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......»»
Researchers reveal mechanism of polarized cortex assembly in migrating cells
The cell cortex is defined as a thin layer of filamentous actin, myosin motors, and regulatory proteins beneath the plasma membrane. Assembly and contraction of this actin meshwork generates cortical tension, which enables cells to resist external me.....»»
Here’s our very first look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus
The first renders of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus have landed. Here's your first look at what's changed (and what's stayed the same)......»»
Marie Nyswander Changed the Landscape of Addiction. Here"s How Her Story Begins
In the first episode of Season Five of the Lost Women of Science podcast, we meet a young doctor who, in 1946, was posted to Kentucky’s Narcotic Farm.....»»
Ozone-depleting CFCs hit record despite ban: Study
Their power to dissolve the ozone layer shielding Earth from the Sun prompted a worldwide ban, but scientists on Monday revealed that some human-made chlorofluorocarbons have reached record levels, boosting climate-changing emissions......»»
This app is like ChatGPT for your email, and it changed my life
Shortwave is an excellent email client with some unique tricks, but in the age of AI, its email summarization feature is a true game-changer......»»
Marie Nyswander Changed the Landscape of Addiction. Here"s How Her Story Begins.
In the first episode of season five of the Lost Women of Science podcast, we meet a young doctor who, in 1946, was posted to Kentucky’s "Narcotic Farm.".....»»
Kia stores are a hot ticket for retailers
Dealership brokers say Kia has become an increasingly popular brand for consumers and the value of its dealerships continues to rise. At least 27 Kia stores changed hands in 2022, up from 24 in 2021......»»
AirTag hidden in luggage forces tourists to change vacation plans
Australian travelers made major changes to their trip to Bali after discovering someone had placed an AirTag into their luggage.AirTag on a bag. Emily Sinclair had paid a visit to Bali with her partner Jane for a vacation. Plans for the trip changed.....»»
Molecular scale structure and kinetics of layer-by-layer peptide self-organization at atomically flat solid surfaces
In a study recently published in the journal ACS Nano, researchers from Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan, collaborating with University of Washington, Seattle, U.S., used frequency modulated atomic force microscopy to reveal the molecular archite.....»»
The 15 most important smartphones that changed the world forever
There have been countless smartphones in the past two decades. But which ones stand out? Here are the 15 most important and influential smartphones ever......»»
A puff of air could deliver your next vaccine
Nobody likes needles, but they're necessary for delivering many vaccines and biologics into the body. But what if those could be puffed through the skin instead, with just a little pressure, like being hit in the arm with a foam toy? Today, scientist.....»»
Geopolitical situation between US and China affects HPC market vibes
With the rise of OpenAI's ChatGPT and Baidu's Ernie Bot, the prospects of the high-performance computing (HPC) chip market look good. However, the HPC chip delivery situation has changed due to geopolitical influences. This has allowed Taiwan-based s.....»»
Gurman: iOS 17 was intended as a bug fix release, but plans changed to include some ‘nice to have’ features
In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that iOS 17 was originally destined to be a release focused on bug fixes and performance, and not so much new features. (Gurman previously said that work on the Appl.....»»
A new study on Australian volcanoes has changed what we know about explosive "hotspot" volcanism
Our new study published in Nature Geoscience on an ancient chain of Australian volcanoes is helping to change our understanding of "hotspot" volcanism......»»
Research finds dramatic changes in New Zealand river flows
River flows in New Zealand have changed dramatically over the past 50 to 90 years as the climate has varied, a new study has found......»»
Eco-friendly foam can insulate buildings without warming the globe
Rigid foam boards used to insulate buildings can prevent energy loss, making homes more efficient at keeping warm or cool. The advantages in energy efficiency, however, are undercut by environmental concerns over polystyrene products. Blowing agents.....»»
Stratodesk partners with deviceTRUST to improve security in today’s hybrid work environment
Stratodesk and deviceTRUST announced their security integration partnership. This partnership benefits customers by delivering an additional layer of security for workspace access and authorization. Stratodesk and deviceTRUST collaboration brings cus.....»»
Future Apple Watch bands could automatically launch apps or change face
Not content with its plan to make Apple Watch bands whose color can be changed, Apple wants those bands to change what the Watch displays — and to prove that they are "authorized."A band's texture would stay the same, but the color could alter —.....»»
Toshiba to provide CXPI communication driver IC to reduce wiring harnesses
Starting this month, Toshiba Electronics will start to provide test samples of TB9032FNG - an automotive driver/receiver IC for the physical layer interface defined in the in-vehicle communications protocol Clock Extension Peripheral Interface (CXPI).....»»
Bent nails at Roman burial site form “magical barrier” to keep dead from rising
Cremated remains were also covered in brick tiles and a thick layer of lime. Enlarge / Bent nails scattered around early Roman imperial burial site suggest an attempt to keep the deceased from rising. (credit: Sagalassos Archaeol.....»»