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.....»»
Understanding how we sense touch, temperature earns a Nobel
Discoveries triggered a wave of findings about how we sense our environments. Enlarge / The protein that allows us to sense touch is big and complicated. (credit: PDB) Today's Nobel Prize is in "Physiology or Medicine," which.....»»
Robust gene networks from the depths of our evolutionary history
A sophisticated system guides the development of our limbs. Researchers at University of Basel have shed new light on the genetic toolkit used during evolution to create a range of different extremities such as fins, wings, hooves, toes and fingers......»»
Best Buy cut the price of this air fryer in half today!
Whether you want an easier way to cook up some wings or just a healthier way to fry your food, chase down this air fryer, currently 60% off at Best Buy......»»
Nuclear waste interaction in the environment may be more complicated than once thought
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists and collaborators proposed a new mechanism by which nuclear waste could spread in the environment......»»
Executive coaching for employees is complicated and emotional
BetterUp, a reskilling and coaching platform for employees before and beyond the C-suite, is getting in touch with its emotions. This week, the richly funded unicorn startup announced a pair of acquisitions in the emotional artificial intelligence an.....»»
Astronomers solve centuries-old mystery of supernova observed in 1181
"Parker's Star" is surrounded by the Pa30 nebula discovered in 2013. Enlarge / Hubble Space Telescope mosaic image of the Crab Nebula, a six-light-year-wide expanding remnant of a star's supernova explosion in 1054 CE (credit: NASA/ESA/J. Hester.....»»
Math researchers find new ways to improve the science of "trade-offs"
QUT researchers working on complicated problems in agriculture, ecology and medicine have developed a mathematical model to enable faster solutions......»»
Indonesian D2C insurance marketplace Lifepal raises $9M Series A
Choosing an insurance policy is one of the most complicated financial decisions a person can make. Jakarta-based Lifepal wants to simplify the process for Indonesians with a marketplace that lets users compare policies from more than 50 providers, ge.....»»
Microscopic vibrational circular dichroism enables supramolecular chirality mapping
Insect wings are interesting and attractive as unique examples of bioinspired and biomimetic materials. They exhibit multi-functional features and provide a natural model for developing a functional device based on organic polymers. Although there ar.....»»
Big Tech embraced hybrid work. It"s more complicated for some startups
Starting any business is full of challenges. Starting one in the middle of a global pandemic is on a whole other level. That reality didn't stop serial entrepreneur Rami Essaid from starting Finmark last June, but it did force him to take a different.....»»
A brief history of the cabbage butterfly"s evolving tastes
The cabbage butterfly, voracious as a caterpillar, is every gardener's menace. Turns out, these lovely white or sulfur yellow butterflies started trying to take over the planet millions of years before humans ever set foot on it......»»
Dominion Voting files scorching $1.7B defamation lawsuits against Newsmax, OAN
The networks created "an alternate reality where up is down, pigs have wings." Enlarge (credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Dominion Voting Systems filed another round of lawsuits today, alleging that the company was defamed by conservative new.....»»
COVID-19 and the return to school for K-12 students
To put it lightly, going back to school is looking complicated for K-12 students in the U.S. As they prepare to enter their third consecutive school year impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with some schools in the south starting classes this week, th.....»»
One insect species introduced decades ago to a small island had an effect on several insect populations
Larvae of the Glanville fritillary butterfly, Melitaea cinxia, were introduced to the island of Sottunga in the Åland Islands, Finland, in 1991. The original research project for which this introduction was aimed failed. However, although the island.....»»
Evolutionary chaos as butterflies, wasps, and viruses have a three-way war
The evolutionary pressures result in some pretty complicated host interactions. Enlarge (credit: iStock / Getty Images) We're currently watching—often in horror—what happens as a virus and its hosts engage in an evolutionary arms race. Me.....»»
New algorithm for modern quilting
When it comes to the art of quilting, determining the feasibility and order of steps in advanced patterns can be notoriously complicated - and frustrating. By automating that process, a new algorithm enables quilters to focus on design and creation......»»
Nothing Can Keep This Drone Down
It uses elytra, a beetle-inspired set of wings, to self-right itself When life knocks you down, you’ve got to get back up. Ladybugs take this advice seriously in the most literal sense. If caught on their backs, the insects ar.....»»
How to Keep the Automotive Chip Shortage From Happening Again
It’s time for the auto industry to really get to know the chip industry “The automotive supply chain is a very complicated animal,” said Bob O’Donnell president of TECHnalysis Research at an automotive technology panel held Monday at Gl.....»»
New AI-Based Augmented Innovation Tool Promises to Transform Engineer Problem Solving
AI-enabled software suite helps automate innovation process – from ideation to disclosure submission. You’re an engineer trying to work out a solution to a complicated problem. You have been at this problem for the last three days......»»
Militaries plunder science fiction for technology ideas, but turn a blind eye to the genre"s social commentary
Military planning is a complicated endeavor, calling upon experts in logistics and infrastructure to predict resource availability and technological advancements. Long-range military planning, deciding what to invest in now to prepare armed forces fo.....»»