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.....»»
Inside the complicated business of disguising 5G equipment
For years, artificial cacti have lined the sandy roadsides of North Scottsdale, Arizona. They look real at first glance but tucked inside are antennas and radio equipment that provide 4G LTE wireless connectivity to the area. Large concealment struct.....»»
Spacewalking astronauts prep station for new solar wings
Spacewalking astronauts ventured out Sunday to install support frames for new, high-efficiency solar panels arriving at the International Space Station later this year......»»
Phones’ fast-charging tech is confusing, annoying, and will only get worse
It's easy to charge your phone at slow speeds, but much more complicated to get fast charging to work, especially now that chargers are not included......»»
Red Dead Redemption 2: How to fish for fun and profit
Fishing in Red Dead Redemption 2 can get complicated, but luckily, we're here to help. Here's our fishing guide for RDR2, including tips to get the best catch......»»
Wood-eating cockroach couples take turns eating each other"s wings after mating
A pair of researchers at Kyushu University in Japan, has found that at least one kind of wood-eating cockroach engages in mutual wing eating after mating. In their paper published in the journal Ethology, Haruka Osaki and Eiiti Kasuya describe how th.....»»
Image: Hubble takes portrait of nebula
This image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope features an impressive portrait of M1-63, a beautifully captured example of a bipolar planetary nebula located in the constellation of Scutum (the Shield)......»»
Research team develops joint splints for sports and medicine inspired by dragonfly wings
Around 80% of sports injuries are so-called musculoskeletal injuries, for example sprains, strains or overstretching. Such injuries can occur especially in those sports with high loads on the wrists, such as handball, basketball or weightlifting. Con.....»»
With a reported deal in the wings for Joby Aviation, electric aircraft soars to $10B business
One year after nabbing $590 million from investors led by Toyota, and a few months after picking up Uber’s flying taxi business, Joby Aviation is reportedly in talks to go public in a SPAC deal that would value the electric plane manufacturer a.....»»
Spectacular "honeycomb heart" revealed in iconic stellar explosion
A unique heart shape, with wisps of gas filaments showing an intricate honeycomb-like arrangement, has been discovered at the center of the iconic supernova remnant, the Crab Nebula. Astronomers have mapped the void in unprecedented detail, creating.....»»
The evolution of red color vision in lycaenid butterflies linked to coordinated rhodopsin tuning
The colors in a flower patch appear completely different to a bear, a honeybee, a butterfly and humans. The ability to see these colors is generated by specific properties of opsins—light-sensitive proteins in the retina of our eyes. The number of.....»»
Scientists discover how a group of caterpillars became poisonous
The Atala butterfly (Eumaeus atala) and its five closest relatives in the genus Eumaeus like to display their toxicity. This sextet's toxicity comes from what they eat as caterpillars: plants called cycads that have been around since before dinosaurs.....»»
Destruction AllStars review: Sony’s new PS Plus freebie stalls out
Fun multiplayer demolition derby game is more complicated than it needs to be......»»
Google Drive for desktop aims to simplify file sync for business and individual users
Google’s file sync offerings under its Drive service can get a bit complicated, especially if you’re a regular customer who relies on Backup and Sync for personal use and then has to manage Drive File Stream at work. It could also get messy if an.....»»
As location becomes irrelevant, Greek VCs eye local talent and spread their wings
Venture capital and venture debt have continued to grow in the country, although the angel scene remains low-key. According to a recent report on Greece’s startup ecosystem by management consultants Found.ation, venture capital and ve.....»»
Infinitus emerges from stealth with $21.4M for ‘voice RPA’ aimed at healthcare companies
Robotic process automation (RPA) has found a strong foothold in the world of enterprise IT through its effective use of AI and other technology to help automate repetitive tasks to free up people to focus on more complicated work. Today, a startup ca.....»»
Infinitus emerges from stealth with $21.4M for “voice RPA” aimed at healthcare companies
Robotic process automation (RPA) has found a strong foothold in the world of enterprise IT through its effective use of AI and other technology to help automate repetitive tasks, to free up people to focus on more complicated work. Today, a startup c.....»»
Ultrasonic Holograms: Who Knew Acoustics Could Go 3D?
Imaging and other medical applications waiting in the wings Although its origins trace back to the 1960s and ‘70s, acoustic holography as a field has been hampered by rampant noise created by widespread reflection and scattering. (Lasers.....»»
Zaha Hadid Architects reveals images of four-winged cultural centre in Zhuhai
A roofscape modelled on patterns of migratory birds will shelter the four wings of the Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre that Zaha Hadid Architects is developing in southern China. Read more A roofscape modelled on patterns of migratory birds w.....»»
Lactobacillus manipulates bile acids to create favorable gut environment
New research from North Carolina State University reveals that probiotic Lactobacillus bacteria use enzymes situationally to manipulate bile acids and promote their own survival in the gut. These findings further elucidate the complicated relationshi.....»»
Image: Hubble spots an interstellar interaction
The life of a planetary nebula is often chaotic, from the death of its parent star to the scattering of its contents far out into space. Captured here by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, ESO 455-10 is one such planetary nebula, located in the con.....»»