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......»»
Kanye West is no longer acquiring Parler, company says
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West will no longer be acquiring Parler, the alternative social media platform favored by conservatives including some far-right extremists, the company announced on Thursday. West has legally changed his name to Ye.....»»
Apple AR, VR operating system now called "xrOS"
Apple has reportedly changed the name of its mixed-reality operating system to "xrOS," signaling that the company may be close to releasing a mixed-reality headset.Apple's "realityOS," the suspected operating system for its dedicated AR and VR platfo.....»»
Shining a new light on oil-slick rainbows and other thin-layer physics
When sunlight reflects on an oily puddle of water in a parking lot, it creates a rainbow of swirling colors. That's because of the thin film interference principle, which explains how light reflects off of different layers, or films, in a mixture of.....»»
New carbon nanotube-based foam promises superior protection against concussions
Developed by University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers, a lightweight, ultra-shock-absorbing foam could vastly improve helmets designed to protect people from strong blows......»»
EU threatens Musk with Twitter ban as firm defends new approach to moderation
Twitter claims "none of our policies have changed" after abandoning COVID policy. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) A European regulator today reportedly threatened Elon Musk with a continent-wide ban on Twitter.....»»
What if the dinosaurs hadn"t gone extinct? Why our world might look very different
Sixty-six million years ago, an asteroid hit the Earth with the force of 10 billion atomic bombs and changed the course of evolution. The skies darkened and plants stopped photosynthesising. The plants died, then the animals that fed on them. The foo.....»»
Xbox Series S $250 Black Friday price changed my tune on the console
The Xbox Series S is on sale for $250 this weekend, a price so low that it made me rethink the console's ultimate utility......»»
Stop counting cups. There"s an ocean of difference in our water needs
A new study of thousands of people reveals a wide range in the amount of water people consume around the globe and over their lifespans, definitively spilling the oft-repeated idea that eight, 8-ounce glasses meet the human body's daily needs......»»
The five best women’s coats of 2022 are striking, stylish, and functional
After two pandemic winters, the calculation of what makes a great coat has changed. To do its job, a coat must keep you warm in frigid conditions without overheating. But the best coats are also beautiful, flatter the body, and help to express your.....»»
Remembering George Lois, who changed visual culture as we know it
The late graphic designer and art director influenced generations of designers through his iconic ‘Esquire’ covers and ad campaigns. While I was growing up in the 1960s, my Uncle James had a subscription to Esquire magazine.&.....»»
Google Cloud adds networking, security features for enterprises
Google Cloud is rolling out new network and security features, including a service that provides Layer-7 security.The new offerings announced at Google Cloud Next also include firewall and web application-protection options aimed at advancing exis.....»»
Major tax-filing websites secretly share income data with Meta
Financial data was sent to Meta by TaxAct, H&R Block, and TaxSlayer. Enlarge (credit: Drew Angerer / Staff | Getty Images News) Here to add another layer of dread ahead of the upcoming tax season, The Markup reported tha.....»»
Apple reportedly to have Samsung replace YMTC for iPhone-use NAND flash supply in 2023
Apple has quietly suspended plans to purchase 128-layer NAND flash from Chinese supplier Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) for iPhones targeting the China market, and reportedly will have Samsung Electronics as the alternative supplier starting in 2.....»»
Audi, VW, Stellantis, Buick-GMC and Hyundai dealerships change hands in Q3 deals
Audi, Volkswagen, Stellantis, Buick-GMC and Hyundai dealerships changed hands in separate third-quarter transactions across three states......»»
New technique accurately measures how 2D materials expand when heated
Two-dimensional materials, which consist of just a single layer of atoms, can be packed together more densely than conventional materials, so they could be used to make transistors, solar cells, LEDs, and other devices that run faster and perform bet.....»»
Five ways to create a compassionate workplace culture and help workers recover from burnout
We live in tumultuous times which can create an added layer of uncertainty for employees who need to build relationships with students, patients or clients. Providing calm, confident and warm emotional labor can be difficult for people experiencing b.....»»
Generality vs. specificity: Unraveling the electric double layer structure of highly ionic liquid electrolytes
Using a combination of simulation and experimental techniques, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Material Science and Engineering researchers have been able to identify the electric double layer structure of an ionic liquid on a series of cryst.....»»
Finding work-life balance with remote work
Before March 2020, the idea of remote work was not a realistic option for many businesses. However, the COVID-19 pandemic changed options drastically for employees almost overnight, and the remote work experiment began. Fast forward to 2022, and trad.....»»
Complaining about Apple retail conditions is like "writing to Santa"
As Apple continues to fight against unionization in Apple Stores, staff reveal how they are being driven to seek union help in what used to be the best job in retail.Apple Towson in Maryland. Credit: AppleApple truly changed the face of retail with t.....»»
How to add relationships to contacts in iOS 16
You can add another layer of personalization to your contacts by adding their relationship to you on your iPhone. Here is how to set that up.The Contacts appThe Contacts app allows you to keep the phone number, emails, and other contact information y.....»»