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......»»
‘Fauxstalgic’ branding is having a moment
Nostalgia is an effective marketing tool, but brands don’t need a long legacy to harness the same feeling. The smell of sweet coconut. The simple palm tree graphic. The ’80s sea foam green. Vacation sunscreen’s packaging and pro.....»»
This hidden menu has forever changed how I use my Mac
I recently came across a hidden macOS feature that has saved me a ton of time on my Mac -- and it could do the same for you. Here’s what it is and how it works......»»
Report: Halogenated greenhouse gases still being emitted in Germany
In the past, they were found in every refrigerator and aerosol until it was discovered that they had ripped a hole in the ozone layer protecting Earth's atmosphere: chlorofluorocarbons, in short CFCs......»»
Researchers put a new twist on graphite
For decades, scientists have been probing the potential of two-dimensional materials to transform our world. 2D materials are only a single layer of atoms thick. Within them, subatomic particles like electrons can only move in two dimensions. This si.....»»
A key function for tight junctions in embryo models
As a human embryo grows, a set of molecules directs cells as they multiply and take on specific identities and spatial positions within the embryo. In one crucial step known as gastrulation, these signaling molecules guide a single layer of embryonic.....»»
Toxic foam blights river crucial to Brazil"s biggest city
Not far from Latin America's biggest city, Sao Paulo, a river is covered in a white layer that resembles fresh snow but is in fact a smelly, toxic foam......»»
Scientists enrich nitric oxide-reducing microbes in bioreactor
Nitric oxide (NO) is a fascinating and versatile molecule, important for all living things as well as the environment. It is highly reactive and toxic, organisms use it as a signaling molecule, it depletes the ozone layer in our planet's atmosphere,.....»»
Team finds plastic-associated metalloids in the urban river environments of Mongolia
A team led by researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University studied how microplastics in the environment accumulate heavy metals. As the microplastics spread, so does their toxic cargo. Focusing on polystyrene foam, the team collected particles alon.....»»
Perovskite + silicon solar panels hit efficiencies of over 30%
The two-layer panels still suffer from rapid decay of performance, though. Enlarge (credit: audioundwerbung) In most industrialized countries, solar panels account for only a quarter to a third of the overall cost of bui.....»»
Exploring special sea-level and circulation anomalies in the Philippine Sea during El Niño events
The Philippine Sea (PS) is one of the regions with the strongest interannual variability in sea level and upper-layer circulation. During the developing stage of El Niño events, the Philippine Sea shows sea level falling and cyclonic circulation ano.....»»
Chinese automakers to grab majority share of domestic sales for first time, forecast says
Competitive pricing, faster rollouts of new models and the rise of domestic electric carmakers have changed the dynamic for made-in-China auto brands......»»
Poll: What changes do you expect for Apple Watch Series 9?
Apple Watch Series 8 wasn’t exactly a huge upgrade. Despite new sensors for Crash Detection and measuring wrist temperature at night, not much has changed from the Apple Watch Series 7. As we get closer to fall, Apple is likely to introduce a new.....»»
Study shows significant decline of snow cover in the Northern Hemisphere over last half century
In the face of the ongoing climate crisis, scientists from many fields are directing their expertise at understanding how different climate systems have changed and will continue to do so as climate change progresses. Robert Lund, professor and depar.....»»
Apple says it already changed its rules enough to satisfy Spotify EU complaint
The European Union is to hear Apple's argument on Friday, against an anti-steering accusation that was initiated by Spotify, and could lead to an almost $40 billion fine.Spotify's App Store icon (left), Apple Music (right)Back in 2019, Spotify compla.....»»
Apple"s iPhone came out 16 years ago and changed the world
Compared to today's iPhone 14 Pro and the upcoming iPhone 15, the very first iPhone that went on sale 16 years ago today was startlingly slow and incredibly limited — yet it changed the world.It was on June 29, 2007, that the original iPhone went o.....»»
Apple Canada no longer offers interest-free financing for iPhone, Mac and iPad
Apple offers different financing options for customers buying new products based on each region. In Canada, they had the option to finance a new iPhone, iPad, or Mac interest-free in up to 24 months. However, the company has quietly changed the term.....»»
Facebook Messenger parental controls expanded to teens; new TikTok half-measure
Facebook Messenger parental controls have long been available for Messenger Kids – the special version of the chat app designed for children below 13 years of age – but not for teens. This has now changed, with parental controls coming to the ma.....»»
Experiment reveals 3D structural image of atmospheric boundary layer during haze pollution in the North China Plain
The results of the experiment "Comprehensive Observation on the Atmospheric boundary layer Three-dimensional Structure" (COATS) were recently published online in Science China Earth Sciences. This study enriches the understanding of the physical mech.....»»
Artifacts on Australian continental shelf show Flying Foam Passage must be treated as protected archaeological site
The new discovery of ancient stone artifacts at an underwater spring off the Western Australia Pilbara coast has confirmed the location is a submerged archaeological site where more ancient Aboriginal artifacts are likely hidden beneath the sea......»»
How hardening Microsoft 365 tenants mitigates potential cloud attacks
Moving critical data and workloads to the cloud has significantly changed information security teams. But most don’t have the resources to be successful in their cloud attack modeling—not to mention the deployment of measurable controls to defend.....»»