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......»»
Advances in spectroscopy: Physicists find new way to measure properties of a material"s surface layer
Physicists at The University of Texas at Arlington have developed a new technique that can measure the properties of the topmost atomic layer of materials without including information from the underlying layers......»»
Research reveals how a common bacterium may spread from the intestine
A typical gut bacterium that can spread through the body and cause a serious infection resists natural immune defenses and antibiotics by enhancing its protective outer layer, known as the cell envelope, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medi.....»»
Twitter briefly rolled out gray "official" check marks. Then Elon Musk changed his mind
A new verification mark intended to better identify prominent Twitter accounts has instead become the latest source of chaos at the company under new owner Elon Musk......»»
Highly efficient vectorial field manipulation using a transmitted tri-layer metasurface
A new publication from Opto-Electronic Advances discusses highly efficient vectorial field manipulation using a transmitted tri-layer metasurface......»»
How geopolitical turmoil changed the cybersecurity threat landscape
ENISA, EU’s Agency for Cybersecurity, released its annual Threat Landscape report, covering the period from July 2021 up to July 2022. Cybersecurity threat landscape in 2022 With more than 10 terabytes of data stolen monthly, ransomware still f.....»»
Environmentally friendly "biofoam" could address plastic pollution crisis
A new biodegradable packing foam developed at UBC not only potentially addresses the world's plastic pollution crisis but also serves as an equal and true partnership example of working with First Nations......»»
Low Power Mode totally changed the way I use my Apple Watch Ultra
Low Power Mode is said to make the Apple Watch Ultra's battery last for 60 hours on a single charge. We found out it doesn't. It can last much longer......»»
Murata boosts MLCC capacity in China in its largest investment to target EV, 5G smartphone markets
Murata Manufacturing Co., a leading Japanese manufacturer of ceramic passive electronic components, particularly Multi-layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs), plans to invest JPY 45 billion (US$305 million) to boost production capacity in China's Jiangsu p.....»»
How Has Pandemic Thinking Affected VoC?
A look at how the pandemic changed both consumer and business behaviors and how brands are updating their goals. Continue reading........»»
Your old HDMI cable isn’t good enough anymore. Here’s why
Selecting the right HDMI cable for your setup used to be a simple thing. Now? Not so much. Here's how and why HDMI standards have changed and what to look for......»»
Exploring the surface melting of colloidal glass
In 1842, the famous British researcher Michael Faraday made an amazing observation by chance: A thin layer of water forms on the surface of ice, even though it is well below zero degrees. The temperature is below the melting point of ice, yet the sur.....»»
Global warming in the Arctic increases megafires on the permafrost
The Siberian Arctic experienced an unusual number of fires in 2019 and 2020. This raised concerns in the scientific community, as the Arctic has large areas of permafrost, a permanently frozen layer of subsoil that accumulates large amounts of carbon.....»»
Nucleus Security CISA KEV Enrichment Dashboard provides insights into vulnerability prioritization
Nucleus Security has launched the CISA KEV Enrichment Dashboard, a free tool that enables vulnerability researchers to observe known and exploitable vulnerabilities identified by CISA and layer additional enrichment intelligence onto their vulnerabil.....»»
UK police officer resignations have risen by 72% in the last year—we asked former officers why
Policing has long been known as a "job for life." With low rates of leaving and high rates of loyalty, a career of 30 years or more was very much the norm. However, times have changed......»»
IDC Analyst Brief reveals how passwords aren’t going away
Passwords are the keys to the kingdom. Hardening the password security layer requires a multistep approach. This IDC Analyst Brief reveals how passwords aren’t going away and what can be done to improve their creation. Download – IDC Anal.....»»
Mac System Settings in macOS Ventura: Tips, tricks, and requests for the overhauled design
macOS Ventura has a variety of new features and changes and one that may be jarring is System Preferences morphing into System Settings. Follow along for a look at what’s changed, tips and tricks for using the new UI with Mac System Settings, fea.....»»
COVID-19 reshaped the way we buy, prepare and consume food
In early 2020, as province after province in Canada declared public health emergencies, and pandemic restrictions came into force, routine grocery runs changed dramatically......»»
The 9 best iPhones of all time that changed everything
Apple has delivered some truly excellent iPhones over the last 15 years. Here's a look back at the best of the best......»»
Pantone colors now cost $15/month in Adobe products – with old files otherwise unusable
Pantone colors have long been free to use in Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator – but that’s now changed. If you want to use the industry-standard colors in future, you’ll need to pay a $15/month subscription. Worse, if you have existing PSD.....»»
Catholic Church can reduce carbon emissions by returning to meat-free Fridays, study suggests
In 2011, the Catholic bishops of England and Wales called on congregations to return to foregoing meat on Fridays. Only around a quarter of Catholics changed their dietary habits—yet this has still saved over 55,000 tons of carbon a year, according.....»»