Largest structures in the universe show clear light-shifted signal of rotation
By mapping the motion of galaxies in huge filaments that connect the cosmic web, astronomers at the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP), in collaboration with scientists in China and Estonia, have found that these long tendrils of galaxi.....»»
Drama intensifies in Piston Group dispute over minority certification
As a bitter legal fight over the minority status of Piston Group, the country’s largest Black-owned automotive supplier, drags on, a national feud has flared up among the councils in charge of certification......»»
Swift Student Challenge winners to attend WWDC 2024 event at Apple Park
Apple last month opened applications for the 2024 Swift Student Challenge. The annual competition encourages developers to show off their coding skills by creating playground projects. This year, Swift Student Challenge winners will be invited to att.....»»
Thousands of phones and routers swept into proxy service, unbeknownst to users
Two new reports show criminals may be using your device to cover their online tracks. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Crooks are working overtime to anonymize their illicit online activities using thousands of devices of.....»»
Study sheds light on the development of novel antidotes against nerve agents
A new article was published in Chemico-Biological Interactions by the Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering research group of Tallinn University of Technology in collaboration with colleagues from the Czech Republic, Brazil, and the UK. This study sh.....»»
Why the Baltimore Bridge Collapsed So Quickly
Steel structures aren’t as strong as you might think—and the immense power of a container ship shouldn’t be underestimated......»»
A nanoscale look at how shells and coral form reveals that biomineralization is more complex than imagined
Exactly how does coral make its skeleton, a sea urchin grow a spine, or an abalone form the mother-of-pearl in its shell? A new study at the Advanced Light Source at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) reve.....»»
Researchers challenge the limits of molecular memory, opening the door to the development of molecular chips
Some molecules respond to external light pulses by changing their structure and holding certain states that can be switched from one to another. These are commonly referred to as photoswitches and usually have two possible states. Recently, however,.....»»
3D-printed iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models show off new Capture button
The new designs for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro may have been revealed in these 3d printed dummy units.Purported dummy units of the iPhone 16 Pro (left) and iPhone 16 (right)Following an earlier report that the iPhone 16 Pro could see one new col.....»»
WWDC 2024 will show off Apple"s AI efforts on June 10
Apple has revealed that the 2024 Worldwide Developer Conference will run from June 10 until June 14, which will introduce the upcoming releases of iOS 18 and other operating systems.Apple's 2024 WWDC is June 10Usually held in the first week of June,.....»»
Genesis unveils its take on the big luxury EV—the Neolun Concept
Korea's luxury automaker brings five surprises to the New York International Auto Show. Enlarge / This concept points the way to a future Genesis flagship SUV. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Genesis provided train tickets fro.....»»
Discovery of amino acid unveils how light makes stomata open in plants
Scientists from Nagoya University have discovered a novel regulatory mechanism that controls the opening of stomata in plants, which is crucial for harnessing solar energy through photosynthesis. The team uncovered the role of phosphorylation at the.....»»
Study explores why Australians love going to the cinema
Australians have had plenty of time in the last 100 years to work out what they value about cinema-going and why it matters. Head to any cinema and catch the Val Morgan advertising in the pre-show. Take a closer look at the date the company was found.....»»
Euclid"s sight has been restored
A newly devised procedure to de-ice Euclid's optics has performed significantly better than hoped. Light coming in to the visible "VIS" instrument from distant stars was gradually decreasing due small amounts of water ice building up on its optics. M.....»»
How lizards avoid being killed by venomous snakes
A University of Queensland-led study has shed light on how some lizards have evolved to resist deadly neurotoxins from Australia's most venomous snakes......»»
Like the hit Netflix show Homicide New York? Then watch these 3 true crime shows now
Do you like the hit Netflix show Homicide New York? Then watch these three great true crime shows right now......»»
New York City owl Flaco was exposed to pigeon virus and rat poison before death, tests show
New York City's celebrity owl Flaco was suffering from a severe pigeon-borne illness and high levels of rat poison when he crashed into a building and died last month, officials at the Bronx Zoo said Monday......»»
Using mode-locked lasers to realize and study non-Hermitian topological physics
Mode-locked lasers are advanced lasers that produce very short pulses of light, with durations ranging from femtoseconds to picoseconds. These lasers are widely used to study ultrafast and nonlinear optical phenomena, but they have also proved useful.....»»
Genesis Neolun concept is an electric SUV inspired by tradition
Ahead of the 2024 New York Auto Show, Genesis unveiled a new electric SUV concept that takes elements from traditional Korean craftsmanship......»»
Italians" and Swedes" gestures vary when they tell stories, which may show cultures think differently about narratives
When we talk, we often use our hands in addition to words. Gesturing is a phenomenon that has been observed across languages and cultures. Some cultures are typically thought to use more gestures than others......»»
How to reset Philips Hue bulbs and light strips
Philips Hue bulbs are easy to reset. Learn how to return your smart lights to their factory settings with or without the bridge accessory......»»