Keyboard or pen and paper? Here’s what science says is better for taking notes
Handwritten notes allegedly stick in your brain better, but keyboards give an obvious speed advantage when taking notes. But which one helps you learn best?.....»»
Review: NuPhy Halo75 V2 mechanical keyboard is a light show of fun for your Mac
Anyone play Mega Man back in the day? That’s the first thing I thought of when I unboxed the new NuPhy Halo75 V2 mechanical keyboard. The awesome “blue lagoon” color just screams Mega Man, and the aptly named Halo75 puts on a really playful lig.....»»
I spent over $2,000 on the new iPad Pro. Here’s why I already love it
I recently spent over $2,000 for the new iPad Pro, Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil Pro. After a few days with the setup, I'm already in love......»»
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door review: GameCube remake is as iconic as ever
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remains a classic with its Nintendo Switch remake thanks to its hilarious writing and approachable RPG gameplay......»»
Observations investigate properties of nearby brown dwarf HD 33632 Ab
Using the Keck II telescope in Hawaii, astronomers have observed a nearby brown dwarf known as HD 33632 Ab. Results of the observational campaign, presented in a paper published May 14 on the pre-print server arXiv, provide more insights into the pro.....»»
Researchers investigate mercury concentrations in fish and wildlife on a global scale
A paper, titled "Global Mercury Concentrations in Biota: Their Use as a Basis for a Global Biomonitoring Framework" and published in the journal Ecotoxicology, describes for the first time currently available mercury data for fish and wildlife on a g.....»»
New quantum dot approach can enhance electrical conductivity of solar cells
A team led by Professor Jongmin Choi of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering has developed a PbS quantum dot that can rapidly enhance the electrical conductivity of solar cells. The findings are published in the journal Small......»»
Endangered migrating eagles impacted by Ukraine war, new study shows
A new study reveals for the first time the impact of ongoing conflicts on the migration of an endangered bird species. The paper "Active European Warzone Impacts Raptor Migration" was published in Current Biology on May 20......»»
REBELS-25 is a dynamically cold disk galaxy, observations find
An international team of astronomers has observed a high-redshift massive star-forming galaxy known as REBELS-25. They found that REBELS-25 is a dynamically cold disk galaxy. This finding was presented in a research paper published May 9 on the pre-p.....»»
If you want an iPad Pro Magic Keyboard that matches the Siri Remote, it"ll cost you
Podcaster and Apple TV enthusiast Sigmund Judge has spent $600 and "a stressful afternoon" replacing the keycaps on his new 11-inch iPad Pro's white Magic Keyboard.The new white aluminum Magic Keyboard, modded with black keys.In a post on Mastodon, J.....»»
User pays double to make Magic Keyboard that matches the Siri Remote
Podcaster and Apple TV enthusiast Sigmund Judge has spent $600 and "a stressful afternoon" replacing the keycaps on his new 11-inch iPad Pro's white Magic Keyboard.The new white aluminum Magic Keyboard, modded with black keys.In a post on Mastodon, J.....»»
I traded my mechanical keyboard for a magnetic one. I’m not going back
When my old mechanical keyboard broke down, I decided to go magnetic and try Turtle Beach's Vulcan 2 TKL Pro......»»
Physicists propose path to faster, more flexible robots
In a May 15 paper released in the journal Physical Review Letters, Virginia Tech physicists revealed a microscopic phenomenon that could greatly improve the performance of soft devices, such as agile flexible robots or microscopic capsules for drug d.....»»
Cats playing with robots proves a winning combo in novel art installation
Cat Royale project explores what it takes to trust a robot to look after beloved pets. Enlarge / A kitty named Clover prepares to play with a robot arm in the Cat Royale "multi-species" science/art installation . (credit: Blast T.....»»
Researchers develop world"s smallest quantum light detector on a silicon chip
Researchers at the University of Bristol have made an important breakthrough in scaling quantum technology by integrating the world's tiniest quantum light detector onto a silicon chip. The paper, "A Bi-CMOS electronic photonic integrated circuit qua.....»»
Detecting influence campaigns on X with AI and network science
In the age of generative-AI and large language models (LLMs), massive amounts of inauthentic content can be rapidly broadcasted on social media platforms. As a result, malicious actors are becoming more sophisticated, hijacking hashtags, artificially.....»»
Discovery may explain why Egyptian pyramids were built along long-lost Ahramat branch of the Nile
Some 31 pyramids in Egypt, including the Giza pyramid complex, may originally have been built along a 64-km-long branch of the river Nile which has long since been buried beneath farmland and desert. The findings, reported in a paper in Communication.....»»
Keychron Q1 HE Review - Near-infinitely adjustable keyboard with impressive design
The Keychron Q1 HE is a keyboard designed — or, more accurately, over-designed — for demanding users with specific needs and is one of the most sophisticated and customizable keyboards I've ever tested.The Keychron Q1 HE looks great on a desk and.....»»
Guest commentary: Let"s stick to the science when talking about hybrids, emissions reduction
When Toyota or any other car company claims that hybrid drivetrains can reduce emissions further and faster than EVs, we know that's objectively untrue......»»
New Magic Keyboard is a surprisingly compelling reason to upgrade to an M4 iPad Pro
The M4 iPad Pro has a lot going for it to tempt prospective buyers. Whether you’re coming from a 2018 iPad Pro like me, or a newer M-class iPad, there are plenty of great reasons to upgrade to the new iPad Pro. The OLED display can’t be beat; the.....»»
You can actually use your old Magic Keyboard with the M4 iPad Pro – but it won’t look good
With the launch of the , Apple also introduced a new version of the Magic Keyboard with improvements such as a row of function keys and an aluminum finish. However, because of the iPad’s new design, Apple says that the old Magic Keyboard doesn’t.....»»