Lab-grown diamonds put natural gems under pressure
The glittering diamonds sparkle the same but there are key differences: mined natural gems are more than a billion years old, while laboratory-made rocks are new and cost less than half the price......»»
New framework uses games of chance to put "price" on intangible assets
A new statistical model could help to address the age-old question of how to price non-physical, intangible goods like data, say scientists......»»
Outrageous $80 smart ring out-blings the Oura Ring
Is the Oura Ring too plain, and the Galaxy Ring too subtle? How about a smart ring with gems embedded into it? That's what this mad $80 smart ring offers......»»
Stardew Valley is testing an exciting, experimental new multiplayer feature
Stardew Valley's experimental mobile multiplayer update is now available to those who put in a secret code on the game's title screen......»»
Holiday gift guide 2024: best gifts for the Apple lovers in your life
Tis the season — if you're struggling to come up with great gifts for the Apple fanatic in your life, our helpful gift guide should put you on the right track.Image Credit: Ylanite on PixabayWith the holidays right around the corner, you're probabl.....»»
Space Innovation Lab experiment heads to International Space Station
The first human tissue samples from Oxford's Space Innovation Lab (SIL) have been launched and are on their way to the International Space Station, where they will be used to study the effects of space microgravity on the human aging process......»»
Ensuring a bright future for diamond electronics and sensors by perfecting the growth process
Researchers are developing new ideas about the best ways to make lab-grown diamonds while minimizing other forms of carbon, such as soot. These diamonds aren't destined for rings and necklaces, though. These are the kinds that are needed for the comp.....»»
Nano-optical sensors enable structural safety monitoring of buildings with color variations
As buildings age, the demand for effective monitoring of their structural integrity has grown significantly. A breakthrough in nano-optical sensor technology now enables precise, real-time measurement of structural deformation and stability......»»
How to get and use Prize Tickets in Stardew Valley
Put those hard-earned Prize Tickets to use in Stardew Valley while also learning where you can collect these tickets and what prizes are in store for you......»»
COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa—but it shouldn"t be left in the hands of corporates
How we use land and feed a growing global population, and the burden we place on natural habitats in pursuit of nutrition, will again take center stage at the annual global climate change conference, COP29, in November......»»
Something to sniff at: Lab-engineered receptors illuminate odor detection
A team of researchers led by Duke University, the University of California San Francisco, and the Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope have engineered odorant receptors to reveal the molecular basis of odor discrimination......»»
The wait for a cheaper Vision Pro is going to be a long one
Apple was expected to put a cheaper version of the Vision Pro on the shelves in 2025. According to a reliable analyst, that might not happen before 2027......»»
Black hole study challenges Kerr solution assumptions
Black holes continue to captivate scientists: they are purely gravitational objects, remarkably simple, yet capable of hiding mysteries that challenge our understanding of natural laws. Most observations thus far have focused on their external charac.....»»
News consumers are more influenced by political alignment than by truth, study shows
For many years, the conventional wisdom was that only highly biased, less educated media consumers would put partisanship over truth—in other words, they would believe news that confirmed their worldview, regardless of whether it was true......»»
i-Blason Halo Mag series put the fun and personality back into protective phone cases
The i-Blason Halo Mag series offer phone cases with lots of style, fun, and flair. If you want something a little different, check these out......»»
‘We did what God put us here to do.’ School resource officers describe response to deadly shooting
‘We did what God put us here to do.’ School resource officers describe response to deadly shooting.....»»
AI Is Powering Natural-Gas Stocks. Watch These Companies.
AI Is Powering Natural-Gas Stocks. Watch These Companies......»»
Chevron CEO under pressure to halt share slide as Hess deal stalls
Chevron CEO under pressure to halt share slide as Hess deal stalls.....»»
RFK Jr. claims Trump promised to put him in charge of NIH, CDC, and more
Trump's transition team lead disavows promises while spouting anti-vax nonsense. Earlier this week, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. used a Zoom call to tell his supporters that Donald Trum.....»»
Off the clothesline, on the grid: MXene nanomaterials enable wireless charging in textiles
The next step for fully integrated textile-based electronics to make their way from the lab to the wardrobe is figuring out how to power the garment gizmos without unfashionably toting around a solid battery. Researchers from Drexel University, the U.....»»
How to Make Your Own Zoetrope
Put your own spin on a zoetrope with homemade drawings—or carve one into a pumpkin.....»»