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 uses 560-kilometer-deep earthquake to make elusive measurements of the Earth"s layers
A new study from a University of Chicago scientist suggests there may be a layer of surprisingly fluid rock ringing the Earth, at the very bottom of the upper mantle......»»
Tesla scales back German battery plans, won over by U.S. incentives
Tesla had planned to produce full batteries at its Berlin car plant but the automaker has changed course after the U.S. government offered tax breaks to EV makers sourcing batteries from within the U.S......»»
Bouncing seismic waves reveal distinct layer in Earth"s inner core
Data captured from seismic waves caused by earthquakes has shed new light on the deepest parts of Earth's inner core, according to seismologists from The Australian National University (ANU)......»»
How I learned to love the OnePlus 11’s controversial software
For a while, it looked like OnePlus had ruined OxygenOS. But after using OxygenOS 13 on the OnePlus 11, I've been converted. Here's what changed......»»
The coastline is at risk from rising seas, and we’re making more of it
Satellite imagery shows how much urban coastlines have changed in 20 years. Enlarge / Aerial view of the exclusive island of luxury hotels and residences of The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (credit: Vicki Jauron,.....»»
Groundwater flow accelerates permafrost degradation on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Climate warming and permafrost thawing on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) have changed the distributive features of permafrost, which leads to alterations in soil moisture and permeability, and exerts profound impacts on groundwater flow regimes on t.....»»
Seattle airport"s legacy of PFAS chemicals: "Foam showers," sick firefighters and contaminated water
In the 1980s, rookie firefighters at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport endured a hazing ritual known as the "foam shower.".....»»
NASA study focuses on impact effects on Mars rocks
A NASA study describes how rocks could have been "shocked" and changed by meteorite impacts, once frequent on ancient Mars. This will improve our analysis of rock samples collected from the Red Planet......»»
"Forever chemicals" have made their way to farms, says researcher
They stop your food from sticking to the pan. They prevent stains in clothes and carpets. They help firefighting foam to extinguish fires. But the very thing that makes "forever chemicals" so useful also makes them dangerous......»»
This concept visualizes what iOS 17 could look like, with a focus on refinement
iOS 16 was released back in September of 2022. It brought plenty of visual changes to the iPhone and also changed how we interact with it, especially the lock screen. This update was all about personalization and customization. It brought features l.....»»
Research shows Indigenous peoples" needs cannot be understood and met without Indigenous voices
Opponents of an Indigenous Voice to parliament say the Voice is merely symbolic and another pointless layer of bureaucracy. They say that what is needed are "practical measures"......»»
The perfect pour: Model predicts beer head features
From creating drinks with distinctive looks to providing aromas for connoisseurs, beer foam is big business. The complex interplay between the components of a beer, the vessel from which it's poured, and the glass it's poured into has garnered plenty.....»»
What medieval attitudes tell us about our evolving views of sex
New book details how some attitudes changed less than their justifications. Enlarge / Vintage illustration of medieval women wearing kirtles. A kirtle (sometimes called a cotte or cotehardie) is a garment that was worn by men and.....»»
New DJI Mini 2 SE can fly up to 31 minutes while shooting video
The newest drone from DJI is the Mini 2 SE, an affordable entry to the company's drone lineup that can fit in the palm of a hand.The new DJI Mini 2 SE droneThe Mini 2 SE is an ultraportable, regulation-friendly drone that weighs less than eight ounce.....»»
High-end electronics measurement equipment increasingly paired with software services, says Keysight
The clear development trend for advanced technologies has changed the business model of traditional instrumentation equipment vendors, driving them to adopt an integrated strategy of 'software and hardware integration," according to David Lo, marketi.....»»
The OnePlus 11 totally changed my mind about OnePlus phones
The OnePlus 10T was so bad it almost killed OnePlus for me, but I'm so pleased to say the OnePlus 11 has changed all that. This is why OnePlus is back......»»
HBO Max and Discovery Plus merger plan has changed – and it"s your fault
Warner Bros. Discovery has lightly backtracked on plans to turn HBO Max and Discovery Plus into a single super streamer......»»
Apple to hold in-person ‘AI summit’ event for employees at Steve Jobs Theater
It has been almost three years since Apple changed how it holds special events because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, all events have been pre-recorded, with only the last two having guests there. But it seems that the company is now ready to.....»»
Global 4Q22 smartphone shipments fall 15.4% on year, says Omdia
Worldwide smartphone shipments totaled 301.5 million units in the fourth quarter of 2022, down 15.4% on year, according to Omdia. Typically, the last quarter sees the most shipments, however, this year the tide changed with a disappointing and margin.....»»
Upsurge in rocket launches could impact the ozone layer
University of Canterbury (UC) researchers have summarized the threats that future rocket launches would pose to Earth's protective ozone layer, in a new review article published in the Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand......»»