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......»»
Study reveals relationship between spatiotemporal variations of freezing index and permafrost degradation
The freezing index (FI) is a crucial factor for calculating the temporal and spatial distribution of permafrost and the thickness of the active layer in a permafrost region. Understanding the variation in thermal conditions of the permafrost active l.....»»
Meta-learning helps to estimate oceanic barrier layer structure
The oceanic barrier layer is situated between the base of the ocean's density mixed layer and the top of the isothermal layer, with its thickness fluctuations directly influencing the ocean's vertical mixing process. Changes in the barrier layer impa.....»»
The best home security systems of 2023
Protect your house, apartment, condo, or rental property on any budget. UPDATE: Oct. 7, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT This guide has been updated with current pricing and new FAQs. Our overall product recommendations have not been changed. Picking t.....»»
Female animals teach each other to choose unusual males—new research
My friend recently changed their favorite celebrity crush from Anna Kendrick to Lily James. While some people could see the attraction, others might not. So what is it that attracts us to potential mates? A new study suggests that female animals lear.....»»
Free-space nanoprinting beyond optical limits to create 4D functional structures
Two-photon polymerization is a potential method for nanofabrication to integrate nanomaterials based on femtosecond laser-based methods. Challenges in the field of 3D nanoprinting include slow layer-by-layer printing and limited material options as a.....»»
Our latest VPN tests are over and the rankings have changed
ExpressVPN's claim to the throne is being challenged by NordVPN. Will it continue to hold out? Our latest analysis tells all......»»
Parker makes its closest and fastest solar flyby
The Parker Solar Probe is the little engine that just keeps going and going by the sun. On September 27th, it made its 17th close approach and skimmed just 7.26 million kilometers (4.51 million miles) above the sun's "surface" layer (called the photo.....»»
Vacuum suction-mounted wireless TV zip lines off faulty walls to safety
Displace TV slowly (and loudly) lowers self down to foam feet before lying flat. The Displace TV has started cascading itself down its zip line......»»
New study shows signs of early creation of modern human identities
Early ancestors collected eye-catching shells that radically changed the way we looked at ourselves and others. A new study confirms previous scant evidence and supports a multistep evolutionary scenario for the culturalization of the human body......»»
The ‘Green’ Future of Furniture Is a Sofa Stuffed With Seaweed
Foam rubber—like the filling inside your couch—produces an enormous amount of CO2. A Norwegian company called Agoprene thinks seaweed could be the solution......»»
Bushfire tweets reveal role of social media in emergencies
A study on social media activity during the Black Summer bushfires has revealed how the discussions changed through the phases of the disaster, and how critical social media is in disseminating information during natural disasters. The study was publ.....»»
Chevy, Cadillac dealerships trade hands after Nebraska court battle involving GM exercising its right of first refusal
General Motors last year exercised its right of first refusal in a buy-sell deal for two Nebraska stores. The automaker ultimately sued the seller and original buyer before a judge dismissed the case. The stores changed hands in May......»»
This powerful ChatGPT feature is back from the dead — with a few key changes
OpenAI has brought a handy feature back to ChatGPT, but has changed the way it works to make it more reliable. Will it be better this time? We’ll have to see......»»
Details emerge about Jony Ive collab to make the "iPhone of AI"
The discussions between ex-Apple designer Jony Ive's LoveFrom company and SoftBank are reportedly over creation of a device that revolutionize the use of AI in the same way that the iPhone changed smartphones forever.Jony IveFollowing first reports o.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max: what’s actually different?
Apple has widened the gap a bit between this year's iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Check out what's changed......»»
Exploring the effect of water on seismic wave attenuation in the upper mantle
The oceanic lithosphere, which constitutes the top layer including Earth's crust and mantle below the oceans, has long intrigued scientists due to its peculiar behavior. This layer appears to glide over a weaker region below called the asthenosphere,.....»»
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 teardown reveals not much has changed internally
A video tearing apart the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 reveals that Apple didn't make many changes to the design of either smartwatch compared to the previous models.Apple Watch Ultra 2 teardown [iFixit/YouTube]Following major Apple r.....»»
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review: This is how you do spatial audio
Bose might not have changed much on the new QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, but what it did change makes all the difference......»»
iPhone 15 charging slowly? How to fast charge iPhone with USB-C
The charging situation for the and iPhone 15 Pro this year has changed. Apple’s proprietary Lightning port has been replaced with USB-C, so now you can charge your phone with almost any and USB-C power adapter that you can find online. But what e.....»»
Study explores supergiant iceberg"s huge impact on surrounding ocean surface
The melting of the supergiant iceberg A-68 had a huge impact on the ocean around South Georgia, in sub-Antarctica, and significantly changed the Southern Ocean's temperature and saltiness, with potentially major consequences for this ecologically sig.....»»