How Old Are You, Really? New Tests Want to Tell You
About a dozen such consumer tests are now on the market, but the science of reading DNA for insights about longevity is still young......»»
Amazon tests a new AI assistant to answer your questions while you shop
The AI can summarize user reviews and product details for you, but it does get things wrong and won't offer alternatives......»»
Tests can reveal whether an antibody can turn into a killer
What makes a soldier switch sides? That is a really good question, especially when the soldier is an antibody that is supposed to defend the body against one of the world's most dangerous snake venoms but instead ends up helping the venom kill the bo.....»»
"Stellar paternity tests" match orphaned stars to their Milky Way origins
In the chaotic environment of open star clusters, strong gravitational interactions between bodies can launch individual stars far outside the cluster, even outside our galaxy, the Milky Way. Now, for the first time researchers have mapped several of.....»»
iPhone from onboard Alaska Airlines incident found; survives 16,000-foot drop
We’ve seen drop tests, but nothing like this. While searching for the missing door plug from Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, a resident stumbled upon an intact iPhone on the side of the road. He soon discovered that it actually belonged to a passenger.....»»
The 5 best DNA test kits for 2024
DNA tests aren’t just limited to ancestry. You can test for your risks for certain diseases, the best workouts and diets for your health and fitness, and more......»»
Starlink launches first “cellphone towers in space” for use with LTE phones
T-Mobile field tests begin soon—texting to be available before voice and data. Enlarge / Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capability. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX last night launched the first six Starlink satellite.....»»
NASA tests 3D-printed, rotating detonation rocket engine
Looking to the future, NASA is investigating several technologies that will allow it to accomplish some bold objectives. This includes returning to the moon, creating the infrastructure that will let us stay there, sending the first crewed mission to.....»»
NASA tests moon elevator for Artemis III mission
NASA has been testing an elevator that will transport the Artemis III astronauts from the Starship HLS lander to the lunar surface......»»
Injection of “smart insulin” regulates blood glucose levels for one week
Tests in animals show the material works like the body's own system. Enlarge / Smart insulin has the potential to make injections far less frequent. (credit: A. Martin UW Photography) People with type I diabetes have to.....»»
A sweater made from new aerogel fiber tests warmer than one made from down
A team of chemical engineers and materials scientists at Zhejiang University in China has developed a new type of aerogel fiber that has proven to be warmer than down when woven into a sweater. In their paper published in the journal Science, the gro.....»»
Was the Peace River earthquake induced or natural? New study tests frameworks to answer the question
Using questionnaires created to determine whether a particular earthquake is natural or induced by human activity, a panel of experts concluded that the November 2022 magnitude 5.2 Peace River earthquake sequence in Alberta, Canada was likely induced.....»»
Security automation gains traction, prompting a “shift everywhere” philosophy
The use of automated security technology is growing rapidly, which in turn is propagating the “shift everywhere” philosophy – performing security tests throughout the entire software development life cycle – across more organizations, accordi.....»»
Reassessing what we can expect from peptides in disease detection
Based on blood tests, it is possible to detect rare genetic diseases, recognize cancer, or determine the inflammation level in the body. Moreover, due to the rapid development of medical diagnostics based on biofluid analysis, many efforts are being.....»»
Nanoparticle flu vaccine design shows promise in early tests
Existing flu vaccines provide only limited, seasonal protection because they target highly changeable proteins on the virus. Scripps Research scientists have now designed a vaccine that should work broadly against influenza A strains—one of the two.....»»
Rocket Report: The final space shuttle stack; SpaceX may extend booster lifetimes
"God willing, the suborbital tests of the new generation 'bio-capsule' will be completely Iranian." Enlarge / Solid rocket motors are stacked at the California Science Center for an eventual vertical display of space shuttle Ende.....»»
"Forever chemicals" in thousands of private wells near military sites, study finds
Water tests show nearly 3,000 private wells located near 63 active and former U.S. military bases are contaminated with "forever chemicals" at levels higher than what federal regulators consider safe for drinking......»»
tvOS 17.2 changes the behavior of the Siri button on the Apple TV Remote
Apple has been running tests with tvOS 17.2 beta for some time now, and the update brings changes to the Apple TV operating system – and it looks like Apple is still tweaking a few things. With the latest beta of tvOS 17.2 available to developers,.....»»
Apple shows off the lean, efficient processor lab behind the M3
For the first time, Apple has allowed cameras into one of its processor labs where it tests designs like the M3, while executives explain the firm's approach to building its own chips.CNBC's Katie Tarasov (left) with Godfrey D'Souza, Apple's senior d.....»»
Rocket Report: A mysterious explosion in China; Firefly tests new engine
Firefly Aerospace has announced a major milestone for its new medium-lift rocket. Enlarge / Imagery from Europe's Sentinel-2 satellite shows the aftermath of an explosion on a test stand at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in.....»»
NASA tests in-flight capability of Artemis moon rocket engine
NASA conducted the third RS-25 engine hot fire in a critical 12-test certification series Nov. 29, demonstrating a key capability necessary for flight of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket during Artemis missions to the moon and beyond......»»