helped connect the.....»»
Don’t let these 3 hidden April 2024 streaming TV shows fly under your radar
From a moody thriller on Apple TV+ to an original sci-fi series on Netflix, these under-the-radar shows that premiered in April 2024 shouldn't be missed......»»
3 TV shows on Tubi you should watch in April 2024
Our picks for the three TV shows on Tubi to watch in April include a landmark police procedural and an award-winning adaptation of a famous novel......»»
Hubble spots a bright galaxy peering out from behind a dark nebula
A new image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a galaxy partly hidden by a huge cloud of dust known as a dark nebula......»»
Paint for Mac doesn’t exist, but here are some alternatives
Looking for an Apple equivalent to Paint in MacOS? Similar features are actually hidden inside Preview. Here's how to use Preview for a Paint-like experience......»»
Cambridge Audio’s CXA81 Mk II amplifier gets a tune-up and a sweet new DAC
Cambridge Audio announced a slightly improved version of its award-winning CXA81 integrated amplifier, called the CXA81 Mk II. It launches in May for $1,199......»»
Nothing is everything: How hidden emptiness can define the usefulness of filtration materials
Voids, or empty spaces, exist within matter at all scales, from the astronomical to the microscopic. In a new study, researchers used high-powered microscopy and mathematical theory to unveil nanoscale voids in three dimensions. This advancement is p.....»»
Computer scientist wins Turing Award for seminal work on randomness
Avi Wigderson helped prove that randomness is not required for efficient computation. Enlarge / Avi Wigderton of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton is the recipient of the 2023 A.M. Turing Award. (credit: Andrea Kane/I.....»»
Self-embedding silver nanoparticles: Researchers find the "silver lining" in cotton gin waste
Cotton gin waste, also known as cotton gin trash, is a byproduct of the cotton ginning process and occurs when the cotton fibers are separated from the seed boll. For cotton gin waste, the treasure is its hidden potential to transform silver ions int.....»»
Humans shape the journey of mud, study reveals
Mud can be surprisingly clear. A global team of scientists has uncovered a hidden truth: Human actions are shaping the journey of mud. Over the course of decades, our activities have wielded significant influence over the movement and dispersion of m.....»»
The Oura Ring has a hidden mode that every other wearable needs
Forget tracking mountain climbs and downhill skiing, the Oura Ring has an automatic activity tracking mode that's way more relevant to people — housework......»»
Mandatory broadband ‘nutrition’ labels will reveal real speeds and hidden fees
Internet service providers (ISPs) now have to display broadband ‘nutrition’ labels, being upfront about the true costs, speeds, and data allowances offered, The rule was introduced in response to growing consumer complaints about hidden fees,.....»»