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......»»
Veeam and Sophos partner to help organizations detect cybersecurity threats
Veeam Software announced a strategic partnership with Sophos. Through the partnership, Veeam Data Platform will integrate with Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR), adding a critical layer of human-led threat detection and response to advance.....»»
Ming-Chi Kuo flip-flops, now expects new M3 MacBook Pro in October
Ming-Chi Kuo has changed his mind about MacBook Pro updates, forecasting historically tight supplies for new models until the first quarter of 2024.MacBook ProFamed Apple-centric analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has been a major supporter of rumors that Apple wo.....»»
How to create custom ringtones in iOS 17
One of the most enjoyable ways to personalize an iPhone is by setting custom ringtones for your calls, but Apple has changed how you do it in iOS 17. Here's what you have to know.Creating a custom ringtone in iOS 17Custom ringtones add a distinctive.....»»
Ancient pots hold clues about how diverse diets helped herders thrive in southern Africa
The introduction of herding—a way of life which centers on keeping herds of mobile domesticated animals—significantly changed Africa's genetic, economic, social and cultural landscapes during the last 10,000 years. Unlike other parts of the world.....»»
What will happen to the Greenland ice sheet if we miss our global warming targets
It's hard to overstate how crucial Greenland, and its kilometers-thick ice layer, is to climate change. If all that ice melted, the sea would rise by about seven meters—the height of a house......»»
How to turn off macOS Sonoma"s click to reveal desktop
For macOS Sonoma, Apple changed the Mac so that clicking on the desktop activates Expose and hides all your apps. Fortunately, you can stop it — albeit with a workaround.The new macOS Sonoma's default desktop wallpaperWe're not going to use words l.....»»
New study shows Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha"apai eruption depleted ozone layer
A large team of atmospheric specialists has found that when the Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai volcano erupted last year, it took part of the ozone layer with it. Their findings are published in the journal Science......»»
Tip: How to turn off macOS Sonoma"s click to reveal desktop
For macOS Sonoma, Apple changed the Mac so that clicking on the desktop activates Expose and hides all your apps. Fortunately, you can stop it — albeit with a workaround.The new macOS Sonoma's default desktop wallpaperWe're not going to use words l.....»»
Researchers demonstrate a high-speed electrical readout method for graphene nanodevices
Graphene is well-known for its high electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, and flexibility. Stacking two layers of graphene with atomic layer thickness produces bilayer graphene, which possesses excellent electrical, mechanical, and optical pr.....»»
Apollo for Reddit developer launches iOS widget to help users learn a new language
You may remember Apollo for Reddit, one of the most popular third-party clients for Reddit that was shut down after Reddit changed its business model regarding offering access to its API. Christian Selig, the developer behind Apollo, is now launching.....»»
How Apple has changed Option key behavior in macOS Sonoma
The Mac's Option key has been used for decades to control desktop apps. Here are the changes in macOS Sonoma.An Option keyEver since the Mac adopted multitasking in the early 1990s, users have been able to control desktop apps' visibility and windows.....»»
Health features: Apple Watch Series 9 vs 8 and earlier
A major selling point for Apple Watch is the health features that come with the wearable. If you’re curious about what’s changed between the latest release and its predecessors, read along for Apple Watch Series 9 vs 8 and earlier when it comes t.....»»
Even with no brains, jellyfish can learn from their mistakes
In a changed environment, jellyfish change their response to potential collisions. Enlarge / No brain, but still some smarts. (credit: Bielecki, et. al.) They don't have a brain or spinal cord. They float around in a way.....»»
A self-wrinkling coating for impact resistance and mechanical enhancement
Polymer coating is widely used as a protective layer in various fields such as surface anti-corrosion, anti-penetration and anti-impact. How to enhance the mechanical properties of coatings such as impact resistance is important but challenging, unde.....»»
Eddie Bauer changed its logo because Gen Z doesn’t read cursive
After nearly 60 years of its distinctive cursive script, the outdoor retailer is ditching the script for blocky text and a goose. After 59 years, outdoor outfitter Eddie Bauer is trading its cursive logo for something a bit more tangible: a goose.Re.....»»
Magna debuts new seating material that"s 100% recyclable
Magna International debuted a new foam and trim product line for vehicle seats that is 100 percent recyclable, helping automaker customers reach sustainability targets and keeping seating materials out of landfills......»»
High-performance SERS substrate proposed based on 2H-TaS2 and single-atom-layer gold clusters
Recently, a research team led by Professor Yang Liangbao from Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) proposed an electromagnetic field enhancement mechanism based on.....»»
Research shows COVID-19 pandemic substantially changed commuting patterns, access to jobs
Patterns of movement in cities, especially office job commutes, were substantially changed in 2021 by telework, economic change and other responses to COVID-19, according to new research from the Accessibility Observatory at the University of Minneso.....»»
Feature request: iPhone jiggle mode is still criminally bad UI which desperately needs a fix
You know something’s bad when you’re about to write a feature request and then realise you already did do, more than a year go. Some 18 months after I asked Apple to fix the awful iPhone jiggle mode, nothing has changed, so consider this my renew.....»»
Increase in forest fires may damage the crucial ozone layer
All particles that reach the atmosphere cause different chemical reactions. Particles come partly from natural sources such as volcanic eruptions and forest fires, and partly from pollution and emissions. Aerosol researcher Johan Friberg studies part.....»»