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......»»
Auto suppliers seek protections from EV programs that might not pan out
The industry’s frenetic shift to EVs prompted the supply base to build out lines for overly ambitious volumes. Now soft demand and production delays have drastically changed the math, and it could leave suppliers holding the bag......»»
"Molecular jackhammers" can rupture melanoma cells" membrane, study shows
The Beach Boys' iconic hit single "Good Vibrations" takes on a whole new layer of meaning thanks to a recent discovery by Rice University scientists and collaborators, who have uncovered a way to destroy cancer cells by using the ability of some mole.....»»
Google Pixel Watch 2 vs. Apple Watch Series 9: a new king?
Google's Pixel Watch line wasn't exactly a hit last year, but the Pixel Watch 2 has changed all that. Is it finally able to take down the Apple Watch Series 9?.....»»
University isn"t right for everyone. Pushing young people to go can have devastating effects, say researchers
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Study shows how Rembrandt broke new ground with lead-based impregnation of canvas for The Night Watch
New research has revealed that Rembrandt impregnated the canvas for his famous 1642 militia painting "The Night Watch" with a lead-containing substance even before applying the first ground layer. Such lead-based impregnation has never before been ob.....»»
X-ray imaging of The Night Watch reveals previously unknown lead layer
Rembrandt may have used lead-rich oil to prep his canvas and protect it from humidity. Enlarge / Rembrandt's The Night Watch underwent many chemical and mechanical alterations over the last 400 years. (credit: Public domain).....»»
How bad is a 2012 iPhone camera in 2023? Take a look for yourself
After finding an old Apple iPhone 5, I used the camera alongside the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Galaxy S23 Ultra, and OnePlus 11. Here's how things have changed......»»
Pixelmator Pro 3.5 update adds HDR image and video editing support
Pixelmator Pro now supports editing HDR photos and videos with layer management and color adjustments in its easy-to-use interface.Pixelmator Pro 3.5 adds full HDR support | Image Credit: PixelmatorPixelmator Pro 3.5 has launched with HDR support to.....»»
How to change the default iPhone notification sound in iOS 17.2
The default notification noise in iOS 17 was too quiet, and couldn't be changed — but that's been fixed in iOS 17.2. Here's how to select a better default alert noise.Changing the default notification sound in iOS 17.2Apple's release of iOS 17 incl.....»»
How to change iPhone default notification sound
With iOS 17, Apple changed the default iPhone notification sound — and many users didn’t like it. Some said it was too quiet, others simply preferred the old sound. But there wasn’t much you could do about it. Until now. With the release o.....»»
Daon xSentinel minimizes generative AI voice fraud
Daon announced the addition of xSentinel, an expansion of its AI.X technology. xSentinel provides adaptive synthetic voice protection to create a layer of defense within any voice communication channel and enhance the identity verification technologi.....»»
Intel, of all companies, knocks AMD’s CPU numbering in now-deleted presentation
When it comes to recycling and rebranding old chips, no one's hands are clean. Enlarge / A now-deleted Intel presentation makes a good point, but with a side of disingenuousness. AMD changed the way it numbers its Ryze.....»»
Fruit fly study finds blue light exposure may affect processes related to aging
In a study on fruit flies, daily low-intensity blue light exposure (BLE), similar to that experienced daily by billions of humans in the form of LED lighting and device screens, changed flies at the sub-cellular level, affecting processes related to.....»»
As school students strike for climate once more, here"s how the movement and its tactics have changed
On Friday, students will once again down textbooks and laptops and go on strike for climate action. Many will give their schools a Climate Doctor's Certificate signed by three leading climate academics......»»
Review: mophie makes its MagSafe travel charger even better with Apple Watch fast charging
Last month, mophie refreshed one of its most popular chargers with support for some new specs. While not all too much has changed, I’ve been using the new mophie 3-in-1 MagSafe travel charger for the past few weeks and have been in love with its ne.....»»
M2 MacBook Air vs. M1 MacBook Air: things have changed
The M2 MacBook Air has more in common with the larger MacBook Pro, but how does it compare to its predecessor?.....»»
ChatGPT is one year old. Here’s how it changed the tech world.
Examining 365 days with OpenAI's bot: The good, the bad, the ugly—and the productive? Enlarge / An artist's interpretation of what ChatGPT might look like if embodied in the form of a robot toy blowing out a birthday candle. (c.....»»
ChatGPT is one year old. Here’s how it changed the world.
Examining 365 days with OpenAI's bot: The good, the bad, the ugly—and the productive? Enlarge / An artist's interpretation of what ChatGPT might look like if embodied in the form of a robot toy blowing out a birthday candle. (c.....»»
Contact binary asteroids are common, but we"ve never seen one form. Now, researchers want to make one
Ever want to play a game of cosmic billiards? That's commonly how the DART mission was described when it successfully changed the orbit of a near-Earth asteroid last year. If you want an idea of how it works, just Google it and an Easter egg from the.....»»
How science saved the ozone layer
On 9 January 2023, the United Nations released its latest report on the status of the ozone layer. It highlighted that this protective barrier is on track toward recovery and should be fully restored by the second half of the 21st century......»»