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......»»
A tiny quadcopter could gather rocks for China"s sample return mission
Space exploration is always changing. Before February 2021 there had never been a human made craft flying around in the atmosphere of another world (other than rocket propelled landers arriving or departing). The Mars Perseverance rover changed that,.....»»
Study of ancient British oral microbiomes reveals shift following Black Death
The Second Plague Pandemic of the mid-14th century, also known as the Black Death, killed 30–60% of the European population and profoundly changed the course of European history. New research led by Penn State and the University of Adelaide suggest.....»»
Molly Russell: Tech firms still failing after teenager"s death, says father
Molly Russell's father says 'little has changed' six years after 14-year-old took her own life......»»
How one of my favorite Android phones actually changed my life
The OnePlus Open is the newest and most exciting foldable in town. Here's how it's design, software, and other features have legitimately changed my life......»»
I’m finally ready to stop recommending Apple’s cheapest MacBook
I’ve recommended the M1 MacBook Air for years, but that’s no longer the case. Which Apple laptop should you get instead, and why have I changed my mind?.....»»
Antarctic ozone hole getting deeper in mid-spring, research suggests
The hole in the Antarctic ozone layer has been getting deeper in mid-spring over the last two decades, despite a global ban on chemicals that deplete Earth's shield from deadly solar radiation, new research suggested Tuesday......»»
This simple app changed how I use my Mac forever
Copying and pasting in macOS seems pretty basic, but there’s one Mac app that gives it such a huge boost that Apple should really sit up and take notice......»»
New fossil assemblage highlights complexity of classifying silesaurid phylogeny
A set of fossils recovered in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil's southernmost state, has brought an extra layer of complexity to the study of the evolutionary history of silesaurids, a family of dinosauriforms (dinosaurs and their close relatives) that live.....»»
Study examines how massive 2022 eruption changed stratosphere chemistry and dynamics
When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted on January 15, 2022 in the South Pacific, it produced a shock wave felt around the world and triggered tsunamis in Tonga, Fiji, New Zealand, Japan, Chile, Peru and the United States......»»
Scientists 3D print a robotic hand with human-like bones and tendons
As a layer is printed, an optical scan IDs flaws and corrects them in the next layer. Enlarge / The 3D-printed hand made via the new method. (credit: ETH Zurich/Thomas Buchner) Have you ever wondered why robots are unabl.....»»
Deep within the Earth, iron oxide withstands extreme temperatures and pressures
The core–mantle boundary (CMB) is the interface between the Earth's iron metal core and the thick rocky layer of mantle just above the core. It is a world of extremes—temperatures thousands of degrees Fahrenheit and pressures over a million times.....»»
A beloved Apple Watch gesture is coming back with watchOS 10.2
When watchOS 10 was released, many users quickly noted that most Apple Watch gestures had changed. While I had been testing this operating system since … The post A beloved Apple Watch gesture is coming back with watchOS 10.2 appeared first on.....»»
Unlocking the mystery of skin cracking in chili peppers
The outermost epidermal cell layer of fleshy fruit is surrounded by a hydrophobic cuticle, notably thicker than that found on vegetative tissues. This cuticle, primarily composed of the cutin polymer, also contains waxes and sometimes polysaccharides.....»»
How nostalgia and memories find expression in social media
As possibilities have changed and technology has advanced, memories and nostalgia are now a significant part of our use of social media. This is shown in a study from the University of Gothenburg and University West, published in Social Media + Socie.....»»
10 years ago, this small Android phone changed smartphones forever
Ten years ago, the Motorola Moto G changed the way we thought about cheap phones. And with some help, it changed the industry too......»»
Researchers reveal that Earth"s surface water can penetrate deep into the planet, transforming core"s outer layer
A few decades ago, seismologists imaging the deep planet identified a thin layer, just over a few hundred kilometers thick. The origin of this layer, known as the E prime layer, has been a mystery—until now......»»
Whitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene
Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as chief executive at the end of the year after nearly a decade......»»
How to view Apple Notes attachments in small view in macOS Sonoma
Apple changed the behavior of Notes attachments sizes in macOS Sonoma. Here's how to get the old behavior back.Apple's Notes app that ships with macOS has long had the ability to view notes in the app either in small view or large view.In previous ve.....»»
Omegle changed cybersex forever, for better or worse
Omegle is shutting down 14 years after its creation. Here's how the anonymous video chat site changed cybersex and sexual communication, for better or worse. Picture this. It’s 2009. You’ve just finished school and you’re head.....»»
7 things you can"t do anymore since Twitter became X
Elon Musk acquired Twitter in April 2022 and officially took over six months later. A lot has changed since Musk has been at the helm. Gone are the days we used to sign into Twitter and share tweets. It's now November 2023, more than a year sin.....»»