How did the Butterfly Nebula get its wings? It"s complicated
Planetary nebulae form when red giant stars expel their outermost layers as they run out of helium fuel—becoming hot, dense white dwarf stars that are roughly the size of Earth. The material that was shed, enriched in carbon, forms dazzling pattern.....»»
Chip shortage? Some industries now have too many
It's getting complicated for investors in semiconductor stocks, with last year's big chip shortage morphing into an inventory glut for some companies, and others getting caught up in geopolitics......»»
Chip shortage? Some industries have too many
It's getting complicated for investors in semiconductor stocks, with last year's big chip shortage morphing into an inventory glut for some companies, and others getting caught up in geopolitics......»»
Evidence found that colorful ventral wings help colonizing birds avoid collisions
A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in China, the U.S. and Germany has found evidence that suggests that colorful ventral wings help colonizing birds to avoid running into one another. In their paper published in the journal Pr.....»»
Mac keyboard showdown: Apple versus chiclet versus mechanical
There are many different keyboards on the market for Mac users, and choosing between them can be complicated. To help you out, we've broken down the pros and cons of some of the most popular types.Mac keyboardsIn general, there are three major keyboa.....»»
Best Projector Deals: Save on Nebula, LG, and more
Looking for an affordable projector for your home theater? Here are the best projector deals available now......»»
Apple’s AR/VR headset will arrive in January 2023, analyst projects
Ming-Chi Kuo called it "the most complicated product Apple has ever designed." Enlarge / An early augmented reality demo by Apple, using a smartphone instead of a headset. (credit: Apple) Tech industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has.....»»
Risky behavior reduced when executives put focus on identity security
Managing identities accessing enterprise resources has become significantly more complicated over the last several years. Between the increasing number of identities, the challenges posed by phishing attacks, and the continued growth of cloud adoptio.....»»
Almost 200 unique butterflies live only in Colombia and could be at risk of being lost forever
Almost 200 unique species of butterflies live only in Colombia, accounting for 20% of all butterfly species, and they might be at risk. This means that one in five of the world's known butterfly species could be protected in Colombia's territory. The.....»»
Moth wing–inspired sound absorbing wallpaper in sight after breakthrough
Experts at the University of Bristol have discovered that the scales on moth wings act as excellent sound absorbers even when placed on an artificial surface......»»
Monarch butterfly populations are thriving in North America
For years, scientists have warned that monarch butterflies are dying off in droves because of diminishing winter colonies. But new research from the University of Georgia shows that the summer population of monarchs has remained relatively stable ove.....»»
Malwarebytes DNS Filtering helps IT and security teams block access to malicious websites
At RSA Conference 2022, Malwarebytes announced the expansion of its Nebula platform with a new DNS Filtering module available for Windows on June 14 and for Mac in July. Malwarebytes DNS Filtering is powered by Cloudflare‘s zero trust platform.....»»
How to record audio on Google Slides
Google Slides is a cloud-friendly alternative for creating your slideshow quickly — but adding audio is more complicated. Here's how to add sound to a slide!.....»»
"Yoyo stars" found responsible for off-center cosmic bubbles
Astronomers have developed a new model to simulate the formation of a cluster of baby stars. Comparison with the well-known real case of the Orion Nebula shows that its off-center bubble of ionized gas was caused by a massive star that was pushed out.....»»
"Everything Everywhere All At Once" bloopers are coming, here"s a taste
Everything Everywhere All At Once is hands-down one of the best movies of the year, combining multiversal shenanigans, complicated family dynamics, and the world's best Ratatouille reference. It's weird, wild, and wonderful, and it stands to reason t.....»»
Sheryl Sandberg"s complicated legacy at Facebook
For much of her first decade at Facebook, Sheryl Sandberg's public stature grew alongside the size and influence of the company she helped run. As second-in-command to Facebook cofounder Mark Zuckerberg, she oversaw the massive growth of its core adv.....»»
Manipulating photons for microseconds tops 9,000 years on a supercomputer
An optical quantum computer does things we can't computationally model. Enlarge / Given an actual beam of light, a beamsplitter divides it in two. Given individual photons, the behavior becomes more complicated. (credit: Wikipedia).....»»
Microgravity analog culture profoundly affects microbial infection process in 3-D human tissue models, a new study finds
Infectious microbes have evolved sophisticated means to invade host cells, outwit the body's defenses and cause disease. While researchers have tried to puzzle out the complicated interactions between microorganisms and the host cells they infect, on.....»»
Transparency on demand: A novel process can render artificial materials transparent or even entirely invisible
Space, the final frontier. The starship Enterprise pursues its mission to explore the galaxy, when all communication channels are suddenly cut off by an impenetrable nebula. In many episodes of the iconic TV series, the valiant crew must "tech the te.....»»
GE Cync smart lighting review: A worthy Philips Hue competitor
Smart lighting is the easiest way to start a smart home, but many fear it's complicated. We go hands-on with GE Cync to see how it stacks up......»»
Bags or bins? When it comes to recycling, the answer is complicated
It seemed like a straightforward question to biology professor Paul Mensink: Are plastic bags that hold curbside recyclables better or worse for the environment than blue boxes?.....»»