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......»»
SK Hynix begins mass production of 238-layer 4D NAND
SK Hynix has begun mass production of its 238-layer 4D NAND flash memory, and product compatibility testing is presently being conducted with a global smartphone manufacturer, according to the memory chipmaker......»»
Apple removes $99 dev account requirement for first iOS 17 and macOS 14 betas
We'll also explain how the beta install process has changed since last year. Enlarge (credit: Apple) Usually when Apple announces big new operating system updates at WWDC, it releases early, work-in-progress developer be.....»»
"Ducking hell" to disappear from Apple autocorrect
One of the most common swear words will no longer be automatically changed when typing......»»
15-inch MacBook Air vs 13-inch Air: What’s the same, what’s changed?
Apple has launched the largest-ever version of its MacBook Air with a 15-inch display. While naturally keeping the super slim design the Air is known for, the new laptop offers a fast and big MacBook at an affordable price. Here are all the details.....»»
Study models geomagnetic field shielding over the last 100,000 years
New models of how the geomagnetic field that shields the Earth's atmosphere from cosmic rays has changed over tens of thousands of years can help us understand how the climate has changed over a similar timescale......»»
The Tesla Model 3 qualifies for the full $7,500 tax credit again
Tesla isn't saying what changed to allow the cars to qualify. Enlarge / A row of Tesla Model 3s awaits export from the company's factory in Shanghai, China. (credit: Zhang Hengwei/China News Service via Getty Images) Al.....»»
Samsung"s Semco successfully develops automotive MLCC with largest battery capacity
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) is strengthening its high-temperature and high-voltage automotive product portfolio based on the ultra-small size and ultra-large capacity technical strength of its MLCC (multi-layer ceramic capacitor) division. Rece.....»»
What a Therapist Wants You to Know About Remote Therapy
Covid-19 changed how therapists work, for good and ill. Here's how you can adapt, whether you're a patient or a practitioner......»»
The Upper Atmosphere Is Cooling, Prompting New Climate Concerns
Scientists are worried about the effect this change could have on orbiting satellites, the ozone layer, and Earth’s weather......»»
The Red Wedding at 10: How the groundbreaking episode changed Game of Thrones forever
The Red Wedding turns 10 this month, making it a perfect time to look back at the defining moment where Game of Thrones became a television phenomenon......»»
Unimicron to build new IC substrate plant for AI applications
Taiwan's leading IC substrate maker Unimicron Technology will invest NT$30 billion (US$981.03 million) to set up a new plant in Taiwan dedicated to production of IC substrates with high layer count and large area to cash in on the ever-expanding AI a.....»»
Ozone layer recovery delayed, surface UV radiation continues to rise, finds study
According to a new study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, the ozone isn't healing as quickly as expected, leading to higher levels of surface ultraviolet (UV) radiation in recent years......»»
Treatment creates steel alloys with superior strength and plasticity
A new treatment tested on a high-quality steel alloy produces extraordinary strength and plasticity, two traits that must typically be balanced rather than combined. Ultra-fine metal grains that the treatment produced in the outermost layer of steel.....»»
Research is the first to unlock the secret of microbial slime
The slimy outer layer of fungi and bacteria known as the "extracellular matrix," or ECM, has the consistency of jelly and acts as a protective and envelope layer. But, according to a recent study in the journal iScience, led by the University of Mass.....»»
Plants found to leave chemical fingerprints on an ozone-depleting gas
Methyl chloride (CH3Cl) is one of the most common chlorine-based gases in Earth's atmosphere. Along with related chemicals, it depletes the ozone layer, exposing life on the planet to more of the sun's ultraviolet radiation. The sources and processes.....»»
How Steve Jobs" legacy has changed
When Steve Jobs died of cancer in his California home in 2011, the world rushed to eulogize him in glowing terms: Genius. Visionary. A modern-day Thomas Edison......»»
Beating the heat: These plant-based iridescent films stay cool in the sun
Cellulose is sustainable, biocompatible, and ideal for radiative cooling applications. Enlarge / A colorful, textured bi-layer film made from plant-based materials cools down when it’s in the sun. (credit: Qingchen Shen).....»»
A smart scale changed my life; here’s why you should get one too
If you’re trying to lose weight and track your progress, then a smart scale might be a good idea, especially since it helped me tremendously. I’ve been struggling with my weight since I was in college. During high school, I was actual.....»»
Why more foam makes for the best beer-drinking experience—and always has
What makes for the ultimate beer drinking experience? Some like theirs in a frosty glass, others with a wedge of lime. But when it comes to froth—or the head as it's commonly known—what's the best amount and how can it be achieved?.....»»
We Need 50 More Years of the Clean Water Act
The Clean Water Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that has fundamentally changed water pollution in the U.S., is under attack when it should be strengthened instead.....»»