If Dilophosaurus ran the 100-meter against Usain Bolt, who would win?
Eight-time Olympic gold medalist would beat the Jurassic beast by a good 2 seconds. Enlarge / University of Toledo physicist Scott Lee came up with the exercise to inspire undergrads in his introductory physics course. (credit: Aurich.....»»
Deep and extreme: Microbes thrive in transition
A lot happens and changes within a thin one-meter-thick transition layer between deep Red Sea water and an expansive underlying brine lake......»»
Do You Own a Motorcycle Airbag if You Have to Pay Extra to Inflate It?
"Pardon me while I feed the meter on my critical safety device," quips a Hackaday article (shared by long-time Slashdot reader AmiMoJo): If you ride a motorcycle, you may have noticed that the cost of airbag vests has dropped. In one case, somethin.....»»
This Fitbit for Your Water Meter Started as a DIY Project
How an EE tinkering with home automation turned a hobby DIY project into a consumer product I brush some dead leaves from the top of the slab of cement that covers my curbside water meter and pry it off with a long screwdriver. I’d never real.....»»
Semiconductor shortages continue to worsen, causing record order delays
Automakers are expecting $110 billion in lost sales this year due to shortages. Enlarge / This machine is checking silicon wafers in a cleanroom lab—class 1 chip facilities must limit dust to 10 particles per cubic meter, 1/1000th the amount f.....»»
Researchers develop green alternatives to fossil raw materials
As a renewable resource, wood offers great potential in the fight against the climate crisis. First, it sequesters large amounts of carbon (1 ton per cubic meter!). Moreover, it is an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil based resources, wh.....»»
Slender-snouted Besanosaurus was an 8-meter-long marine snapper
Middle Triassic ichthyosaurs are rare, and mostly small in size. The new Besanosaurus specimens described in the peer-reviewed journal PeerJ by Italian, Swiss, Dutch and Polish paleontologists provide new information on the anatomy of this fish-like.....»»
Image: NASA"s Lucy high gain antenna up close
Lucy's epic journey to observe Jupiter's Trojan asteroids requires a reliable communications link back to Earth, and so the spacecraft is outfitted with a 6.5-ft. (2-meter)-wide high gain antenna for this task......»»
ESA to build second deep space dish in Australia
On 29 April, ESA and the Australian Space Agency announced the construction of a second 35-meter, deep space antenna at ESA's New Norcia station, located 140 kilometers north of Perth in Western Australia......»»
DNA structure itself is involved in genome regulation
The (when stretched) two-meter-long DNA molecule in each human cell is continuously being unpacked and packed again to enable the expression of genetic information. When genes must be accessed for transcription, the DNA double helix unwinds and the s.....»»
Why South Africa-based car subscription company Planet42 is going carbon neutral
Since ride-hailing companies like Uber and Bolt disrupted the transportation industry, one of the thorns on their sides has been traffic congestion and pollution. Research has shown that trips from ride-hailing cars have more emissions than those fro.....»»
The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV lowers the cost of entry for some of GM’s most advanced tech
The 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV may look like a larger, slightly longer Chevrolet Bolt, but under that boxy exterior lies a whole lot of tech that’s both affordable and very advanced. With the launch of the Chevy Bolt EUV, and its available suite of ad.....»»
Track Your UV Exposure In Real Time With This DIY Meter
Know when you’ve had enough sun before you get burned Illustration: James Provost While editing an article about skin cancer early in my career, I learned many not-so-cheerful facts about how ultraviolet light causes.....»»
DiDi Chuxing expands to South Africa, to take on Bolt and Uber
Chinese ride-hailing company DiDi Chuxing has started operations in South Africa today, according to Reuters. Founded in 2012, the Beijing based company operates in more than 400 cities in China. It claims to serve over 550 million users in 16 countr.....»»
Investors feed the meter for curb management startup Automotus
The curbside is being squeezed as the number of commercial vehicle operators and gig economy workers battle over this increasingly scarce real estate — a problem that has been compounded by an uptick in on-demand delivery services fueled by the pan.....»»
Giant fossil flightless bird had an enormous body but was still "bird-brained"
The largest flightless bird ever to live weighed in up to 600kg and had a whopping head about half a meter long—but its brain was squeezed for space......»»
The eukaryotic cell nucleus resembles the layout of a superstore
The headquarter of a eukaryotic cell is the nucleus, and most of the cell's information and instructions are stored there in the form of DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid). The DNA, which is twisted, rolled and bundled in a two-meter-long chain, together wi.....»»
This water meter can shut off leaks before they cause damage
WINT's intelligent water-saving device could reduce the expensive risk of water damage to buildings and cut down on water waste......»»
Ford recalling about 75 Mustang Mach-E crossovers for bolt issue
The high-profile EV has faced numerous delays for additional quality checks in its first few months on sale......»»
GM to launch EV digital retail tool powered by Tekion
The platform is designed to facilitate dealers' EV sales as the 2022 Chevy Bolt EV and the larger Bolt EUV hit dealers' showrooms this summer......»»
IFC backs Bolt with $24M to expand its transportation network in emerging markets
Bolt, an Uber competitor that is building an international on-demand network of services to transport people, food and other items in cars, scooters and bikes across Europe and Africa, has picked up some strategic funding today to continue expanding.....»»