How can we make washing machines last?
Sweden is trying to encourage consumers to repair household items like washing machines......»»
Why so many electric car chargers in America don"t work
Parts break, information screens freeze, payment systems malfunction. Copper thieves steal the cords. Vandals damage charging plugs. In the U.S., nascent networks mean that if the machines at one station aren’t working, there may not be another nea.....»»
Deals: M2 Mac mini starts from $500, Samsung M8 AirPlay 2 monitor $471, Beats Studio Buds $94, more
Tuesday is ushering in a fresh batch of discounts, and 9to5Toys has done the work to get the best of the best all rounded up below. On tap today, we have all-time lows on Apple’s latest M2 Mac mini that make its most affordable macOS machines an e.....»»
SK Hynix set to volume produce 3D NAND with NIL equipment by 2025
SK Hynix has introduced nano imprint lithography (NIL) machines from Japan's optical equipment supplier Canon, and is slated to apply them to mass production of 3D NAND chips by 2025, according to news reports from South Korea......»»
Healthy teeth thanks to the "washing machine effect": Research explains tooth abrasion in cows
Ruminants like cows have developed an unusual way of digesting their food: they ingest plants, give them a rough chewing and then swallow the half-chewed mash before regurgitating it repeatedly and continuing to chew. This has clear advantages, as a.....»»
US court rules that Corellium is not infringing Apple’s copyrights with iOS virtual machines
Apple has been battling with Corellium in court for a long time as the company sells virtual iOS devices without having any authorization to do so. However, Apple faced a major defeat this week as a US court ruled that Corellium is not infringing an.....»»
Researchers discover an alternative to ATP for string-shaped motors in cells
Cells have a fascinating feature to neatly organize their interior by using tiny protein machines called molecular motors that generate directed movements. Most of them use a common type of fuel, a kind of chemical energy, called ATP to operate......»»
The Physics of Mandalorian Jetpacks (Hint: They Aren’t Jetpacks)
This Star Wars Day, it’s time to figure out how these iconic flying machines work, and if there’s anything like them on Earth......»»
AI vs. Hollywood: Writers battle “plagiarism machines” in union talks
WGA writers don't want to train AI or clean up AI-generated "sloppy first drafts." Enlarge / An AI-generated image of "an office copy machine in front of a hollywood-style explosion." (credit: Midjourney) The Writers Gui.....»»
Wastewater microfibers contribute to potential pollution on Kenyan coastline
Washing clothes releases microfibers, which can be synthetic (plastic) and non-synthetic, but little is understood about the environmental impact. To better understand this, researchers teamed up with the Flipflopi project, an initiative which uses t.....»»
Microbot toys demonstrate how biological machines move
By connecting small self-propelling toys in a chain, researchers at the UvA Institute of Physics have found the key to studying the movement of microscopic organisms and molecular motors inside our cells......»»
Curious about screen-based fitness machines? Here are the best we’ve found
We tried he most unique devices on the market to see what's worth your dollar. Enlarge A home gym makes working out convenient, which will ideally lead to consistency, the key to any exercise regimen. There are a few ke.....»»
Bringing A Broken Industrial Arm Back To Life As A CNC Mill
These awesome, somewhat aged, industrial arms are out there, and most of us have seen them floating around on ebay or other various auction sites. However, when you look at the details you see that the cnc “brains” are machines from the.....»»
Researchers illustrate the media"s power to affect behavioral change during COVID-19 in Sweden
Increased media coverage of COVID-19 led to more individuals taking preventive measures such as hand washing, social distancing, and wearing masks, new research from the Stockholm School of Economics and Jönköping University shows. This highlights.....»»
Dashlane releases ‘first’ SSO powered by confidential computing
Dashlane Confidential SSO uses virtual machines to create an encrypted confidential computing environment for password management. Dashlane Confidential SSO uses virtual machines to create an encrypted confidential computing environment for passw.....»»
Bizarre Material Combines the Best Traits of Gel and Metal
A new material was used in a simple snail robot, but it could one day make artificial nervous systems for more complex machines.....»»
Dealmaster: Ars Technica readers’ favorite kitchen appliance is 25% off
Savings on Instant Pot cookers, coffee machines, and waffle makers. (credit: Instant Brands) In this kitchen appliance edition of Dealmaster, we've gathered some of the best deals on some of our favorite tools for cooking. One of t.....»»
LockBit ransomware gang appears to be targeting Macs for the first time
Over the last several years, LockBit has become one of the most powerful ransomware gangs. While it has focused on Windows, Linux, and virtual host machines, it looks like the group has developed its first ransomware for Macs. more… The post Lock.....»»
What are these blue creatures washing up on Southern California beaches?
Thousands of dark blue creatures have been washing ashore at beaches across the state, littering the shores and bewildering passersby from Marin to Orange county......»»
Third massive whale in a month beaches itself, dies in Bali
A 17-meter-long (56-foot-long) sperm whale died after washing up on a beach in Bali, a conservation official said Sunday, making it the third whale that beached itself on the Indonesian island in just a little over a week......»»
Woman with untreated TB is on the lam, took city bus to casino
After tracking the woman, police say she is "actively avoiding execution of the warrant." Enlarge / A person sits at the slot machines at a casino. (credit: Getty | Octavio Jones) A Tacoma, Washington, woman who has refu.....»»