How a 12-Ounce Layer of Foam Changed the NFL
Even the makers of the Guardian Cap admit it looks silly. But for a sport facing an existential brain-injury crisis, once unthinkable solutions have now become almost normal......»»
Advanced measurements unravel nanoscale phenomena in tungsten diselenide
Semiconductor 2D materials are a few atoms thick, and some of them exhibit localized emission, where light is emitted from such a small part of the layer that only one photon at a time is produced. This localized emission has unique properties and is.....»»
Secondary eyewall formation in upper- and lower-layer vertical wind shear simulated in idealized tropical cyclones
About 80% of intense tropical cyclones (TCs) possess concentric eyewalls—namely, the primary and secondary eyewalls. The intensity of the TC can vary considerably during secondary eyewall formation (SEF) and eyewall replacement, posing a great chal.....»»
A protective layer applied to gold nanoparticles can boost its resilience
For the first time, researchers including those at the University of Tokyo have discovered a way to improve the durability of gold catalysts by creating a protective layer of metal oxide clusters. The enhanced gold catalysts can withstand a greater r.....»»
Da Vinci Eye for Apple Vision Pro projects transparent art over any canvas for inspiration
Speaking of ways creatives can use Apple Vision Pro, check out this augmented reality art projector app from Da Vinci Eye. It uses Apple Vision Pro’s Passthrough feature to let you see your own canvas as you project a transparent layer of art for i.....»»
Magnesium protects tantalum, a promising material for making qubits
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered that adding a layer of magnesium improves the properties of tantalum, a superconducting material that shows great promise for building qubits, the basi.....»»
How can I get ice off my car? An engineer who studies airborne particles shares quick, easy techniques
If you live somewhere that gets cold in the winter, you've probably seen cars parked outdoors covered in a thin layer of ice on a chilly morning. But what causes this frost, and how can you get rid of it quickly?.....»»
How to password-protect an Excel file on Windows and Mac
Sending Excel files containing crucial financial and business data has risks. To add a layer of protection, you should learn to password protect an Excel file......»»
Permafrost alone holds back Arctic rivers—and a lot of carbon
New research from Dartmouth College provides the first evidence that the Arctic's frozen soil is the dominant force shaping Earth's northernmost rivers. Permafrost, the thick layer of soil that stays frozen for two or more years at a time, is the rea.....»»
BackBox introduces ZTNO to automate zero trust security for network operations
In a significant stride towards enhancing network security, BackBox introduces Zero Trust Network Operations (ZTNO). This offering is a best practice framework with six actionable pillars to automate cybersecurity considerations at the network layer.....»»
Exploring Reddit’s third-party app environment 7 months after the APIcalypse
Apollo dev: "I don’t believe Reddit’s leadership... cares about developers anymore." Enlarge (credit: Getty) Last year, Reddit sparked massive controversy when it dramatically changed the prices and rules associated.....»»
Emotions drive donation behavior in disease relief projects on a fundraising platform: Study
The digital age has profoundly changed how we communicate as humans. Today, we can regularly interact with people we are unrelated to and unacquainted with in real time across the world. Because of this, individuals can now engage in prosocial behavi.....»»
Apple to see little impact from EU regulations, says investing firm
J.P. Morgan says Apple won't see much immediate impact on App Store revenue due to how its new fee structure is arranged, but regulators around are likely eyeing the solution.Apple's EU changes won't have impact on revenueApple has changed how it doe.....»»
The botanical imperialism of weeds and crops: How alien plant species on the First Fleet changed Australia
Locally grown produce fills Australian shops, but almost all of these species were imported, as native as cane toads. Icons of Australian agriculture, like the Big Banana and Big Pineapple, proudly display the regions' crops, but these are newcomers.....»»
How the tide turned on transgender support charity Mermaids
The charity Mermaids, which offers support services to transgender young people and their caregivers in the UK, was once portrayed in the media as a respected source of advice and information. But by 2022, this had changed......»»
How COVID has changed the way Americans work, and how much money they have
According to a new paper in the Review of Economic Studies, the widespread adoption of work-from-home technology has had dramatic consequences for American life......»»
Apple Car is delayed -- again
Apple has changed its strategy to develop an electric vehicle and aims for a more basic EV with limited features designed to compete with currently available Tesla models.Apple Car won't make an appearance until 2028 — or laterThe company had previ.....»»
Forty years of the Mac, the computer for the rest of us
Forty years before Apple Vision Pro, practically to the day, Apple launched the Macintosh — and it eventually changed the world.The original MacintoshThere wouldn't be an Apple Vision Pro and Apple would not be a trillion-dollar company if it weren.....»»
New research challenges hunter-gatherer narrative
The oft-used description of early humans as "hunter-gatherers" should be changed to "gatherer-hunters," at least in the Andes of South America, according to groundbreaking research led by a University of Wyoming archaeologist......»»
Closing the green gap: A cubic III-nitride active layer with 32% internal quantum efficiency
Color mixing is the process of combining two or more colors: red and green make yellow, blue and red make purple, red and green and blue make white. This process of mixing colors is the basis for the future of solid-state lighting. While currently wh.....»»
Apple Car is delayed once again, now expected to arrive by 2028 at the earliest
Apple has changed its strategy to develop an electric vehicle and aims for a more basic EV with limited features designed to compete with currently available Tesla models.Apple Car won't make an appearance until 2028 — or laterThe company had previ.....»»