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......»»
Are deep blue seas fading? Oceans turn to new hue across parts of Earth, study finds
A large swath of Earth's oceans changed color over the past 20 years—and human activity is suspected to have caused it, a new study reports......»»
Sorry, Your Paper Coffee Cup Is a Toxic Nightmare
Supposedly eco-friendly cups are still coated with a thin layer of plastic, which scientists have discovered can leach chemicals that harm living creatures......»»
Influential "Instavangelists" blur line between religion and social media
Social media has radically changed the way we do things, from communicating to purchasing to learning to voting. But according to a new article, it's also transformed the way we define religion—particularly among women......»»
Google Maps testing new colors that look a lot like Apple Maps
Google Maps is testing an updated color palette for the background map layer that will undoubtedly draw some comparisons to Apple Maps. more….....»»
How to use the improved Stage Manager in iPadOS 17
Apple hasn't radically changed how Stage Manager works in iPadOS 17, but it has made improvements that could be what it takes to make you use it more. Here's how to use it.Stage Manager icon from iPadOS 17Stage Manager on the iPad and the Mac is Appl.....»»
Paper Coffee Cups Are Just as Toxic for the Environment as Plastic Ones
Supposedly eco-friendly cups are still coated with a thin layer of plastic, which scientists have discovered can leach chemicals that harm living creatures......»»
Novel recycling process gives old plastics new life: Researchers break down, rebuild polyurethane to make new foam
Polyurethane plastics are ubiquitous, used everywhere from mattresses to shoes. But once these products are no longer wanted, these materials litter landfills and oceans across the world......»»
Marshall updates its noise-canceling earbuds with better battery life
Marshall's Motif II ANC noise-canceling earbuds haven't changed physically, but inside they have a bunch of welcome additions......»»
iPhone 14 Pro Max the best-selling model, as trend predicted to continue
While the entry-level iPhone 13 was the best-selling model in the 2021 lineup, that changed the following year, with a new market intelligence report indicating that the iPhone 14 Pro Max was the best-selling model. It suggests this was true not j.....»»
Insights from past warming: Enhanced temperature seasonality in China during the mid-Holocene
Against the background of global warming, the temperature seasonality has changed obviously at global and regional scales, which has exerted significant ecological and societal impacts. As a populous country highly sensitive to climate change, China.....»»
Join Our Virtual Launch Party And Chill With The Authors
Make: Volume 86 is your crib sheet for mastering the exciting world of cosplay! From using EVA foam to make realistic-looking leather costumes, to big armor build techniques that allow you to go way beyond your 3d printer’s native capabilities.....»»
New robot searches for solar cell materials 14 times faster
RoboMapper saves both time and energy in searches for photovoltaic materials. Enlarge / RoboMapper in action. (credit: Aram Amassian) Earlier this year, two-layer solar cells broke records with 33 percent efficiency. The.....»»
I thought I’d hate the Galaxy Z Flip 5 — until I changed one thing
I've been using the Galaxy Z Flip 5 for a few weeks now, and I really, really love it. But it didn't start out that way......»»
Modders just changed GPU overclocking forever
Two modders have released tools that allow users to flash a new vBIOS on their Nvidia GPUs, enabling a far greater range of overclocking potential......»»
A dramatic volcano eruption changed lives in Fiji 2,500 years ago—100 generations have kept the story alive
Can you imagine a scientist who could neither read nor write, who spoke their wisdom in riddles, in tales of fantastic beings flying through the sky, fighting each another furiously and noisily, drinking the ocean dry, and throwing giant spears with.....»»
X roundup: Trump disclosures serve as warning; ads next to alt-right posts; scientists leave
The name of the social network may have changed, but the, uh, entertainment continues in the latest X roundup. This includes the full extent of the Trump disclosures serving as a warning about the perils of unencrypted messaging services … mor.....»»
Nano-thin "liquid-like" coatings may pave the way for a "self-cleaning" world
University of Sydney researchers have observed oil molecules retaining their 'liquid-like' properties when they are chemically attached as an extremely thin layer to solid surfaces, opening new possibilities for designing sustainable materials with n.....»»
Microplastic pollution: New device uses wood dust to trap up to 99.9% of microplastics in water
Could plants be the answer to the looming threat of microplastic pollution? Scientists at UBC's BioProducts Institute found that if you add tannins—natural plant compounds that make your mouth pucker if you bite into an unripe fruit—to a layer of.....»»
Maui truthers are so dumb they’re using a Falcon 9 photo as wildfire evidence
You can always count on conspiracy theorists to make a tragedy worse. Enlarge / Typically a marine layer shrouds launches from here in fog or clouds. (credit: SpaceX) I noticed an uptick in traffic to an old SpaceX news.....»»
Apple Card"s iPhone monthly installment plan now requires a carrier at purchase
Apple has changed Apple Card financing terms for iPhone, just ahead of its new device season.How an iPhone is financed with Apple Card is changingApple Card Monthly Installments will still allow customers to pay for products with zero interest using.....»»