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.....»»
New study shows that "super spikes" can increase track running speeds by 2%
New research led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that super spikes, scientifically described as advanced footwear technology (AFT) spikes, can give runners about a 2% edge in middle-distance track races, like the 800- and 1,500-meter.....»»
Oyen Digital U34 Bolt SSD review - Enormous drive speed in a rugged package
Apple's SSD prices are pretty high for what you get, so there's a big market for external drives. If you need a massive external SSD, the Oyen Digital U34 Bolt is price-leading and speedy to boot.Oyen Digital U34 Bolt reviewOyen Digital is not one of.....»»
AMD just launched a free tool all serious PC gamers should have
AMD's Frame Latency Meter can measure the latency between moving your mouse and seeing the result on screen......»»
The Cruise Origin driverless pod is dead, GM tells investors
The driverless Orion is dead; instead, Cruise will use next-generation Bolt EVs. Enlarge / As Cruise ramps up its robotaxi service, it won't be in these cool-looking driverless pods. (credit: Cruise) The Cruise Origin w.....»»
Seafloor sediment reveals previously unknown volcanic eruption 520,000 years ago in south Aegean Sea
"Core on deck!" For two months, whenever I heard that cry, I would run up to the deck of the JOIDES Resolution to watch the crew pull up a 30-foot (10-meter) cylindrical tube filled with layered, multicolored rock and sediment drilled from the seaflo.....»»
For a century, it"s been illegal to swim in the Seine. Will Paris"s clean-up make the river safe for Olympic swimmers?
Five eagerly anticipated events in the Paris Olympics will be the mens and womens 10 kilometer marathon swimming races, as well as the 1,500 meter swimming section of three triathlon events. Why? Because all will be held in the Seine River in the cen.....»»
Croc"s deadly last meal in Ancient Egypt unearthed
Scientists have used state of the art 3D imaging technology to piece together the life—and probable death—of a 2.2 meter-long crocodile mummified by the ancient Egyptians......»»
Dig safely when building sandcastles—collapsing sand holes can cause suffocation and even death
While millions of Americans vacation on beaches every year to seek out sun, sand and the sea, many might not realize how dangerous digging holes in the sand can be. In February 2024, a 7-year-old girl died after an approximately 5-foot (1.5-meter) ho.....»»
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV shows GM can make a car for the masses
GM's latest Ultium-based EV is ready for the road. Enlarge / Until the Bolt returns, this is Chevrolet's entry-level electric car, the Equinox EV. (credit: Michael Teo Van Runkle) Chevrolet provided flights from Los Ange.....»»
Morel Audio Biggie wireless speaker promises big sound in a small package
The Morel Audio Biggie is anything but. It's a compact Bluetooth speaker you can take around the house, and even outside, thanks to the extended 50-meter range......»»
Cambridge Audio adds a retro-cool VU meter to its CXN100 streamer
Cambridge Audio is bringing some retro cool to its CXN100 network streamer with a software update that turns its screen into an old-school VU needle meter......»»
GM, LG reach $150 million settlement over Chevrolet Bolt EV battery fires, recall
General Motors and LG Energy Solution have reached a $150 million settlement over Chevrolet Bolt EV battery fires. The deal would give owners of recalled Bolts $700 or $1,400, depending on whether they had their EV battery replaced......»»
GM, LG reach $150M settlement over Chevrolet Bolt EV battery fires, recall
GM and LG have reached $150M settlement over Chevrolet Bolt EV battery fires. The deal would give owners of recalled Bolts payments of $700 or $1,400, depending on whether they have had their EV battery replaced......»»
Three new RR Lyrae variable stars discovered
Using the Lulin One-meter Telescope (LOT), astronomers have observed a newly detected candidate ultra-faint dwarf galaxy known as Virgo III. As a result, they discovered three new RR Lyrae variable stars in the vicinity of this galaxy. The finding wa.....»»
GM ending Chevy Malibu production to retool Kan. plant for Bolt EV
Starting in late 2025, Fairfax Assembly will build both the gasoline-powered Cadillac XT4 and the Chevrolet Bolt EV on the same assembly line......»»
The Great Observatory for Long Wavelengths (GO-LoW) proposal
Humankind has never before seen the low frequency radio sky. It is hidden from ground-based telescopes by the Earth's ionosphere and challenging to access from space with traditional missions because the long wavelengths involved (meter- to kilometer.....»»
Research investigates radio emission of the rotating radio transient RRAT J1854+0306
Using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST), Chinese astronomers have investigated radio emission from a rotating radio transient known as RRAT J1854+0306. Results of the study, published April 15 on the preprint server arX.....»»
Gigantic Jurassic raptor footprints unearthed in China
Scientists have discovered the tracks of a 5 meter-long raptor dinosaur, challenging what was previously known about the species' size range......»»
Study finds microbes hitchhike on microplastics to reach the sea
The oceans contain large amounts of microplastics, particles that are less than 5 mm in size. In parts of the Baltic Sea, the concentration of microplastics can be as much as 3,300 particles per cubic meter. The microplastics end up in aquatic enviro.....»»
What is a sinkhole? A geotechnical engineer explains
Sinkholes are back in the news after a 13-year-old boy fell down a two meter deep hole in a waterlogged football field in Sydney over the weekend. The boy reportedly sank further into the hole every time he tried to push down with his feet, but was l.....»»